ABOUT THE POSITIONWith 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 Associates, you will represent our Company, Brands, and
products to our consumer. You will serve consumers and share product
information to help consumers find products that match their needs. Retail
Associates support the flow of products into the store and onto the sales
floor to ensure product representation and accessibility to our consumers. You
will contribute to store profitability through accurate and efficient process
execution and assist the Store Leadership Team in supporting our company
mission: "Connecting Active People with Their Passions."HOWYOU'LLMAKE
A DIFFERE
Maintain store and visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety
standards; retrieves merchandise from stock room and other inventory
locations to restock the sales floor.
Performs cash register transactions (e.g., sales, returns, and
exchanges) efficiently and accurately; connects consumer to the company
loyalty programs.
Contributes to the profitability of the store by receiving and processing
incoming and outgoing products accurately and efficiently.
Serves consumers by responding to consumer questions regarding product
features, benefits, and availability; asks questions to understand
consumer's needs related to merchandise and assists with buying decisions.
Supports Columbia Sportswear Company values to enhance the consumer experience
and teamwork with their fellow employees.
Acquires necessary knowledge about products, policies, procedures, and
programs to execute day to-day operations.
YOUHAVE
No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
Experience interacting with and serving consumers.
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 a more active environment (i.e., requires the ability to
constantly move about) 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
availabilityThis 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. The Know Your Rights
poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay
transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp?
2520EnglishformattedESQA508c.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.Pay Range: $16.00 - $23.04Expected Pay Range for Hire: $16.00 -
$17.00Newly hired employee typically are employed at the start rate for
the specific store; however, previous experience will be considered.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.Columbia will continue to accept applications until 01/11/2025If 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.At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an
environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are
available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related
medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental
disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by
applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates
is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit,
develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All
employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business
need.
