Seasonal Retail Associate
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, create visual displays, address customer inquiries, and operate checkout efficiently. The role also supports the Store Leadership team in advancing the company's mission of connecting active people with their passions.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years old.
- 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.
- Be able to 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service by answering questions about product features, benefits, and availability, understanding customer needs, demonstrating merchandise, and recommending suitable options.
- Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety, and 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 to contribute to 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 providing 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
