Retail Associate - Seasonal

Columbia Brands USA • Albertville, MN • 2d ago

ABOUT THE POSITION $15.00 per hour Hiring 16 + years old Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement. Take advantage of our holiday pay program! Holiday Appreciation Bonus - 7% of earnings for hours worked from Nov 17-Dec 28 (US) 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. 23 to be eligible for the Holiday Appreciation Bonus and work through Dec 31, 2025. All cash incentives and rewards are subject to established eligibility criteria and are subject to applicable tax withholdings and deductions. Payouts will be in January 2026. 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 checkout process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team in supporting Columbia Sportswear Company's mission of "Connecting Active People with Their Passions." As a Retail Associate, you 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 Sportwear Companies' values to enhance customer service and teamwork." HOWYOU'LLMAKE 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, and safety; retrieve merchandise from the 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. YOUHAVE No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred) 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization. Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools. 16 years of age or older JOB CONDITIONS Frequently in an 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. 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 Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. Pay Range: $15.00 - $21.60Expected Pay Range for Hire: $15.00 - $16.00Newly 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 AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested. At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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