What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Sales Associate Interest Form position at Cotopaxi?
And we’d love to hear from rad folks like you! Whether it’s our mission, our vibrant gear, or the amazing people who make up our team, we’re thrilled you’re interested in joining our retail herd.
Our Retail Guide role isn’t live on our careers page yet, but this is your chance to get on our radar. This form lets you introduce yourself, share what excites you about Cotopaxi, and submit your resume so we can keep you in mind when we officially open the position this winter.
We’re aiming to launch the official role in November, with folks starting December to get ready to open doors January 2026!
About the Role: Retail Guide (Retail Sales Associate)
Our Retail Guides are the heart of our stores – creating campfire connections that are personal, inclusive, and impactful. You’ll help guests gear up for their next adventure while sharing our Do Good mission.
You’ll:
- Connect with every guest with care, curiosity, and intention.
- Share product knowledge and local tips that inspire adventure.
- Support daily operations – from keeping the store spruced to ringing out guests.
- Bring Cotopaxi’s values of People, Innovation, and Adventure to life.
What We Look For
- 18 years or older.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and excited to create meaningful connections.
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and flexible with scheduling (weekdays weekends).
- A humanitarian at heart who believes in our Do Good mission.
- This is an active role, so you’ll want to be comfortable working on your feet and lifting up to 50 lbs.
The Perks
- $21.00/hour (non-exempt, part-time).
- Company paid mental health benefits volunteer time off.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- 60% off Cotopaxi gear discounts with other outdoor brands.
- Learning & development opportunities.
- A culture rooted in adventure, impact, and people-first values.
Interested? Submit this form and if you're a match we’ll reach out when the officially role opens in early winter!
As a mission-driven brand, Cotopaxi is not only hyper aware of but also deeply invested in putting people first and paving the way as a humanitarian brand. We welcome, embrace and celebrate all people regardless of gender, age, race, disability, nationality, ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation. We believe in Doing Good, and how we’re involved with that has no limits.
No matter what experience you have within the outdoor industry we encourage you to apply. At Cotopaxi we believe that experience comes from a variety of places. We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, are passionate about doing good, and believe that collaboration and candor are necessary for success. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to Cotopaxi in our mission to Do Good. We can’t wait for you to share with us your personal story!
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