What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail associate position at Columbiasportswear?
- $17.00 per hour
- Hiring 16 years old
- Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.
- Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey
- 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!
ABOUT THE POSITION
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.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
As a Retail Associate you’ll 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 Sportswear 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, safety; retrieves merchandise from 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.
YOU HAVE
- No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
- 2 (or less) years of experience in position or specialization
- Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephone
JOB CONDITIONS
Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., requires ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous in nature (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 place.
- 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 is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you need an accommodation / adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.
com with the Subject : Applicant Assistance Requested.
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Last updated : 2024-08-21
Salary : $17