Portland Employee Store

14100 NW Science Park DR

Portland OR 97229

• $17 per hour 
• Hiring 16 + years old
• Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement. 
• Take advantage of our holiday pay program*!
  • Holiday Appreciation Bonus – 7% of earnings for hours worked from Nov 18-Dec 29.
• Employee Discounts from all our brands which include Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.
• Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey.
• Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

*Employees must start working by Nov. 25 to be eligible for the Holiday Appreciation Bonus and work through Dec 31, 2024. All cash incentives and rewards are subject to established eligibility criteria and are subject to applicable tax withholdings and deductions.

                                        

ABOUT THE POSITION 

As a Retail /Cashier/Visual Merchandise Associate, you’ll 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 Sportwear Companies’ values to enhance customer service and teamwork.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE 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, and safety; retrieves merchandise from the sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations.

• Perform all required cash register transactions (e.g., sales, returns, exchanges, connecting consumers 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

YOU HAVE 

• 16 years of age or older

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

• 2 (or less) years of experience in a 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 the 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, often changing retail schedule to support the needs of the business which may change seasonally and in response to business trends or forecasts

To learn more about the safety measures we’ve implemented at our stores, click here.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer temporary employees benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked 1,000 hours. We also offer generous employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.