Retail Supervisor

Columbia Sportswear Company; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

Comprehensive medical with FSA/HSA

Dental

Vision

Wellbeing plans

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Quarterly health/fitness reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Store Supervisor to join our Meridian location. You will support the Store Manager, provide leadership to a diverse team, and guide sales floor operations to deliver a memorable shopping experience. Focus on coaching, merchandising execution, and customer engagement to drive store performance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to company values, and delivering high professional standards in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in retail leadership or related roles.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Proven ability to train and coach staff in a customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and in-the-moment coaching to ensure associates engage consumers and leverage product knowledge.
• Connect customers to loyalty programs and solicit feedback through surveys.
• Support store leadership in merchandising and floor replenishment to maintain standards.
• Lead and supervise assigned department, driving department sales through product knowledge and visual merchandising.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer service

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Inventory systems

POS systems

Job description

Location

3424 East Longwing Lane Ste 140 Meridian, ID 83642

Benefits / Total Rewards

• Quarterly Bonus Program to award store performance
• Comprehensive Medical with FSA/HSA options
• Dental
• Vision
• 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
• 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 Culture and Community 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

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our Store Leadership Teams are essential to our business. From ensuring effective store operations and procedures to guiding team members within an assigned area of responsibility, 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 a Retail Supervisor, you will be a member of the Store Leadership Team and assists the Store Manager in the effective operation of the store. The supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and direction to diverse associate level team members in the assigned area of responsibility. You will provide sales floor leadership to drive sales and ensure associates engage consumers to provide a personalized shopping experience.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Provides training and in-the-moment coaching to ensure associates engage consumers, make product recommendations, and leverage product knowledge to influence buying decisions.
• Ensures associates connect consumers to company loyalty programs and solicit feedback through consumer surveys.
• Supports store leadership in the execution of merchandising directives; ensures timely replenishment of the sales floor and maintains high store standards for product presentation and store cleanliness.
• Supervises and overseas assigned department of responsibility.
• Drives department sales through deep understanding of consumer needs, product training, visual merchandising, and communication of product needs and challenges with store leadership.
• Collaborates with store leadership team to ensure accurate execution of procedures and compliance with company policies.
• Works to resolve any problems or errors.
• Creates and maintains a store culture of teamwork; leads by example to high professional standards and demonstrates Columbia Sportswear Company values.

Requirements & Responsibilities

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 2-5 years of experience in 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.). They may frequently use specialized equipment and may have exposure to dust and noise. Occasionally it requires the ability to work in 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. #LI-RM1

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

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

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time employees get a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding.
• Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.
• 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).
• EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• Extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

Contact / Accommodation Request

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.

Company Overview

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.