STORE MANAGER

Temporary contract, converted to permanent after 12 months. Open to flexible arrangements, 32 to 38 working hours. Amsterdam The Style Outlets, Halfweg, Netherlands. Start date: February 2025. OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS. At Columbia Sportswear, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. Our gear is available worldwide, and we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground. Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving. Discover a world of diversity within our team of 700+ across 13 European countries, united by the common goal of elevating Columbia to the pinnacle of outdoor brands in Europe. ABOUT THE TEAM Our mission at Columbia is to unlock the outdoors for everyone. With almost 300 employees, our retail team is committed to achieving this goal thanks to our presence across more than 36 Columbia stores in France, Germany, Spain, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria. ABOUT THE POSITION Our retail business is growing, and we are going to open a new outlet store in The Style Outlets Amsterdam! We are seeking a business-driven and people leader to make this new store a success. Your main mission will be to guarantee your store's profitability and customer satisfaction and lead, inspire, and develop your staff. The store will open in mid-March 2025, therefore we expect you to join us in February. This will enable us to provide you with a strong induction and give you enough time to build your team. If you want to be part of an exciting store opening adventure and thrive in building the best team around you, this job might be for you! HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Deliver Exceptional Service: Elevate the customer experience by providing expert product advice and following our Customer Service best practices. Lead and Inspire: Motivate and develop your team through hiring, training, and performance management in collaboration with Retail Management and HR. Achieve Ambitious Goals: Drive store performance by setting clear objectives, coaching your team, and monitoring progress in daily meetings. Own Store Operations: Manage the operating budget, analyze sales data, and provide regular performance insights to Retail Management. Innovate for Success: Develop creative strategies to boost store traffic and exceed financial targets. Plan for Excellence: Ensure optimal staffing and smooth operations with effective planning and organization. Create a Welcoming Space: Maintain visually stunning product displays aligned with corporate VM standards. Foster Teamwork: Cultivate a positive, collaborative work environment with open communication at all levels. Drive Continuous Improvement: Uphold policies while recommending enhancements to optimize operations. WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL? Graduated with a High school degree or equivalent. At least 2 years’ store management experience or 3 years as an Assistant. Good knowledge of Dutch and professional level of English are required. You love working with your team and bring excellent interpersonal skills. Gifted at coaching, mentoring, and training staff. Strong analytical skills. Excellent problem-solving attitude. Able to build a high-performing team willing to undertake challenges. You are an outdoor enthusiast and love to share your passion! Available to work on a flexible schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and bank holidays. ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS Ready to unlock your potential at Columbia Sportswear Company? Apply now to help us connect active people with their passion! The hiring team will review your application in the following weeks. If your application is selected: a 30-45 minute introductory interview with our Talent Acquisition Team to discuss your motivations and the role, followed by an interview with the hiring manager (online or in-person). WHY JOINING US? You will have the opportunity to work for a company that positively impacts the people we reach, the places we touch, and the products we make. Indeed, one of our core values is to do the right thing, not just for our company, but also for our consumers, customers, employees, and their communities. On top of that, you will have the chance to: Build new skills, develop your potential, and grow within our company. Join an inclusive employer where diversity and equity lead to creativity and empowerment. Be part of a company that focuses on your well-being to ensure that you can be your best self. Travel around Europe for seminars or staff events and expand your professional network. Benefit from special staff discounts on all our products. PERKS & BENEFITS Significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products. Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning. Unlock your potential: access to in-house training courses (feedback, leadership, insights...). DEI initiatives to exchange and strengthen our involvement around these themes. ABOUT THE CULTURE At Columbia Sportswear, we value an inclusive and open culture that emphasizes the absence of barriers between team members. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging by encouraging personal connections at all levels, creating a cohesive and supportive work environment. Team members serve as ambassadors for our brand, finding motivation in being part of an organization dedicated to activities they are passionate about. We offer the opportunity to work for a US-based company within a multicultural environment, where your job has an impact across different countries. Our "Always Be Learning" culture of continuous learning enables our employees to identify and develop skills that will enable them to continue to grow within the company. "Unlock Your Potential" is the spirit that characterizes our vision of employee development: to offer them opportunities to grow, in their job, in their team, or even to change jobs completely. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr