Seasonal Retail Guide: $22/hr + Bonus Potential

Cotopaxi; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off Cotopaxi products

Learning and development opportunities

Brand discounts for outdoor gear

Regular virtual/in-person celebrations

401(k) plan with employer match

Adventure Days: team building

Job summary

Cotopaxi is hiring a Retail Guide for our University Village store in Seattle for the holiday season. The role centers on guiding guests, sharing product knowledge, and embodying Cotopaxi's Do Good mission. You’ll help customers find gear for adventures and explain our brand story with warmth and curiosity.

The position is part-time and active, requiring energy to manage inventories, operate the POS, and create a welcoming store atmosphere. Join us and inspire guests with our adventure ethos.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Experience in retail or similar high-passed environments is a plus.
• Energetic and enthusiastic. Excited to share our story and drive deeper connections with our guests.
• A humanitarian at heart, and someone who believes in our Do Good mission.
• Have an eye for detail and are highly organized.
• Strong accountability and self guidance.
• Flexibility - Ability to work varying hours to support the team - at least 2 weekdays and 1 weekend.
• Can happily work throughout the holiday season (including the Friday after Thanksgiving).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet - this is an active role.

Responsibilities

• We meet every guest where they are - guiding them through their journey with care, curiosity, and intention.
• Connect with every guest. Say hello, share your experience, and offer your help and expertise.
• Educate guests on products, experiences, local highlights as well as our mission and impact.
• Be an ambassador living Cotopaxi’s values of People, Innovation, and Adventure.
• Restock and destock products keeping the store spruced and ready for our guests.
• Be ready for our guests - open the store on time (and close the store down at the end of the day).
• Manage the point of sale system making sure customers leave supported and satisfied.
• Play an active role in creating a store culture that’s uplifting, collaborative, and fun.

Skills

Retail experience

Job description

Cotopaxi is hiring a Retail Guide for our University Village store in Seattle for the holiday season. The role centers on guiding guests, sharing product knowledge, and embodying Cotopaxi's Do Good mission. You’ll help customers find gear for adventures and explain our brand story with warmth and curiosity.

The position is part-time and active, requiring energy to manage inventories, operate the POS, and create a welcoming store atmosphere. Join us and inspire guests with our adventure ethos.