prAna Portland PT Sales Associate

Overview of the Position The Sales Associate plays a vital role in our retail team, assisting store leadership in creating exceptional brand and guest

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s, driving store sales, and fostering a welcoming environment. They follow prAna's marketing and promotional strategies to increase sales and grow our customer base while maintaining high store standards. Strong communication with management and teammates is key to success in this role. Essential Functions and

Responsibilities:

·Provide helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly service in person, over the phone, or through digital channels, following prAna’s service standards. ·Greet guests warmly and create an engaging,

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al shopping

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·Assist guests in finding merchandise and make thoughtful product recommendations to enhance their

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and maximize store sales. ·Handle special orders, exchanges, returns, and in-store purchases from prAna.com. ·Accurately and efficiently process sales transactions using the prAna POS system. ·Develop expertise in the prAna product line through training and enthusiastically educate customers

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our apparel and accessories. ·Support inventory cycle counts, order processing, and stockroom organization. ·Help maintain a clean and organized store by assisting with regular tasks such as cleaning windows and bathrooms, sweeping floors, and dusting surfaces. ·Follow inventory control and loss prevention policies.

·Contribute to merchandising, floor resets, and visual directives to enhance the customer

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·Always adhere to all safety and security protocols. ·Share ideas and input for store and region-specific events that amplify prAna’s voice in the outdoor world.

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and Time

Requirements:

Retail sales or customer service

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in specialty retail, activewear, or outdoor apparel is a plus. Passion for outdoor activities, especially those that reflect the prAna brand’s focus on an active California lifestyle—such as hiking, climbing and yoga—while embracing all forms of outdoor adventure. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must be at least 18 years old. Flexible availability to adapt to changing business needs and schedules. Physical

Requirements:

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

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

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• document on file.

What’s In It For You Life/Work Balance – We prioritize flexibility in work schedules because we believe that balance is essential. Generous product discounts on prAna and Columbia Sportswear family of brands: Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, and SOREL. Store credit to purchase product every 6 months. Eligibility to participate in the prAna Retail Quarterly Bonus Plan.

Opportunities for growth and development within prAna’s retail team. 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:

outlines the general scope and function of the position but may change based on business needs. Our Commitment to Inclusion At prAna, 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. prAna 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 based on

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

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such as transit and parking reimbursement programs. We have wellness

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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

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our family of brands here.