Visual Merchandising Associate

Columbia Sportswear Company • Portland, OR

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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 check out process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team support Columbia Sportswear Company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.” As a Visual Merchandising Associate your eye for detail is critical to maintaining in-store visual merchandising standards and marketing directives. Through the creation of compelling visual displays, this role will contribute to the profitability and customer service experience in the store while supporting Columbia Sportswear Companies values to enhance customer service and teamwork.

Requirements

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 2 years (or less) experience in position or specialization
• Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephone
• Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., requires 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately execute visual merchandising directives, create compelling visual displays, and execute signage and promotional directives to create memorable customer experiences in-store and contribute to store profitability.
• Support the customer experience by ensuring product and sizes are accessible and available (replenish stock to the sales floor as needed) and organization and cleanliness of the fixture and signage area.
• Interact with consumers on the sales floor and provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product features, benefits and availability.

Benefits

• At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer part-time employees benefits that include a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding.
• Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.
• Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• There are commuter benefits such as transit and parking reimbursement programs.
• We have wellness benefits and employee discounts available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED