Seasonal Retail Associate — Flexible Hours & Discounts

Columbia Sportswear Company; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Wellness time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate in Gretna, Nebraska to welcome customers, explain product benefits, and make informed recommendations. You will work with inventory and POS systems, handling transactions and supporting loyalty enrollment.

The role emphasizes upbeat customer interactions, teamwork, and brand-ambassador duties to create memorable in-store experiences while maintaining visual standards and safety. Training is provided, and flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Skill operating Inventory and POS systems, and various other retail software tools.
• 16 years of age or older

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product features, benefits, and availability; engage with consumers to understand their needs and preferences (e.g., demonstrate and explain merchandise, make suggestions on suitable options for consumers, etc.).
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety; retrieve merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations.
• Perform all required cash register transactions (e.g., sales, returns, exchanges, connecting consumer to loyalty program) efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to store profitability by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming and outgoing product flow in the stores accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Problem solving

Tools

POS systems

Retail software tools

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate in Gretna, Nebraska to welcome customers, explain product benefits, and make informed recommendations. You will work with inventory and POS systems, handling transactions and supporting loyalty enrollment.

The role emphasizes upbeat customer interactions, teamwork, and brand-ambassador duties to create memorable in-store experiences while maintaining visual standards and safety. Training is provided, and flexibility is required.