Co-Manager

Columbia Sportswear Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Co-Manager in Portland to oversee day-to-day store operations under the Store Manager, driving sales, profitability, and a premier customer experience. You will implement marketing directives, set high standards, and guide associates to excel in their roles.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3 years of functional work, and a proven ability to lead projects and people with strong problem-solving and POS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of functional experience.
• No formal management experience required, however has experience in leading projects and people.
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to resolve operational and organizational problems and drive decisions impacting store finances and efficiency.
• Experience operating a POS system and various software packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and coaching to leadership and associate staff.
• Identify and create plans to enhance employee productivity and performance.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and resolve escalated complaints.
• Maintain inventory levels through effective replenishment and shrink control.
• Identify store hiring needs and conduct interviewing, hiring, and training for staff.
• Motivate, educate, and develop associates to meet long-range growth plans.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Coaching & development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

POS system

Software packages

Job description

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 a Co‑Manager, you will be a leader who plans and directs the day‑to‑day operations of the store, primarily guided by the Store Manager. This role executes strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, increase profitability, and implement marketing and promotional directives to increase sales and grow our existing customer base. You will be responsible for driving high store standards and conditions while fostering a positive team environment, developing associates of all levels to prepare them best to successfully obtain their career goals.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Provides leadership, direction and coaching to the other leadership and associate staff.
• Identify and create plans to enhance employee productivity and performance (e.g., track employee results and make suggestions for modifying goals accordingly).
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and problem‑solving skills by assisting customers regarding products, features, benefits, availability, and resolving escalated complaints.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels through effective replenishment, organization, shrink control, and communication.
• Identify store hiring needs and conduct interviewing, hiring, and training for store staff, conduct and plan employee training, development, and coaching.
• Motivate, educate, guide, and develop associates to meet long‑range growth plans/career paths within the store, field, and general office.
• Assist the store leadership team on other responsibilities as needed.

YOU HAVE

Bachelor's degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience

3 years of functional experience

No formal management experience required, however has experience in leading projects and people

Strong problem‑solving skills; ability to resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems and drive decisions that impact finances, efficiency and effectiveness of the store.

Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, and various software packages.

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 place.

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 followed 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.

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If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full‑time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. 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.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

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.