Seasonal Retail Associate — Inspire Customers & Drive Sales

Columbia Sportswear Company; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional in-store experiences and assist the Store Leadership team in providing top-notch service. You will engage customers with product knowledge, make tailored recommendations, and help maintain visual standards across the store.

The role requires handling merchandise, processing transactions, and contributing to store profitability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; none required.
• 2 years or less experience in retail or related role.
• Experience operating inventory and POS systems.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing consumer questions and offering product recommendations.
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety; retrieve merchandise as needed.
• Perform cash register transactions (sales, returns, exchanges, loyalty) accurately.
• Support store profitability by handling product flow efficiently.

Skills

POS systems

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Retail Associate to deliver exceptional in-store experiences and assist the Store Leadership team in providing top-notch service. You will engage customers with product knowledge, make tailored recommendations, and help maintain visual standards across the store.

The role requires handling merchandise, processing transactions, and contributing to store profitability.