prAna Portland PT Sales Associate

Overview of the Position: The Sales Associate is an important part of our retail team.

• Assists store leadership to deliver exceptional brand and customer

experience:

s, drives store sales, and increases profitability.

• Follows prAna marketing and promotional directives that will increase sales and grow our existing customer base.
• Helps maintain high store standards and conditions while fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

Essential Functions and

Responsibilities:

·Delivers helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly service in person and by other means such as phone or mobile devices, as per prAna service standards. ·Welcomes prAna customers with a warm and genuine demeanor and strives to give them a friendly

experience:

while they’re in the store. ·Assist customers with finding merchandise and goes above and beyond to create an exceptional shopping

experience:

; recommends product that may satisfy their needs and maximize store sales. ·Assist customers with special orders, exchanges, returns and in-store orders from prAna.com ·Proficient use of our prAna POS system for sales transactions. ·Displays a clear understanding of the prAna product line, participates in product

education:

modules/training, and enthusiastically informs our customers

about:

our apparel and accessories. ·Assists with inventory cycle counts, order processing, and stock room organization ·Assists the Management team with weekly housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and organized store (windows, floors, dusting) ·Follows inventory control and loss prevention procedures. ·Assists with merchandising, floor resets, and visual merchandising directives to elevate the customer

experience:

·Ability to follow all safety and security protocols and operate within the guidelines at all times.

Education:

and

Experience:

Requirements:

No

experience:

required. Retail sales or customer service

experience:

in specialty retail, active, or outdoor apparel a plus. High School diploma or equivalent required Must be at least 18 years old Physical

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Occasionally requires ability to remain stationary Constantly requires ability to move

about:

the store, communicate with others (customers / co-workers) to exchange information Frequently adjust / move items weighing up to 40lbs Detailed physical

requirements:

• document on file JOB CONDITIONS Frequently in an active environment (i.e., requires the ability to constantly move

about:

) that can be physical or strenuous (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 a 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. Employee Conduct: It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors. This job

description:

is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and

responsibilities:

but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company. Duties and

responsibilities:

may change without notice. At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth. lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity.

military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of

qualifications:

, merit, and business need. 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 Company is an equal

opportunity:

employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need 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 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. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested. Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment.

Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance. Learn more

about:

our family of brands here.