*This is a fully onsite role based out of our HQ near Portland OR.*

ABOUT THE POSITION

SOREL is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the President and Executive Leadership Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, fostering a strong internal culture, and supporting key business initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a trusted partner, skilled in managing complex logistics, confidential communications, and cross-functional coordination with an enterprise mindset.

WHY JOIN US

SOREL is a brand rooted in heritage, known for creating products that are creatively styled and confidently equipped. We are a brand with grit—born in the snow and raised by the sea. Our culture values resilience, creativity, and boldness. We move with purpose, adapt with agility, and lead with authenticity.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Provide full executive support for the Brand President and assist the four Vice Presidents, including calendar management, travel coordination (domestic and international), and expense reporting.

• Plan and execute quarterly events, leadership offsites, and internal meetings that align with SOREL’s brand and CMVP (Culture, Mission, Vision, Purpose).

• Manage office logistics including catering, office supplies, and onboarding support for new hires.

• Coordinate business processes such as Blanket Purchase Orders, Purchase Orders, coordinate vendor contracts and expedited payments using Ariba and Graphite Connect.

• Support the development and delivery of key presentations for International Distribution Retail, Sales, Board, and Town Hall meetings.

• Oversee Town Hall logistics including AV setup, seating arrangements, and presentation deck coordination in PowerPoint and Keynote programs.

• Maintain employee seating software and manage internal file systems.

• Act as a cross-functional connector and culture builder, fostering collaboration across departments.

• Serve as a liaison between SOREL and Columbia Sportswear Company’s infrastructure and leadership teams.

YOU ARE

• Great at supporting multiple priorities and leaders at a time

• Excellent at having a no job is too small approach to your role

• An excellent communicator

YOU HAVE

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership, preferably in a fast-paced, creative or consumer brand environment.

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a high level of discretion and integrity.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with foresight and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Ariba, Keynote, Mac and Dell

• Experience with travel and expense reporting systems, preferably Concur

• Familiar with DocuSign, Graphite Connect, Workday, UKG, Airtable

• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for building inclusive, brand-aligned culture.

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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. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

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.

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