30Hr Keyholder

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 check out process our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team support Columbia Sportswear Companys mission of Connecting Active People with Their Passions.

As a Retail Associate II you will serve as a brand ambassador to provide exceptional customer service; contributing to the profitability and customer experience in the store. 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. The Retail Associate II role is only used for Retail Associates who are in the Designated Key Holder Program.

HOWYOULLMAKE 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 efficiently
• Perform designated keyholder duties as needed which may include opening and closing store duties.

YOUHAVE

• 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 telephone

JOB 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 positions scope and function in the company.

At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC)werecommitted to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the same opportunity to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds anddo notdiscriminate based on age gender nationality race religion or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Diversity equity and inclusion are at the heart of our success as a global brand. We aim to recruit develop and retain exceptional peopleensuring fair practices and transparency in line with evolving arecommitted to equal pay for equal work and make employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business needs.

The expected pay listed on this job posting reflects the gross expected pay for Full Time positions.
This pay disclosure will not apply to roles subject to different pay structures due to age or employment category (such as minors apprentices or interns) permitted under applicable law/CBA