Website Columbia Sportswear
Connecting Active People with Their Passions
Columbia Sportwear has opened a new store in Whistler Village and looking for part time Retail Sales Associates to join the team.
With over 430 retail stores worldwide, Columbia Sportwear associates are essential to the 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. 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 Sportwear Companies’ values to enhance customer service and teamwork.”
About the Role, Benefits & Perks:
- Location: Whistler, BC
- Type of Employment: Part time
- Schedule: Flexible
- Wage: starting at $18.10 per hour
- Perks & Benefits: uniform allowance, employee discounts
The Perfect Candidate:
- 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
- No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
- Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
- Ability to communicate clearly with others.
- 16 years of age or older
Responsibilities Include:
- 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; retrieve merchandise from the 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.
About the Company:
Columbia Sportswear Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Columbia Sportswear Canada provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources CA_HRColumbia@columbia.com or call 519-644-5000 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.
At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer part-time employees services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. This includes an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers free wellness benefits and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. Employee discounts are also available.
How to Apply:
- Please apply directly to Columbia Sportswear: APPLY HERE
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All applications will be reviewed by the hiring company and those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by their team.
Only candidates with a valid Canadian work permit will be considered.
To apply for this job please visit columbiasportswearcompany.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com.