Part Time Retail Associate
About The Position
With over 430 retail stores worldwide, associates are essential to the business. They ensure product availability, create visual displays, address customer inquiries, and run an efficient checkout process, creating memorable customer experiences while assisting the Store Leadership team in supporting Columbia Sportswear Company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.” As a Retail Associate, you serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction. In this role, you will use problem-solving and sales abilities to answer customer questions and make compelling product recommendations, supporting Columbia Sportswear Company’s values to enhance customer service and teamwork.
Requirements
- No specific education required
- 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
- Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
- 16 years of age or older
- Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
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.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.
- Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey
- Employee Discounts from all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) provide access to free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs, and more!
- Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!
- 401k plan plus a generous company match.
- Commuter benefits such as transit and parking reimbursement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
