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Columbia Sportswear Company

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Lutz
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AI generated summary

  • You must be 16+, have up to 2 years of retail experience, strong communication skills, and be able to lift 40 lbs. Flexibility in schedule and familiarity with POS systems is essential.
  • You will maintain store presentation, handle cash transactions, assist customers with product inquiries, and learn company policies to support daily operations and enhance the consumer experience.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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 availability.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Retail Sales Associate at Columbia Sportswear Company?

Retail Sales Associates are responsible for maintaining store and visual merchandising, performing cash register transactions, contributing to store profitability, serving consumers by answering questions about products, and acquiring knowledge about products and company policies.

Is there any specific educational requirement for this position?

No specific education is required; however, a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

How much retail experience is required for this role?

The position requires 2 years or less of experience in a retail position or specialization.

What skills are necessary for a Retail Sales Associate?

Candidates should have experience interacting with consumers, skills in operating inventory and point-of-sale (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.

What are the physical demands of the job?

The job frequently requires movement, which can be physical or strenuous, including adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs. There may also be exposure to dust and noise.

What is the minimum age requirement for applying to this position?

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

What does the work schedule look like for this role?

The position requires availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to business trends.

Are there any benefits offered to part-time employees?

Yes, part-time employees are eligible for various benefits, including a 401k plan with a company match, EAP + counseling services, commuter benefits, wellness benefits, and employee discounts.

How does Columbia Sportswear Company ensure equal opportunities in employment?

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants 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.

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Columbia Sportswear Company

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

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.