Seasonal Sales Associate

Columbia Sportswear Company • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

As a Retail Associate at Columbia Sportswear Company, 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 recommend products while supporting customer service and teamwork. Associates help ensure product availability, create visual displays, address customer inquiries, and run efficient checkout processes, contributing to the company’s mission of connecting active people with their passions.

The role involves working with the Store Leadership team and handling merchandise and product flow. The position is seasonal and temporary. The job description states an hourly wage of $15.50.

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.
• Communicate clearly with others.
• Be available to work a flexible retail schedule that may change seasonally or in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer questions about product features, benefits, and availability, and understand customers’ needs and preferences.
• Demonstrate and explain merchandise and recommend suitable options to customers.
• 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.
• Support the Store Leadership team in delivering customer service and teamwork.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a company match; eligibility requires employees to be age 18 and have worked 1,000 hours.
• Employee discounts, including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear brands.
• Wellness time off, subject to applicable state and local paid leave laws.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), offering access to free mental health services, financial services, fitness program discounts, and more.

What This Job Offers

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