Retail Sales Associate; Part-Time

$15 per hour. Flexible schedules with opportunities for advancement.

Wellness time off to support you on your wellness journey.

Employee discounts from all of our brands including Columbia, PrAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides access to free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs and more.

Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

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 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 Associate, you 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 Company's values to enhance customer service and teamwork.

• 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).
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness and safety.
• Retrieve merchandise from the sales floor, stock room or other inventory locations.
• Perform all required cash register transactions (sales, returns, exchanges, connecting consumer to the 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.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; no specific education required.
• 2 or fewer years of experience in a retail or related position.
• Proficiency operating Inventory and Point of Sale (POS) systems and other retail software tools.
• Age 16 or older.

The role requires a highly active environment, involving frequent movement and lifting of items up to 40 lb. and working with specialized equipment. It may include exposure to dust and noise and requires clear communication with teammates. Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in accordance with location‑specific business trends or forecasts, is essential. All local, state and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.

• Part‑time employee benefits including services and products to make your life and work more rewarding.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling services.
• Commuter benefits such as transit and parking reimbursement programs.
• Wellness benefits and employee discounts for a variety of services.

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 accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

All local, state, and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.