Assistant Store Manager

Columbia Sportswear Company; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Medical with FSA/HSA

Dental

Vision

Well-being plans

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Health & fitness reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Chesterfield, MO to lead and develop a high-performing team. You will support the Store Manager in daily operations, customer service excellence, and achieving store goals.

You will coach staff, manage inventory, and implement action plans to improve sales, safety, and performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership or specialized role.
• Proficiency with POS systems and in-store technology; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 development and implementation of action plans to address sales, safety, training, and personnel development.

Skills

POS system

Leadership

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Chesterfield, MO

Total Rewards:

• Quarterly Bonus Program to award store performance
• Comprehensive Medical with FSA/HSA options
• Dental
• Vision
• Well-being plans
• 401(k) participation with company matching
• Paid Time Off
• Floating Holidays
• Quarterly reimbursement program to support your health and fitness
• 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 and Volunteer Hours to support your passion!

Growth opportunities: Grow your career with the Tuition Assistance Program and learning/development courses Employees discounts from 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 an Assistant Store Manager, you will be a key member of the Store Leadership Team, and you will assist 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 will support the Store Manager in cultivating a collaborative team environment and delivering exceptional customer service.

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, 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 any issues relating to store sales, goals, safety, training, and personnel development.

YOU HAVE

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in position or specialization.
• 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; able to exchange ideas and information with the store leadership team, associates, and consumers.

JOB CONDITIONS

Frequently in an active environment (i.e., requires the ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.), may frequently use specialized equipment, may have exposure to dust and noise. Occasionally requires the ability to work in a place. 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 your availability.

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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

Benefits Overview

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 family’s 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.

Company Overview

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 and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance. Learn more about our family of brands here.