Seasonal Part-time Retail Associate
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
- Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.
- Employee Discounts from all our brands which include Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.
- Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey.
- Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!
- At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer temporary employees benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.
- We also offer generous employee discounts.
- Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
