Retail Associate Part Time | prAna

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 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. Weekend and holiday availability required.

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 enable qualified individuals with disabilities are able to perform essential job functions.

• Occasionally requires the ability to remain stationary.

• Constantly requires the ability to move about the store communicate with others (customers / co-workers) to exchange information.

• Frequently requires the ability to lift/move items weighing up to 40lbs.

• Detailed physical requirements document on file.

Whats In It For You

• Life/Work Balance We prioritize flexibility in work schedules because we believe that balance is essential.

• Generous product discounts on prAna and Columbia Sportswear family of brands: Columbia Mountain Hardwear and SOREL.

• Store credit to purchase product every 6 months.

• Eligibility to participate in the prAna Retail Quarterly Bonus Plan.

• Opportunities for growth and development within prAnas retail team.

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 will continue to accept applications until