Retail Associate

Columbia Sportswear
US - Oregon - Portland
May 21, 2024

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."

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.

HOWYOU'LLMAKE 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

YOUHAVE

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
Ability to clearly communicate 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.

At the time of hire, the minimum age requirement is 16 years of age.

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.
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/eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here:

/dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a 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.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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