Seasonal Retail Associate

Retail Associate Position

Pay : $18 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.

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 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.

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, 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.

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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.

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, 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.