Columbia Sportswear

Store Manager

Columbia Sportswear$77K — $128K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree, or applicable certification or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of functional experience
  • Experience managing individual contributors or departments
  • Strong problem-solving skills for technical, operational, and organizational issues
  • Proficient in operating Point of Sales (POS) systems and various software packages

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop store team to enhance customer service
  • Inspire and guide associates in their career growth
  • Manage operating budgets and control expenses
  • Ensure accurate store operations in both Front and Back House
  • Complete recordkeeping for hiring, payroll, and performance reviews
  • Maintain appropriate inventory levels and manage shrinkage
  • Communicate market information and employee updates with management

Benefits

  • Quarterly Bonus Program based on store performance
  • Comprehensive medical plans with FSA/HSA options and dental, vision care
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Routine Time Off, Floating Holidays, and wellness reimbursements
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs with mental health services
  • Paid Culture and Community Volunteer Hours
  • Tuition Assistance Program and development courses
  • Employee discounts on Columbia and other brands
Full Job Description

New Store Opening in Park Meadows Shopping Mall October 2026!

Total Rewards: Quarterly Bonus Program to award store performance, Comprehensive Medical with FSA/HSA options, Dental, Vision, and Well-being plans, 401(k) participation with company matching

Wellbeing support: Routine Time Off that starts immediately, Floating Holidays, Quarterly reimbursement program to support your health and fitness, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) which provide access to free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs, and more.

Community impact: We give back with paid Culture and Community Hours and Volunteer Hours to support your passions!

Growth opportunities: Grow your career with the Tuition Assistance Program and learning/development courses

Employee discountsfrom all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear




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 the Store Manager, you will be a leader who plans and directs day-to-day operations of the store aimed to develop strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, increase profitability, and execute marketing and promotional directives that will increase sales and grow our existing customer base. This role is responsible for maintaining high store standards, fostering a positive environment, forecasting staffing needs, and developing a recruiting strategy.


HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
  • Lead the store team to develop, evaluate, and coach staff as necessary to maintain a high-level of service and quality to meet customer experience expectations.
  • Inspire, educate, guide, and develop associates and keyholders to meet short and long-range growth plans and career paths within the store, field, and general office.
  • Deliver operating budgets and manage expense control within division guidelines to deliver positive results and meet profitability expectations.
  • Ensure accuracy of all functions related to store operations to include both Front and Back House Operations.
  • Perform timely completion of all recordkeeping associated with applicants, new hires, payroll, performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Maintains accurate and timely store records related to applicants, new hires, payroll, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
  • Maintain appropriate inventory levels through effective replenishment, organization, shrink control, and communication.
  • Communicate regularly with Area/District Manager providing relevant market information and employee successes and challenges.


YOUHAVE
  • Bachelors or masters degree, or applicable certification or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of functional experience
  • Experience managing individual contributors and a department or has acted as a lead.
  • Strong problem-solving skills: ability to resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems and drive decisions that impact finances, efficiency, and effectiveness of the store.
  • Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, and various software packages.

JOB CONDITIONS
  • Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., it requires the ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous in nature (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.), may frequently use specialized equipment, may have exposure to dust and noise.
  • Occasionally it requires the ability to work in place.
  • Ability to communicate with others.
  • Occasional travel is required (approximately 5%) for meetings and to support business needs.
  • 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 your availability.

#LI-CS1

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.

Salary Range: $77,020 - $128,870

Expected Pay Range for Hire: $77,020 - $103,000

*Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidates capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, were proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

Columbia will continue to accept applications until

08/07/2026

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [redacted] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

About Columbia Sportswear

Columbia Sportswear Company is a leading innovator in the global outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment industry. The company designs, develops, markets and distributes active outdoor and lifestyle products under the Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, and prAna brands. Columbia Sportswear products are sold in more than 100 countries and have earned an international reputation for innovation, quality and performance. The company has a long-standing commitment to responsible sourcing, ethical business practices, and environmental stewardship.
Learn more about Columbia Sportswear
Size
8,325 employees
Market Cap
$5.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$108 million
Founded
1938
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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