Seasonal Associate

Columbia Sportswear Company • Bradenton, FL

3d • Onsite

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 help ensure product availability, maintain visual displays, address customer inquiries, and support efficient checkout operations. The role supports the Store Leadership team and the company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.”

Requirements

• 2 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 old.
• 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to consumer questions or issues about product features, benefits, and availability, and engage with consumers to understand their needs and preferences.
• Demonstrate and explain merchandise, make suggestions about suitable options, and provide exceptional customer service.
• 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, efficiently and accurately.
• Receive, handle, replenish, and process incoming and outgoing products accurately and efficiently to contribute to store profitability.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a generous company match, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 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