Assistant Store Manager

Columbia Sportswear; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear is seeking a Store Leader to enhance store operations and team performance in Oklahoma City. The role involves leading a diverse staff, ensuring excellent customer experiences, and supporting the Store Manager in various operational tasks. Ideal candidates will have significant retail experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role or specialization.
• Proficiency with retail software tools.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with leadership, staff, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to staff to meet performance standards.
• Assist the Store Manager with hiring and onboarding new team members.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve sales and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory and Point of Sale (POS) systems

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Our store leadership teams are essential to our business, with over 430 retail stores worldwide. They ensure effective store operations, strategies, and procedures, and guide and develop team members. Our Store Leadership Teams help create memorable consumer experiences while supporting the company's mission of "Connecting Active People with Their Passions."

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

1. Provide leadership and direction to a diverse staff of supervisors and associates to meet staff performance and operational standards.
2. Create a positive shopping experience by ensuring sales associates have in-depth product and technology knowledge to serve consumers and foster brand loyalty.
3. Assist the Store Manager with interviewing, hiring, onboarding new team members, and support ongoing team development.
4. Develop and implement action plans to improve sales, store operations, safety, and employee performance.
5. Create weekly store schedules and support the Store Manager in achieving labor and expense targets.
6. Maintain inventory accuracy through effective receiving, 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 role or specialization.
• Proficiency with Inventory and Point of Sale (POS) systems and other retail software tools.
• Ability to resolve technical and operational issues using judgment.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with leadership, staff, and customers.

JOB CONDITIONS

• Active environment requiring physical movement and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Occasional work in specific locations.
• Clear communication skills.
• Flexible schedule availability, with adherence to applicable laws.

This job description is a general overview and not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodation requests, contact [e-mail].