Retail Associate - Seasonal

Columbia Sportswear • Blackwood, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Associate serves as a Columbia Sportswear Company brand ambassador and helps deliver exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interactions. Associates support the company’s mission of connecting active people with their passions while working with the Store Leadership team. The position involves assisting customers, maintaining store presentation and safety, processing transactions, and supporting efficient product flow. The role is seasonal and temporary, with flexible retail scheduling that may change based on season and local business needs.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to operate inventory and point-of-sale (POS) systems and other retail software tools.
• 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.
• Ability to move about frequently in an active environment and adjust or move items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years or less of experience in a position or specialization.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer questions about product features, benefits, and availability, and understand customer needs and preferences.
• Demonstrate and explain merchandise, suggest suitable options, and make product recommendations.
• Maintain visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety standards in the store.
• Retrieve and stock merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations.
• Accurately and efficiently perform cash register transactions, including sales, returns, exchanges, and loyalty program connections.
• Receive, handle, replenish, and process incoming and outgoing products accurately and efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with the Store Leadership team and contribute to customer service, teamwork, and store profitability.

Benefits

• Employee discounts on Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear products.
• Wellness Time Off, subject to applicable state and local paid leave laws.
• Employee Assistance Programs offering access to mental health and financial services, fitness program discounts, and other services.
• Temporary employees may participate in the 401(k) plan with company match if they are at least 18 years old and have worked 1,000 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed