Seasonal Retail Associate: Flexible Hours & Perks

Columbia Sportswear; Dawsonville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Wellness time off

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional customer experiences on the sales floor with engaging product recommendations and brand-aligned service. You will support visual displays, inventory flow, and store operations to create memorable shopping moments.

The role emphasizes practical problem solving, team collaboration, and helping customers feel valued while supporting our mission of connecting active people with their passions.

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.
• 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 efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to store profitability by handling product flow in the stores accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Cash handling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS systems

Retail software tools

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional customer experiences on the sales floor with engaging product recommendations and brand-aligned service. You will support visual displays, inventory flow, and store operations to create memorable shopping moments.

The role emphasizes practical problem solving, team collaboration, and helping customers feel valued while supporting our mission of connecting active people with their passions.