prAna Portland PT Sales Associate

Overview of the Position

The Sales Associate plays a vital role in our retail team assisting store leadership in creating exceptional brand and guest experiences driving store sales and fostering a welcoming environment. They follow prAnas marketing and promotional strategies to increase sales and grow our customer base while maintaining high store standards. Strong communication with management and teammates is key to success in this role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Provide helpful knowledgeable and friendly service in person over the phone or through digital channels following prAnas service standards.

Greet guests warmly and create an engaging educational shopping experience.

Assist guests in finding merchandise and make thoughtful product recommendations to enhance their experience and maximize store sales.

Handle special orders exchanges returns and in-store purchases from .

Accurately and efficiently process sales transactions using the prAna POS system.

Develop expertise in the prAna product line through training and enthusiastically educate customers about our apparel and accessories.

Support inventory cycle counts order processing and stockroom organization.

Help maintain a clean and organized store by assisting with regular tasks such as cleaning windows and bathrooms sweeping floors and dusting surfaces.

Follow inventory control and loss prevention policies.

Contribute to merchandising floor resets and visual directives to enhance the customer experience.

Always adhere to all safety and security protocols.

Share ideas and input for store and region-specific events that amplify prAnas voice in the outdoor world.

Education Experience and Time Requirements

• Retail sales or customer service experience in specialty retail activewear or outdoor apparel is a plus.
• Passion for outdoor activities especially those that reflect the prAna brands focus on an active California lifestylesuch as hiking climbing and yogawhile embracing all forms of outdoor adventure.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible availability to adapt to changing business needs and schedules.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to ensure qualified individuals with disabilities are able to perform essential job functions.

Whats In It For You

Employee Conduct

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers customers and vendors.

This job description outlines the general scope and function of the position but may change based on business needs.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At prAna 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. prAna 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 based on qualifications merit and business need.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions 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. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company were proud to offer part-time employees benefits that include a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers EAP which is free and confidential 24 / 7 / 365 counseling services. There are commuter benefits such as transit and parking reimbursement programs. We have wellness benefits and employee discounts available.

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

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Customer Service,Organizational skills,Communication skills,Basic Math,POS,Retail Sales,Merchandising,Cash Handling,Epic,Planograms,Stocking

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1