Retail Associate
Company: Columbia Sportswear
Location: Central Valley
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
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
check out process, our associates create memorable customer
experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership
team support Columbia Sportswear Company's mission of "Connecting
Active People with Their Passions."As a Retail Associate you'll
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 Sportswear 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,
safety; retrieves merchandise from 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 efficientlyYOUHAVE
- No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED
preferred)
- 2 (or less) years of experience in position or
specialization
- Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store
computerized systems, and telephoneJOB CONDITIONS
- Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., requires ability
to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous in
nature (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 place
- Ability to clearly communicate 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 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_%20English_formattedESQA508c.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: $17.00 - $24.48Expected Pay Range for Hire: $17.00 -
$18.00*Newly 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
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.
Keywords: Columbia Sportswear, New Britain , Retail Associate, Hospitality & Tourism , Central Valley, Connecticut
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