Posted:
11/18/2024, 12:48:24 PM
Location(s):
Munich, Bavaria, Germany ⋅ Bavaria, Germany
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management
🔝 Reports to: Country Manager Germany
📑Permanent contract, part-time 80%
📍 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
👩💻🏡 Hybrid mode (3 days/office - 1 day/home)
📆 Start date: at the earliest convenience
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia Sportswear, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, 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 famous 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. Our omnichannel approach seamlessly integrates Columbia and Sorel brands' engaging in-store and online experiences.
Nestled at the heart of the Alps in Geneva, Switzerland, our European headquarters hosts the Executive Committee, go-to-market functions, and Planning and Logistics teams. In Schiltigheim, near Strasbourg, our shared services center thrives with over 100 professionals managing Finance and Operations/Customer Service. Our distribution center in Cambrai ensures swift delivery to customers, while our 30+ Columbia stores adorn major European outlet centers. Finally, the Sales and Trade Marketing teams are displayed in 3 regions across Europe, close to their customers and markets.
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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Located in our Munich office, you'll join a dynamic team that's at the intersection of sales, marketing, and retail. The office serves as the central hub for coordinating sales and marketing activities across Germany and Austria, ensuring seamless operations and collaboration with our teams in Geneva and Strasbourg. As part of a smaller, yet impactful team, you'll have the opportunity to interact closely with key stakeholders, making a real difference in how we support our omnichannel sales approach.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This newly created role is an 80% part-time position, with an expectation to work 3 days in the office and 1 day from home. Reporting to the Sales Country Manager, the role aims to streamline office management, sales support, and administrative tasks in our Munich office. You will interact with the local sales and marketing team, the finance and operations teams in Strasbourg, the HR team and the central sales team in Geneva, and finally with external suppliers. By taking ownership of critical office and showroom operations, you'll be instrumental in supporting team collaboration, optimizing internal processes, and ensuring the smooth running of the Munich office.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
YOU ARE
YOU HAVE
PERKS & BENEFITS
🎁 Significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products
📚 Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
📖 A monthly Learning Hour for training, discovery and 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
To learn more about us and our culture, visit our page on Welcome To The Jungle: https://bit.ly/49bl1i5
ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS
1️⃣ 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.
2️⃣ If your application is selected: a 30-45mn introductory interview with our Talent Acquisition Team to talk about yourself, your motivations and the role
3️⃣ Interview with the hiring manager in the office in Munich on 11-12 and 12-12-2024
4️⃣ Finale online interview with HR
5️⃣ Your unique strengths align perfectly with our team: we are thrilled to extend you an offer!
#LI-LA1
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.
Website: https://www.columbia.com/
Headquarter Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1938
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Apparel ⋅ Innovation Management ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Outdoors ⋅ Retail ⋅ Sporting Goods ⋅ Sports