Sales Associate (Part Time)

Location: 61334 S Hwy 97 STE 440 Bend, OR 97702 $17 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 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 Sportswear Company's 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. 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 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 a similar position. Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools. 16 years of age or older. JOB CONDITIONS Frequently in an active environment 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. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify the recruiter. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, EAP counseling services, commuter benefits, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr