Assistant Store Manager

Columbia Sportswear Company; Mercedes (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join their dynamic team in Texas. This role is crucial for driving store operations and enhancing customer experiences. You will lead a diverse team, ensuring effective service and sales strategies while fostering a collaborative environment. Your leadership will help maintain high operational standards and support team development. If you have a passion for retail and a knack for motivating others, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and quality in outdoor apparel and accessories.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Ability to operate Inventory and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to staff for daily operations.
• Create a positive consumer shopping experience.
• Assist with hiring and onboarding new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) systems

Retail Software Tools

Job description

locations: Mercedes, Texas, United States of America

time type: Full time

posted on: Posted 17 Days Ago

time left to apply: End Date: May 12, 2025 (1 day left to apply)

job requisition id: R-017576

ABOUT THE POSITION

Our store leadership teams are essential to our business with over 430 retail stores worldwide. From ensuring effective store operations, strategies, and procedures, to guiding and developing team members, our Store Leadership Teams help create memorable consumer 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. This role is responsible for providing team leadership and supporting the Store Manager to ensure effective store operations. The Assistant Store Manager executes strategies to improve service, drive store sales, and increase profitability. You will support the store manager in creating an environment focused on inclusion, teamwork, customer service, and productivity by being a positive role model and leader.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Provides leadership and direction to a diverse staff of supervisors and associates on day-to-day operations to ensure staff performance and operational standards are met.
• Creates a positive consumer shopping experience. Ensures sales associates have in-depth knowledge of our products and technology to serve consumers and create brand loyalty.
• Assists the Store Manager with interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members, as necessary. Supports ongoing team member growth and development.
• Participates in the development and implementation of action plans to address opportunities relating to sales, store operations, safety, and employee productivity and performance.
• Creates weekly store schedules and supports the Store Manager in achieving labor and operating expense targets.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and accuracy through effective receiving, processing, salesfloor replenishment, stockroom organization, and shrink controls.

YOU HAVE

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position or specialization
• Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
• 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 a more 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.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact: [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our primary brands — Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, SOREL, and prAna — are known for innovation, quality, and performance.