Engages consumers in personalized conversation to understand their needs and preferences. Leverages product knowledge to make product recommendations and answer consumer questions.

Use selling techniques and product features and benefits to influence buying decisions.

Acts as a Brand Ambassador, sharing our Columbia Sportswear Brand story and embodying our Company values to enhance the consumer experience.

Merchandises products tell compelling product stories that will influence consumer buying decisions. Restocks and maintains sales floor standards to ensure full product presentations and product accessibility.

Performs required cash register transactions (e.g., sales, returns, and exchanges) efficiently and accurately; engages consumer throughout the transaction and connects them to the company loyalty programs.

Contributes to store inventory accuracy by receiving and processing incoming and outgoing products accurately and efficiently.

Acquires necessary knowledge of store policies, procedures, and programs to execute day­ to-day operations.\

No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)

2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.

Strong interpersonal communication skills and experience engaging consumers and selling merchandise.

Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.

18 years of age or older

Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., it requires the ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.).  They may frequently use specialized equipment and may have exposure to dust and noise.

Occasionally it requires the ability to work in place.

Ability to communicate clearly 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.