Salesperson for Retail Sales

ABOUT THE POSITION Hiring 16 + years old
Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.
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! 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; 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.
YOU HAVE 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.
Hiring Range: $18.00 - $19.00 *Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity. 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.
ABOUT THE COMPANY Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance.

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