Job Description

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGEROUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.At Columbia, we\xe2\x80\x99re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we\xe2\x80\x99re 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 famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: \xe2\x80\x9cIt\xe2\x80\x99s perfect. Now make it better.\xe2\x80\x9d As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest. And we believe in you.As an Assistant Store Manager, you will be a key member of the Store Leadership Team and you will assist the Store Manager to ensure effective store operations. This role executes strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase profitability. By being a positive role model and leader, the role will support the Store Manager in creating an environment focused on positive teamwork and excellent customer service.BENEFITS

• Benefit Plan including Health, Dental, Life Insurance and Disability
• Additional Paid Time Off (floater days, volunteer days, outdoor day)
• Company Pension Plan
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Bonus opportunity
• DEI and Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Employee Friends and Family discounts
• 23.04 - 27.65 CAD Hourly\xe2\x80\x8b

HOW YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• \xe2\x80\x8bProvides leadership and direction to the diverse store staff, including supervisors and associates.
• Executes and supports plans to enhance employee productivity and performance.
• \xe2\x80\x8bAssists the Store Manager in interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching of a diverse staff as necessary.
• \xe2\x80\x8bProvides coaching and direction on a day-to-day basis to ensure staff performance standards are met.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels through effective replenishment, organization, shrink control and communication.
• \xe2\x80\x8bAssists the Store Manager with the development and implementation of action plans to address any issues relating to store sales, goals, safety, training and personnel development.

YOU HAVE

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of experience in position or specialization
• Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephone.
• 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 store leadership team, associates and consumers

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 place.
• Ability to clearly communicate with others.
• Availability to work a flexible, often changing retail schedule to support the needs of the business which may change seasonally and in response to business trends or forecasts.

#spoThis 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 Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Columbia Sportswear Canada provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources CA_HRColumbia@columbia.com or call 519-644-5000 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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, ID theft, and legal services). We have extensive wellness benefits and employee discounts available.

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