Retail Supervisor

About the Position

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our Store Leadership Teams are essential to our business. From ensuring effective store operations and procedures to guiding team members within an assigned area of responsibility, our Store Leadership Teams help create memorable consumer experiences while supporting and helping drive the company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.” As a Retail Supervisor, you will be a member of the Store Leadership Team and responsible for providing leadership and direction to diverse associate‑level team members in an assigned area of responsibility.

The Retail Supervisor fosters a positive environment and displays a high professional standard of individual behavior, leading by example while demonstrating Columbia Sportswear Company values.

• Oversee the day‑to‑day work of associate‑level staff.
• Provide direction, guidance, training, and coaching to associate‑level team members to ensure efficient and effective operations and proper store procedures to support the overall customer experience in‑store.
• Supervise assigned department of responsibility, overseeing the profitability of the store by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing merchandise.
• Create and maintain store culture through teamwork and coaching, displaying a high professional standard of individual behavior and leading by example.
• Collaborate with the store leadership team concerning policies, procedures, and standards for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Maintain company standards and policies; ensure that employees adhere to procedures and quality standards, working to resolve any problems or errors.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; no specific education required.
• 2–5 years of experience in a similar retail or supervisory position.
• Proficient operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in‑store computerized systems, and telephone.
• Effective communication skills; able to exchange ideas and information with the store leadership team, associates, and consumers.

• Frequently in an active environment that requires constant movement and may involve lifting or moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• May have exposure to dust, noise, and use of specialized equipment.
• Requires 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 availability.

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. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

Pay Range: $19.80 – $28.51. Expected Pay Range for Hire: $19.80 – $25.61. Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including market rates, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.

Benefits include a comprehensive package that supports overall well‑being: 401(k) plan with generous company match; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account; voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services; employee assistance program (EAP) with free and confidential 24/7 counseling; wellness benefits; employee discounts; and a generous time‑off program.

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.