Seasonal Retail Associate

Columbia Sportswear Company • Dawsonville, GA

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About The Position

Retail Associates serve as brand ambassadors and help deliver exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interactions. They use problem-solving and sales abilities to answer questions and recommend products while supporting Columbia Sportswear Company’s values of customer service and teamwork. Associates also help the Store Leadership team support the company’s mission of connecting active people with their passions.

The role includes keeping products available on the sales floor, maintaining visual displays and store standards, assisting customers, operating checkout, and supporting the efficient flow of merchandise. The position is seasonal and temporary. Applicants must be at least 16 years old; no specific education is required, though a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Have 2 or fewer years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Have skill operating inventory and point-of-sale (POS) 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.
• Be able to frequently move about in an active environment and frequently adjust or move items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer questions about product features, benefits, and availability, and understand 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.
• Complete 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.
• Work with the Store Leadership team to support customer service, teamwork, and store operations.

Benefits

• $15 per hour.
• Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.
• Wellness Time Off.
• Employee discounts across Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear brands.
• Employee Assistance Programs with access to free mental health services, financial services, fitness program discounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan with a company match, subject to age and hours-worked eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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