Assistant Store Manager: Lead, Coach & Grow

Columbia Sportswear Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Medical (FSA/HSA)

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Bloomington, MN to lead a team of Sales Associates and Supervisors. You will guide operations, drive sales, and model inclusive teamwork to deliver excellent customer experiences.

The role focuses on coaching staff, training on products and technology, and building brand loyalty while supporting store profitability and labor goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in store leadership or retail.
• Experience operating inventory and POS systems.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to a diverse staff of supervisors and associates.
• Creates an engaging consumer shopping experience that expands our consumer base.
• Ensures sales associates have in-depth knowledge of products and technology.
• Provides training and coaching on selling skills that influence customer buying decisions.
• Assists Store Manager with interviewing, hiring, onboarding new team members.
• Supports ongoing team member growth and development.
• Creates weekly store schedules and manages labor and operating expense targets.
• Maintains inventory levels and accuracy through receiving, replenishment, shrink controls.

Skills

Inventory management

POS systems

Customer engagement

Selling skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS software

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Bloomington, MN to lead a team of Sales Associates and Supervisors. You will guide operations, drive sales, and model inclusive teamwork to deliver excellent customer experiences.

The role focuses on coaching staff, training on products and technology, and building brand loyalty while supporting store profitability and labor goals.