Columbia Hiring for Retail Sales Associate at Kingston, ON Full Time

We are currently hiring for multiple retail sales associate positions at our Kingston Outlet Store. These positions are consumer facing and in a fast paced environment. The individual needs to be service oriented and a self-starter that can adapt to ever changing priorities and multi-tasking.

General Position Summary: Retail associates will demonstrate excellent customer service by assisting customers by phone or in person. They will provide information to customers on current product features and benefits, which requires maintaining current and accurate knowledge of product features, benefits and availability. Sales Associates must perform all required cash register transactions, such as sales and exchanges, expeditiously and with a high level of accuracy. A high professional standard in individual behaviour is also required of all retail associates; demonstrating respect, courtesy and professionalism. Sales Associates report to the Store Manager. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: As assigned by the Store Manager Secondary Functions: Retail associates will be responsible for stocking merchandise by receiving daily shipments and distributing to the sales floor. They must maintain a neat and orderly appearance of store facilities by cleaning, organizing and tidying and keeping product sized and straightened. Job Specific Skills: Good interpersonal and service-oriented skills are required with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Basic math ability is also a requirement. Retail associates must have the mental ability to conduct interpersonal interactions with other company personnel and customers, and learn established guidelines. Education and/or Experience: High school education is required for this position, with experience in retail operations preferred. Job Conditions: Retail associates must have the physical ability to use telephone, computerized cash register, perform repetitive movements of the arms and shoulders, stand for extended periods of time, move freely around store, and regularly lift/carry up to 40 pounds.

Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we’ve been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who’s found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.

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 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.