Retail Sales Associate

About the role

Hiring 16 + years old
Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.
Employee Discounts from all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) provide access to free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs, and more!
Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

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

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) provide access to free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs, and more!
• Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer.
• Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
• 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.
• Commuter benefits such as transit and parking reimbursement programs.
• Wellness benefits and employee discounts available.

Pay

$15.50 per hour

Schedule

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