Retail Associate

Columbia MD
US - New York - Riverhead
October 31, 2024

$17 per hour
Hiring 16 + years old
Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.
Take advantage of our holiday pay program
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- Holiday Appreciation Bonus - 7% of earnings for hours worked from Nov 18-Dec 29.
Employee Discounts from all our brands which include Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.
Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey.
Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

• Employees must start working by Nov. 25 to be eligible for the Holiday Appreciation Bonus and work through Dec 31, 2024. All cash incentives and rewards are subject to established eligibility criteria and are subject to applicable tax withholdings and deductions.

ABOUT THE POSITION

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 efficiently

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 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.

This 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:

/eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here:

/dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.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:
$17.00 - $24.48

Expected Pay Range for Hire:
$17.00 - $18.00
• Newly hired employees 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 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. Employees must be age 18 and have worked 1,000 hours. We also offer generous employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to *** with the Subject:
Applicant Assistance Requested.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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