Seasonal Visual Merchandise Associate

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 check out process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team support Columbia Sportswear Company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.” As a Visual Merchandising Associate your eye for detail is critical to maintaining in-store visual merchandising standards and marketing directives. Through the creation of compelling visual displays, this role will contribute to the profitability and customer service experience in the store while supporting Columbia Sportswear Companies values to enhance customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Accurately execute visual merchandising directives, create compelling visual displays, and execute signage and promotional directives to create memorable customer experiences in-store and contribute to store profitability.
• Support the customer experience by ensuring product and sizes are accessible and available (replenish stock to the sales floor as needed) and organization and cleanliness of the fixture and signage area.
• Interact with consumers on the sales floor and provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product features, benefits and availability.

Requirements

No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred). 2 years (or less) experience in the position or specialization. Frequently in a more active environment requiring constant movement; may be physical or strenuous, frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.; may use specialized equipment; may have exposure to dust and noise. Occasionally requires ability to work in place. Ability to clearly communicate with others.

Skills

• Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephone.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical with FSA/HSA options, Dental, Vision, and well-being plans
• 401(k) participation with company matching
• Routine Time Off, Wellness Time Off, Floating Holidays
• Quarterly reimbursement program to support health and fitness
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) providing free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs, and more
• Paid Culture and Community Hours and Volunteer Hours
• Tuition Assistance Program and learning/development courses
• Employee discounts from all brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear

Pay

$17 per hour

Schedule

Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts.