Retail Supervisor

Columbia Sportswear Company; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus Program

Medical with FSA/HSA options

Dental

Vision

Well-being plans

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Fitness reimbursement program

EAP services

Culture & Community volunteering

Tuition Assistance Program

Learning/development courses

Employee discounts (Columbia brands)

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Milpitas is seeking a Retail Supervisor to lead store operations and guide a diverse team within an assigned area. You will oversee day-to-day tasks, train staff, manage inventory flow, uphold customer service standards, and collaborate with the store leadership team to drive sales while reflecting our brand values.

This role requires 2–5 years of supervisory retail experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 2–5 years of experience in retail supervisory roles
• Proficient with POS systems and in-store technology
• Strong communication with leadership, associates, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day work of associate staff
• Provide training and coaching to ensure efficient store operations
• Supervise department profitability through receiving, replenishing and processing
• Foster store culture through teamwork and coaching
• Collaborate with store leadership on policies and standards
• Ensure adherence to procedures and quality standards.

Skills

POS System

Store systems

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS software

Job description

Location & Total Rewards

Location: 447 Great Mall Drive # 256A Milpitas, CA 95035

• Quarterly Bonus Program to award store performance
• Comprehensive Medical with FSA/HSA options
• Dental
• Vision
• Well-being plans
• 401(k) participation with company matching
• 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.
• We give back with paid Culture and Community and Volunteer Hours to support your passion!
• 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 responsible for providing leadership and direction to diverse associate-level team members in an assigned area of responsibility. The Retail Supervisor fosters a positive environment and displays a high professional standard of individual behavior, leading by example while demonstrating Columbia Sportswear Company values. Retail Team Lead, Retail Sales Supervisor, Front-End Supervisor, Store Supervisor, Customer Service Supervisor.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Oversees the day-to-day work of associate level staff.
• Provide direction and guidance, training, and coaching to associate-level team members to ensure efficient and effective operations and proper store procedures to support the overall customer experience in-store.
• Supervise assigned department of responsibility, overseeing the profitability of the store by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing.
• Create and maintain store culture through teamwork and coaching, displaying a high professional standard of individual behavior and leading by example.
• Collaborate with the store leadership team concerning policies, procedures, and standards for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Maintain company standards and policies; ensure that employees adhere to procedures and quality standards, working to resolve any problems or errors.

Qualifications

No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)

2-5 years of experience in position or specialization

Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephone. Effective communication skills; able to exchange ideas and information with the store leadership team, associates, and consumers.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity / EEO

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. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $19.80 - $26.57 *Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience ,and internal equity 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.

Additional Benefits

• 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.

About the Company

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.