Assistant Store Manager

About the Position

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our Store Leadership Teams are essential to our business. From ensuring effective store operations, strategies, and procedures, to guiding and developing team members, our Store Leadership Teams help create memorable customer experiences while supporting and helping drive the company's mission of "Connecting Active People with Their Passions."

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will be a key member of the Store Leadership Team, assisting the Store Manager to ensure effective store operations. This role executes strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase profitability. Serving as a positive role model and leader, this position supports the Store Manager in cultivating a collaborative team environment and delivering exceptional customer service.

• Provide leadership and direction to store staff, including supervisors and associates.
• Execute and support plans to enhance employee productivity and performance.
• Assist the Store Manager in interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching staff as necessary.
• Provide coaching and direction on a day‑to‑day basis to ensure staff performance standards are met.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels through effective replenishment, organization, shrink control, and communication.
• Assist the Store Manager with the development and implementation of action plans to address issues related to store sales, goals, safety, training and personnel development.

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position or specialization.
• Skill operating a Point of Sale (POS) system and other in‑store computerized systems.
• Ability to use judgment to identify and resolve day‑to‑day technical and operational problems.
• Effective communication skills; able to exchange ideas and information with the store leadership team, associates, and consumers.

• Frequently in an active environment requiring the ability to constantly move about, including moving items up to 40 lbs., using specialized equipment, and exposure to dust and noise.
• Occasionally requires the ability to work in a physical environment.
• 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.

• Quarterly Bonus Program to award store performance.
• Comprehensive medical coverage with FSA/HSA options.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Well‑being plans including paid time off, floating holidays, quarterly reimbursement program, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) providing mental health services, financial services, and discounts on fitness programs.
• 401(k) participation with company matching.
• Tuition assistance program and learning/development courses for career growth.
• Employee discounts from all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.

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 providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation in the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

We are proud to offer a benefits package that supports overall employee well‑being, investing in health, financial security, career and community.