Posted:
8/5/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Burgenland, Austria
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management
Workplace Type:
On-site
🔝 Reports to: Area Manager
📑 Fixed-term contract (converted into permanent contract after 1 year)
📍 Parndorf Designer Outlet, 7111 Parndorf, Austria
📆 Start date: start of October 2024
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
Our mission at Columbia is to unlock the outdoors for everyone. With almost 300 employees, our retail team is committed to achieve this goal thanks to our presence across nearly 35 Columbia stores in France, Germany, Spain, the UK, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and Austria.
ABOUT THE POSITION
With the departure of our current Store Manager at the Parndorf Designer Outlet to discover new horizons, we are in search of an ambitious and people-focused leader to take charge of our store, which stands as one of our most successful in Europe. Thus, your main mission will be to guarantee the profitability and customer satisfaction of your store, as well as leading, inspiring and developing your staff.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?
WHY JOINING US?
You 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.
On top of that, you will have the chance to:
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
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 (online or in-person interview)
4️⃣ Interview with the main stakeholders + case study presentation (if applicable)
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.
If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.
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