Ph3ABOUT THE POSITION /h3 pAre you a hands‑on leader who thrives on the shop floor, connecting with people, driving results, and developing talent? We're looking for a Store Manager to take the lead at our Columbia store in Vicolungo Outlet, Italy – creating an inspiring, high‑energy retail experience for customers and team members alike. /p pAt Columbia, Store Managers don't sit behind a desk. They lead from the front – coaching their team by example, cultivating a high‑performance culture, and using their business acumen to drive commercial success. You'll be a key player in our European Retail Team, working with peers across nine countries in a brand that champions innovation, customer connection, and a passion for the outdoors. /p pBefore taking the helm at our Vicolungo Outlet store, you'll benefit from a structured onboarding of 3 to 4 weeks in one of our existing Columbia stores in Europe – your opportunity to immerse yourself in our culture, standards, and ways of working, so you're set up for success from day one. /p pIf you're looking for a meaningful challenge in a purpose‑driven brand, this is your chance to make a real impact! /p h3HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE /h3 ul liLead from the front: Be a visible and approachable leader on the shop floor, setting the tone for service excellence and team engagement. /li liBuild and develop your team: Recruit, train, and grow talent, fostering a culture of coaching, accountability, and progression. /li liDrive performance with purpose: Set clear targets, motivate your team, and use data insights to steer actions and boost store KPIs. /li liOwn your business: Manage your store's PL, make informed commercial decisions, and proactively address opportunities to improve profitability. /li liDeliver premium service: Champion customer experience by ensuring consistent, high‑quality interactions aligned with our service standards. /li liPlan and operate efficiently: Oversee daily operations, optimize staffing, and ensure smooth execution of store processes. /li liElevate visual impact: Implement and maintain brand‑right merchandising standards that bring our product stories to life. /li liCultivate a strong team culture: Build trust and collaboration, creating a safe and empowering environment for your team to grow. /li /ul h3WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL? /h3 ul liLeadership experience – At least 2 years of store management experience, leading a team in a retail or customer‑focused environment. /li liStrong communication skills – Fluent in Italian, with a professional level of English to collaborate with our European team. /li liPeople‑first mindset – You thrive in a team environment, building strong relationships with both employees and customers. /li liCoaching development skills – You love helping others succeed, mentoring, training, and inspiring your team to reach their full potential. /li liStrategic thinker – You're confident in analyzing data, solving problems, and making decisions that improve store performance. /li liMotivated by challenges – You bring energy, resilience, and a results‑driven attitude to every task. /li liPassion for the outdoors – You love adventure and enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with others. /li liAdaptability flexibility – Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to support store operations. /li /ul h3WHY JOINING US? /h3 pYou will have the opportunity to work for a company that has a positive impact on 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. /p pOn top of that, you will have the chance to: /p ul liBuild new skills, develop your potential, and grow within our company. /li liJoin an inclusive employer where diversity and equity lead to creativity and empowerment. /li liBe part of a company that focuses on your wellbeing to ensure that you can be your best self. /li liTravel around Europe for seminars or staff events and expand your professional network. /li liBenefit from special staff discounts on all our products. /li /ul h3PERKS BENEFITS /h3 ul liSignificant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products /li liUnlimited access to LinkedIn Learning /li liUnlock your potential: access to in‑house training courses (feedback, leadership, Insights®…) /li liDEI initiatives to exchange and strengthen our involvement around these themes /li liLunch ticket: 7€ /li liLivello 1 /li /ul h3ABOUT THE CULTURE /h3 pAt Columbia Sportswear, we value an inclusive and open culture that emphasises the absence of barriers between team members. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging by encouraging personal connections at all levels, which creates a cohesive and supportive work environment. /p pTeam members serve as ambassadors for our brand, finding motivation in being part of an organisation dedicated to activities they are passionate about. This dedication reflects our commitment to building a team that takes pride in our products and values. /p pWe offer the opportunity to work for a US‑based company within a multicultural environment, where your job has an impact across different countries. /p pOur "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. /p p"Unlock Your Potential" is the spirit that characterises our vision of employees' development: to offer them opportunities to grow, in their job, in their team or even to change jobs completely. We grow our people to grow our business. /p h3ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS /h3 p1. Ready to unlock your potential at Columbia Sportswear Company? Apply and help us connect active people with their passion! /p p2. If your application is selected, a 30–45 min introductory interview will be scheduled with our Talent Acquisition Team to discuss your motivations and the role. /p p3. Interview with the hiring manager (online or in‑person). /p p4. We are thrilled to extend you an offer. /p pThis 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr