Senior District Manager

ABOUT THE POSITION

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our Retail Leadership Team is essential to our business. From overseeing the overall strategy and performance of retail stores to acting as change champions to drive new processes and procedures while supporting and helping drive the company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.”

The Senior District Manager is a leader with in-depth understanding of their assigned market. The Senior District Manager plans and directs the visual and operational execution of the assigned district to positively affect sales and profitability. This role is responsible for developing diverse talent and culture within their district as well as develop strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, increase profitability and grow our existing consumer base.

HOWYOU’LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Provide coaching and guidance to a diverse group of Store Managers to ensure stores are fostering dynamic customer environments, while meeting financial performance and KPI goals e.g., sales and labor targets.
• Perform consistent, documented store visits to assigned stores in support of visual, operational, profitability, and customer experience expectations.
• Develop productive cross-functional relationships with various corporate business partners to ensure successful inventory levels, margins, and promotions/pricing directives are meeting expected goals.
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of store managers, key holders and staff to meet the stores’ needs; ensuring proper hiring tools and trainings are utilized.
• Reviews operational reports and records to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, monitors store profitability.
• Assist with new store openings, remodels and/or store closures as needed.
• *Extensive travel (50% or more) may be required for this role

YOU ARE

• A change leader; driving the implementation of new processes, policies or procedures; partner with Regional Director, business leaders and/or store management teams to implement change.
• Strategic in short term (1-2 years) business planning; able to drive results within an organizational function, brand or region
• An effective problem-solver; identifying and resolve complex technical, operational and organizational problems and apply critical thinking skills to mitigate risk and propel growth
• Influential and a strong communicator; pursuing the opinions and decision-making of others internally at the executive level and externally with key stakeholders
• Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., requires 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
• Fully remote to support the Full-Price East district; preference for candidates in NY, FL, or TX.

YOUHAVE

• Bachelor's or master’s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience
• 8 years functional experience
• Experience managing both individual contributors and supervisors/managers
• Strong business acumen; applying knowledge of key business drivers and factors that maximize performance of the business
• Ability to clearly communicate with other
• 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.

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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 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. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. Salary Range: $112,400 - $188,000 Expected Pay Range for Hire: $112,400.00 - $112,401.00 *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. 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. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.