Temporary Hire-Seasonal

Columbia Sportswear Company • Odessa, FL

7d

About The Position

As a Retail Associate, you serve as a brand ambassador and help create exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interactions. You use problem-solving and sales abilities to answer customer questions and make product recommendations while supporting Columbia Sportswear Company’s values of customer service and teamwork. Associates also help ensure product availability, maintain visual displays, support checkout, and assist the Store Leadership team in advancing the company’s mission of connecting active people with their passions.

Requirements

• No specific education is required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Two or fewer years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Skill operating inventory and point-of-sale (POS) systems and other retail software tools.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others.
• Availability to work a flexible retail schedule that may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer questions or concerns about product features, benefits, and availability, and learn about customers’ needs and preferences.
• Demonstrate and explain merchandise, suggest suitable options, and make product recommendations.
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety.
• Retrieve merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations.
• Perform cash register transactions, including sales, returns, exchanges, and loyalty program connections, accurately and efficiently.
• Receive, handle, replenish, and process incoming and outgoing products accurately and efficiently.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a company match; employees must be at least 18 years old and have worked 1,000 hours to qualify.
• Employee discounts.
• Wellness Time Off in accordance with applicable state and local paid leave laws.

What This Job Offers

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