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.”
As a Retail Associate, you serve as a brand ambassador and ensure exceptional in-store experiences through positive customer interaction. Within this role, you will employ your natural problem-solving and sales abilities to answer customer questions and make compelling product recommendations while supporting Columbia Sportwear Companies’ values to enhance customer service and teamwork."
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.
- 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.
- 16 years of age or older
- Frequently in an active environment (i.e., requires the ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.), may frequently use specialized equipment, may have exposure to dust and noise.
- Occasionally requires the ability to work in a place.
- Ability to communicate clearly with others.
- Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts. All local, state, and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to 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. There are commuter benefits such as transit and parking reimbursement programs. We have wellness benefits and employee discounts available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.Skills Required
- Two or fewer years of experience in a position or specialization
- Ability to operate inventory and point of sale systems and other retail software tools
- At least 16 years of age
- Ability to communicate clearly with others
- Availability to work a flexible retail schedule
- Ability to frequently move about and handle items weighing up to 40 pounds
- High school diploma or GED
Columbia Sportswear Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Columbia Sportswear Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Columbia Sportswear Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and mental-health support. The overall package is often framed as a strong pillar of the total rewards offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a meaningful component of the package, including a 401(k) with company matching and references to profit-sharing or related retirement programs. This retirement support is repeatedly presented as a core benefit that adds stability to total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented perks stand out, including a strong product discount, fitness/wellness support, commuter benefits, and paid volunteer time. These perks are frequently treated as material offsets to base-pay perceptions in certain roles.
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What We Do
Based in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) is a global outdoor brand that crafts active lifestyle gear fortified with industry-leading technologies and tested in our backyard. Our apparel, footwear, and accessories reflect our Pacific Northwest heritage and indomitable spirit.
