Seasonal Retail Associate
About The Position
Retail Associates at Columbia Sportswear Company help create memorable in-store customer experiences and support the Store Leadership team in the company’s mission of connecting active people with their passions. As a brand ambassador, the Retail Associate engages positively with customers, answers questions, recommends products, and supports customer service and teamwork. The role includes maintaining product availability and store standards, assisting with visual displays and checkout, and handling product flow. This is a seasonal position with a flexible retail schedule that may change based on the season and location-specific business trends or forecasts.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Have up to 2 years of experience in a position or specialization.
- Be able to operate inventory and point-of-sale systems and other retail software tools.
- Communicate clearly with others.
- Be available 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 preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service by answering questions about product features, benefits, and availability, understanding customer needs, demonstrating merchandise, and recommending suitable options.
- Maintain visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety standards; retrieve merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations.
- Complete cash register transactions, including sales, returns, exchanges, and loyalty program connections, efficiently and accurately.
- Receive, handle, replenish, and process incoming and outgoing products accurately and efficiently.
- Support the Store Leadership team and contribute to customer service, teamwork, and store profitability.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.
- Wellness Time Off.
- Employee discounts on Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear brands.
- Employee Assistance Programs offering access to free mental health services, financial services, fitness program discounts, and more.
- Temporary employees may participate in the 401(k) plan with a company match if they are at least 18 years old and have worked 1,000 hours.
- Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off in compliance with applicable state and local paid leave laws.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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