You need 2 years of experience, ability to operate POS systems, move items up to 40 lbs, work in a fast-paced environment, and have flexible scheduling availability.

You will provide exceptional customer service, maintain store standards, handle cash transactions, and contribute to store profitability by assisting with product flow.

Hospitality & Retail

Sales & Business Development

United States

Charlotte

Large

Based in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) is a global outdoor brand that crafts active lifestyle gear fortified with industry-leading technologies and tested in our backyard. Our apparel, footwear, and accessories reflect our Pacific Northwest heritage and indomitable spirit. 
 
Over the last 80 years, Columbia and our family of brands, Sorel, prAna, and Mountain Hardwear, have grown to over 10,000 employees and proudly sell products in over 100 countries.
 
At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available around the world, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest where the lush forests, snow-covered mountains, rugged coastline, and wide-open spaces serve as our playground. This is where we hike, fish, hunt, camp, climb, shred, paddle, golf, run, and just enjoy the fresh air with friends.
 
We hope to see you out there.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Columbia Sportswear Company

<ul><li>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.”</li><li>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.</li></ul>How You'll Make A Difference:<ul><li>​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.).</li><li>Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, safety; retrieves merchandise from sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations.</li><li>Perform all required cash register transactions (e.g., sales, returns, exchanges, connecting consumer to loyalty program) efficiently and accurately.</li><li>Contribute to store profitability by receiving, handling, replenishing and processing incoming and outgoing product flow in the stores accurately and efficiently</li></ul>You Have:<ul><li>No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)</li><li>2 (or less) years of experience in position or specialization</li><li>Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephone</li></ul>Job Conditions:<ul><li>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</li><li>Occasionally requires the ability to work in place</li><li>Ability to clearly communicate with others</li><li>Availability to work a flexible, often changing retail schedule to support needs of the business which may change seasonally and in response to business trends or forecasts</li></ul>At the time of hire, the minimum age requirement is 16 years of age.

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.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 (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 efficientlyYou Have:No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)2 (or less) years of experience in position or specializationSkill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephoneJob 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 noiseOccasionally requires the ability to work in placeAbility to clearly communicate with othersAvailability to work a flexible, often changing retail schedule to support needs of the business which may change seasonally and in response to business trends or forecastsAt the time of hire, the minimum age requirement is 16 years of age.

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