Seasonal Retail Associate

Columbia Sportswear • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

As a Retail Associate, you serve as a brand ambassador and help ensure 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 maintain product availability and visual displays, assist customers, and operate checkout processes while supporting the Store Leadership team and the company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.” The role pays $15 per hour and offers flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement. Applicants must be at least 16 years old; the posting also states that hiring is for people 18 and older.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age; the posting also states “Hiring 18 + years old.”
• Up to 2 years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Skill operating inventory and point-of-sale (POS) systems and other retail software tools.
• 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.
• Ability 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by answering consumer questions about product features, benefits, and availability.
• Engage with consumers to understand their needs and preferences; demonstrate and explain merchandise and recommend suitable options.
• 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

• Employee discounts on Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear brands.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), including access to free mental health and financial services and fitness program discounts.
• Wellness Time Off for temporary employees, in compliance with applicable state and local paid leave laws.
• 401(k) plan with company match for temporary employees who are at least 18 years old and have worked 1,000 hours.

What This Job Offers

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