Full Time Retail Associate

Columbia Sportswear•Sunrise, FL

8d•Onsite

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 checkout process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously 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 and ensure exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction. Within this role, you will employ your natural problem-solving and sales abilities to answer customer questions and make compelling product recommendations while supporting Columbia Sportwear Companies’ values to enhance customer service and teamwork."

Requirements

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 Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
16 years of age or older
Ability to communicate clearly 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.

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

Quarterly Bonus Program to award store performance
Comprehensive Medical with FSA/HSA options, Dental, Vision, and Well-being plans
401(k) participation with company matching
Paid Time Off
Floating Holidays
Quarterly reimbursement program to support your health and fitness
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) which provide access to free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs, and more
We give back with paid DEI and Volunteer Hours to support your passion!
Grow your career with the Tuition Assistance Program and learning/development courses
Employees discounts from all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear
medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services)
EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services
extensive wellness benefits
employee discounts
generous time off program