Assistant Store Manager

About the role

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our Store Leadership Teams are essential to our business. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to store staff, including supervisors and associates.
• Execute and support plans to enhance employee productivity and performance.
• Aid the Store Manager in interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching staff, as necessary.
• Offer 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.
• Support the Store Manager in developing and implementing action plans to address issues related to store sales, goals, safety, training, and personnel development.

Requirements

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position or specialization
• Ability to operate a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephone
• 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

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.

Skills

• Leadership and direction
• Employee productivity and performance enhancement
• Hiring, training, and coaching staff
• Inventory management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Effective communication

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Medical with FSA/HSA options, Dental, Vision, and Well-being plans
• 401(k) participation with company matching
• Wellbeing support: Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, Quarterly reimbursement program, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Community impact: Culture and Community and Volunteer Hours
• Growth opportunities: Tuition Assistance Program and learning/development courses
• Employees discounts from all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear

Job Conditions

• Frequent physical activity (moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.)
• Exposure to dust and noise
• Flexible retail schedule
• Clear communication skills

Job Conditions (continued)

• Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts

Community Impact

We give back with paid Culture and Community and Volunteer Hours to support your passion!

Company Information

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.