Seasonal Retail Associate - Flexible Hours & Perks

Columbia Sportswear Company; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Wellness Time Off

EAP benefits

Job summary

Columbia Factory Store at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA is seeking a Retail Associate to create memorable customer experiences. As a brand ambassador, you will greet shoppers, answer questions about product features, demonstrate merchandise, and help customers choose options on the sales floor and at checkout.

With support from store leadership, you will maintain visual merchandising, stock, and safety standards, handle transactions, and contribute to store profitability through efficient

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to explain product features and make recommendations.
• Proficiency with POS systems and cash handling.

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 ability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

Columbia Factory Store at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA is seeking a Retail Associate to create memorable customer experiences. As a brand ambassador, you will greet shoppers, answer questions about product features, demonstrate merchandise, and help customers choose options on the sales floor and at checkout.

With support from store leadership, you will maintain visual merchandising, stock, and safety standards, handle transactions, and contribute to store profitability through efficient