Assistant Store Manager

Columbia Sportswear Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join their vibrant team in San Diego. This role is pivotal in leading a diverse team of Sales Associates and Supervisors, fostering an engaging shopping environment that enhances brand loyalty. You will be responsible for training, coaching, and developing your team while driving sales and improving consumer engagement. With a focus on teamwork and inclusion, you will help create memorable experiences for customers. This position offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting chance to advance your career in retail management.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus Program

Comprehensive Medical Plans

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Wellbeing Support Programs

Paid DEI and Volunteer Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in retail management or related field.
• Ability to train and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop store associates to enhance consumer experiences.
• Create engaging shopping experiences and drive sales.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Consumer Engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Point of Sales (POS) systems

Inventory Management Software

Job description

locations San Diego, California, United States of America

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id R-017234

**NEW STORE OPENING AUGUST 2025 AT THE FASHION VALLEY MALL**

• 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: Paid Time Off, 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 DEI 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

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 lead our Sales Associates and Supervisors to engage consumers and inspire brand loyalty. You will provide continuous training and coaching on products, technologies, and enhanced selling skills that enable Sales Associates to recommend products and influence consumer buying decisions. The Assistant Store Manager develops strategies to improve consumer engagement, drive 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 an engaging consumer shopping experience that expands our consumer base. Ensures sales associates have in-depth knowledge of our products and technology to better serve consumer’s needs.
• Provides training and coaching on selling skills that influence consumer buying decisions. Assists the Store Manager in interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching diverse staff as necessary.
• 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 position or specialization
• Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
• Experience driving consumer engagement, personalized service, and selling skills
• 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 is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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