Store Assistant Manager

Columbia Sportswear Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Lake Buena Vista, FL, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead Sales Associates and Supervisors, coach on products and selling skills, and drive customer loyalty. You will help hire, train, and onboard new staff, manage weekly schedules, and maintain inventory accuracy to meet sales goals.

Join a dynamic team with a focus on inclusion, teamwork, and exceptional service. This role supports store operations and profitability in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership retail role.
• Ability to operate inventory and POS systems and related software.
• Proven ability to engage customers and develop sales skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sales Associates and Supervisors to engage consumers and build brand loyalty.
• Provide ongoing training on products, technologies, and selling techniques.
• Assist Store Manager with interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members.
• Create weekly schedules and help manage labor and operating costs.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with receiving, replenishment, and shrink controls.
• Foster an inclusive, high-service store environment.

Skills

Inventory systems

POS systems

Customer engagement

Selling skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Retail software tools

Job description

## Store Assistant ManagerApply: Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 21, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R-027158* 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 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** 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., it 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.### *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.*