Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)

About the role

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our associates are essential to our business. From ensuring product availability on the sales floor to creating eye-catching visual displays to addressing customer inquiries to running an efficient checkout process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team in supporting Columbia Sportswear Company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.”

Responsibilities

• 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 program (EAP) provides access to free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs and more!
• Employee discounts from all of our Brands including Columbia, PrAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.
• Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

Pay

$15 per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedules with opportunities for advancement