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Columbia Sportswear Company

Jun 30, 2024

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  • Job
    Part-time
    Junior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Sales & Business Development
  • Elizabeth

Requirements

  • You Have:
  • No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
  • 2 (or less) years of experience in position or specialization
  • Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephone
  • Job 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 noise
  • Occasionally requires the ability to work in place
  • Ability to clearly communicate with others
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • ​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 efficiently

FAQs

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

Retail Sales Associates at Columbia Sportswear Company are responsible for providing exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions, demonstrating products, and making suitable recommendations. They also maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety, perform cash register transactions, and handle incoming and outgoing product flow efficiently.

What qualifications are required for the Retail Sales Associate position?

No specific education is required for the position, but a High School Diploma or GED is preferred. Candidates should have 2 years or less of experience in a similar role, be skilled in operating a Point of Sales (POS) system and other in-store computerized systems, and have good communication skills.

What are the physical requirements of the job?

The job may involve frequently moving about in an active environment, handling items weighing up to 40 lbs., using specialized equipment, and being exposed to dust and noise. Retail Sales Associates should also be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the changing needs of the business.

What is the minimum age requirement for a Retail Sales Associate at Columbia Sportswear Company?

The minimum age requirement for the Retail Sales Associate position at Columbia Sportswear Company is 16 years of age.

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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.