Seasonal Hourly Retail Associate

Text "JOBS" to (United States) or (Canada) to apply by phone with Columbia's hiring assistant * $15 per hour * Hiring 16+ years old Flexible work schedule with opportunities for advancement. Employee Discounts from all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear 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." Provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product features, benefits, and availability; 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)

• Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
• 16 years of age or older

may frequently use specialized equipment, may have exposure to dust and noise. 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. 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. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. Newly hired employees typically are employed at the start rate for the specific store; At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer temporary employees benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to Assistance Requested.