STOCK ASSOCIATE

Columbia Sportswear Company; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401k match

Wellness time off

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Stock Associate to support in-store operations, inventory control, and customer service. You will help ensure stock accuracy, assist with receiving and shipping processes, and keep stock areas organized for efficient replenishment on the sales floor.

The role emphasizes providing friendly assistance to customers, understanding product details, and collaborating with store leadership to maintain a high standard of store presentation.

Qualifications

• No specific education required; High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years or less experience in a similar role or related field.
• Proficiency operating a POS and other in-store computerized systems, plus telephone handling.

Responsibilities

• Process inventory product flow accurately and efficiently to support store profitability.
• Replenish stock to the sales floor to ensure products are accessible and available.
• Acquire knowledge about product, store procedures, and programs to support day-to-day operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering questions about product features, benefits and availability.

Skills

POS experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS system

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our associates are essential to our business. From ensuring product availability on the sales floor to creating eye-catching visual displays to addressing customer inquiries to running an efficient check out process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team support Columbia Sportswear Company’s mission of Connecting Active People with Their Passions.

As a Stock Associate you’re crucial to in-store operations. In this role, you’ll support efficient shipping and receiving functions to ensure organization of merchandise and sales floor product availability while supporting Columbia Sportwear Companies values to enhance customer service and teamwork.

HOWYOU’LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Contribute to store profitability by accurately and efficiently processing inventory product flow (e.g., receiving, handling, etc.) while maintaining organization and cleanliness of shipping areas and stock room.
• Replenish stock to the sales floor as needed; supporting the customer experience by ensuring products are accessible, available, sized and filled in.
• Acquire knowledge about product, store procedures, protocols and programs to support day-to-day operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product feature, benefits and availability; engages with consumers to understand their needs and preferences related to merchandise (i.e., assisting with final purchase decisions).

YOUHAVE

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 2 (or less) years of experience in position or specialization
• Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephone

JOB CONDITIONS

• Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., requires ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous in nature (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.), may frequently use specialized equipment, may have exposure to dust and noise
• Occasionally requires the ability to work in place
• Ability to clearly communicate with others
• Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts. All local, state, and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer temporary employees benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked 1,000 hours. We also offer generous employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws.