Part Time Sales Associate

Location

61334 S Hwy 97 STE 440 Bend, OR 97702

$17 per hour

As a Retail Associate at Columbia Sportswear Company, you serve as a brand ambassador and ensure exceptional in‑store experiences through positive customer interaction.

• 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, demonstrating and explaining merchandise and making suggestions.
• 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 efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to store profitability by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming and outgoing product flow.

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
• Two or fewer years of experience in a retail role.
• Skill operating inventory and point‑of‑sale (POS) systems and other retail software tools.
• 16 years of age or older.

• Frequent activity and physical demands, including moving items up to 40lbs.
• May require use of specialized equipment and exposure to dust and noise.
• Flexible retail schedule; availability to work seasonally and in response to business trends.

• Wellness time off to support health and wellness.
• Employee discounts from Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free 24/7 confidential counseling.
• Commuter benefits such as transit and parking reimbursement.
• 401k plan with company match.

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 providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.