Retail Associate

About the role

Hiring 16 + years old
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.

How You’ll Make a Difference

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.

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

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older

Skills

• Natural problem-solving and sales abilities

Benefits

• Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer.
• All local, state, and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.
• We offer part-time employees benefits that include a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding.
• Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.
• Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• We have wellness benefits and employee discounts available.

Pay

Pay Range: $16.00 - $23.04
Expected Pay Range for Hire: $16.00 - $17.00
Newly hired employees typically are employed at the start rate for the specific store; however, previous experience will be considered.

Schedule

Flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts.