Store Manager

Columbia Sportswear; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Store Manager to lead a team in delivering exceptional consumer experiences. This role involves overseeing store operations, driving sales, and developing team members to achieve their career goals. With a focus on effective merchandising and promotional strategies, you will inspire your team to connect with customers and enhance their shopping experience. The company values growth and offers various rewards, including a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about retail and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus Program

Comprehensive Medical

Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) with company matching

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Routine Time Off

Floating Holidays

Volunteer Hours

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in retail management and team leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage store operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead store team to hire, develop, and coach diverse staff.
• Manage daily store operations and maintain high standards.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Retail management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Applicable certification

Tools

Inventory systems

Point of Sales (POS) systems

Retail software tools

Job description

NEW STORE OPENING AUGUST 2025 AT THE FASHION VALLEY MALL

• 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: Routine Time Off that starts immediately, 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 DEI Hours and Volunteer Hours to support your passions!
• Growth opportunities: Grow your career with the Tuition Assistance Program and learning/development courses
• Employee 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, 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 the Store Manager, you will lead a team of store leaders and associates to deliver an engaging consumer experience to drive sales and execute marketing directives that expand our consumer base. You will maintain an understanding of the store consumer base and effectively communicate product needs to influence product assortment. Plans and directs the day-to-day operations of the store and maintains high store standards while fostering a positive environment for employees and consumers. Forecasts staffing needs and develops recruiting strategies to provide optimal staffing in all areas of the store. The Store Manager develops diverse associates and leaders to best prepare them to achieve career and company goals.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Leads the store team to hire, develop, and coach diverse staff to meet consumer engagement and consumer experience expectations. Inspires, guides, and develops team members to meet short-term and long-term growth and career plans.
• Leads product merchandising and promotional execution to tell compelling product and brand stories that influence consumer buying decisions.
• Develops and executes strategies that drive sales, minimizes inventory shrink, and manages operating expenses within budget to achieve divisional goals and increase store profitability.
• Leads effective and accurate execution of operating procedures and ensures team members adhere to company policies and standards.
• Provides regular feedback and recognition to employees for their contributions to the store and team success. Maintains accurate and timely store records related to applicants, new hires, payroll, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Communicates regularly with Area/District Manager providing relevant market information, product assortment needs, and employee successes and challenges.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or applicable certification or equivalent experience
• 5 years of functional experience
• Experience managing store leaders and individual contributors, a department or has functioned as a lead.
• 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 Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.

JOB CONDITIONS

• Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., requires the ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous in nature (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 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.

Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.