Seasonal Retail Associate — Flexible Schedule + Discounts

Columbia Sportswear Company; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness time off

Employee discounts

EAP programs

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional customer service on the sales floor. You will handle routine transactions, assist shoppers with product selections, and maintain visual standards to meet brand expectations.

Responsibilities include engaging customers, assisting with inventory movement, and supporting the store leadership team in delivering efficient operations. Prior retail exposure is helpful; HS diploma preferred.

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.

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

POS systems

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional customer service on the sales floor. You will handle routine transactions, assist shoppers with product selections, and maintain visual standards to meet brand expectations.

Responsibilities include engaging customers, assisting with inventory movement, and supporting the store leadership team in delivering efficient operations. Prior retail exposure is helpful; HS diploma preferred.