Retail Associate - Sorel-7

ABOUT THE POSITIONWith 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 Associates, you will represent our Company, Brands, and

products to our consumer. You will serve consumers and share product

information to help consumers find products that match their needs. Retail

Associates support the flow of products into the store and onto the sales

floor to ensure product representation and accessibility to our consumers. You

will contribute to store profitability through accurate and efficient process

execution and assist the Store Leadership Team in supporting our company

mission: "Connecting Active People with Their Passions."HOWYOU'LLMAKE

A DIFFERE

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.

YOUHAVE

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

JOB CONDITIONS

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

availabilityThis 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay

transparency policy is available here:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp?

2520EnglishformattedESQA508c.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: $16.00 - $23.04Expected Pay Range for Hire: $16.00 -

$17.00Newly hired employee 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 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 family's

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.Columbia will continue to accept applications until 01/11/2025If 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.