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Retail Associate - prAna La Jolla

Columbia Sportswear
401(k)
United States, California, La Jolla
Mar 20, 2026

***New Store Opening - May 2026***

prAna - La Jolla

7851 Girard Avenue

La Jolla, Ca 92037

Life at prAna - Live the Experience

  • Life/Work balance - a core value at prAna. We offer flexible schedules to support your wellbeing at home and at work.

  • Generous product discounts on prAna and the Columbia Sportswear family of brands: Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, and SOREL.

  • Eligibility to participate in the prAna Retail Quarterly Bonus Plan.

About the Position

The Sales Associate is a key member of our retail team, supporting store leadership in delivering exceptional brand and guest experiences while driving sales and profitability. They follow prAna marketing and promotional directives to grow our customer base and help maintain strong store standards in a positive, inclusive environment.

How You'll Make a Difference

  • Provide friendly, knowledgeable service in person and through phone or mobile channels, ensuring guests feel welcomed and supported throughout their visit. Assist with finding merchandise, recommending products, and handling special orders, exchanges, returns, and prAna.com instore orders.

  • Maintain strong product knowledge by participating in training and enthusiastically sharing information about prAna apparel and accessories with guests.

  • Support daily operational tasks including POS transactions, inventory counts, order processing, stockroom organization, and weekly housekeeping to maintain a clean and organized store.

  • Follow inventory control, loss prevention, safety, and security procedures to ensure a safe and efficient store environment.

  • Assist with merchandising, floor resets, and visual directives to elevate the guest experience, and contribute ideas for store and community events that help amplify prAna's presence in the outdoor world.

You Have

  • Retail sales or customer service experience in specialty retail, active, or outdoor apparel a plus.

  • Holds a passion for the outdoors and some/all of prAna's key fields of play.

  • High School diploma or equivalent required

  • Must be at least 18 years old.

  • Flexibility and willingness to work an ever-changing schedule with various shift start and end times, based on business needs and trends.

Job Conditions

  • Ability to move throughout the store, communicate with customers and coworkers, and occasionally remain stationary.

  • Ability to lift or move up to 40 lbs.

  • Reasonable accommodations available.

  • Benefits include flexible scheduling, product discounts, store credit, medical/dental/vision options, 401(k), and eligibility for the Retail Quarterly Bonus Plan.

  • All employees are expected to contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace.

*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.

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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. Hiring Range: $18.00 - $19.00 *Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate's capabilities and skills, years of experience ,and internal equity 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.
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