Assistant Store Manager

Benefits Total Rewards: Quarterly Bonus Program to award store performance; comprehensive medical plan with FSA/HSA options; dental, vision, and well‑being plans; 401(k) participation with company matching; paid time off; floating holidays; quarterly reimbursement program for health and fitness; Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) offering free mental health, financial services, and discounts on fitness programs. Community impact: paid culture and community and volunteer hours. Growth opportunities: tuition assistance program and learning/development courses. Employee discounts from Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear. About the Position With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our Store Leadership Teams are essential to our business. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will support the Store Manager in ensuring effective store operations, executing strategies to improve customer service, drive sales, and increase profitability, and cultivating a collaborative team environment. How You’ll Make a Difference 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. 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 addressing store sales, goals, safety, training, and personnel development. Qualifications No specific education required; High School Diploma or GED preferred. 5+ years of experience in a similar position or specialty. Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in‑store computerized systems, and telephone. Ability to use judgment to identify and resolve day‑to‑day technical and operational problems. Effective communication skills with the store leadership team, associates, and consumers. Job Conditions Frequent active environment requiring constant movement and handling of items up to 40 lbs. Use of specialized equipment and exposure to dust and noise. Clear communication with others required. Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, including seasonal changes and location‑specific trends. Compliance with all local, state, and federal laws governing availability. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. For more information, please visit If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr