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Columbia Sportswear Company

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Portsmouth
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be 16+, have 2 years or less retail experience, be able to lift up to 40 lbs, operate POS systems, communicate clearly, and work a flexible schedule.
  • You will manage merchandising, handle cash transactions, assist consumers with product inquiries, restock inventory, and maintain store standards while supporting team collaboration.

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 is the primary responsibility of a Sales Associate at Columbia Sportswear Company?

The primary responsibility of a Sales Associate is to create memorable customer experiences by ensuring product availability, maintaining visual merchandising, addressing customer inquiries, and efficiently handling the checkout process.

What kind of experience is required for the Sales Associate position?

No specific education is required, although a High School Diploma or GED is preferred. The position requires 2 years of experience or less in a similar role, as well as experience interacting with and serving consumers.

What are the typical working conditions for a Sales Associate?

Sales Associates frequently work in an active environment that can be physical or strenuous, requiring them to move about and adjust/move items weighing up to 40 lbs. They may also experience exposure to dust and noise.

Is flexible scheduling required for this position?

Yes, Sales Associates must be available to work a flexible retail schedule that may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts.

What skills are necessary to succeed as a Sales Associate?

Sales Associates should have skills in operating Inventory and Point of Sale (POS) systems, the ability to communicate clearly with customers, and knowledge about products, policies, and procedures to effectively assist consumers.

What kind of product knowledge is expected from a Sales Associate?

Sales Associates are expected to acquire the necessary knowledge about products, policies, procedures, and programs to execute day-to-day operations and support consumers in their buying decisions.

What is the age requirement for the Sales Associate position?

Candidates must be 16 years of age or older to apply for the Sales Associate position.

Are there any health benefits associated with the Sales Associate position?

The job description does not specify health benefits; please check with the HR department for details on employee benefits.

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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.