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Store Manager - Designer Outlet Roosendaal

Location: Designer Outlet Roosendaal

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🔝 Reports to: Retail Area Manager Western Europe

📑 Contract: Fixed-term contract of 12 months, converted to permanent

📍 Location: Designer Outlet Roosendaal, Netherlands

📆 Start date: At the earliest availability

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.

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 POSITION

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor, connecting with people, driving results, and developing talent? We're looking for a Store Manager to take the helm at our Columbia store in Designer Outlet Roosendaal, Netherlands, creating an inspiring, high-energy retail experience for customers and team members alike.

At Columbia, Store Managers don't sit behind a desk. They lead from the front, coaching their team by example, cultivating a high-performance culture, and using their business acumen to drive commercial success. You'll be a key player in our European Retail Team, working with peers across nine countries in a brand that champions innovation, customer connection, and a passion for the outdoors.

If you're looking for a meaningful challenge in a purpose-driven brand, this is your chance to make a real impact!

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Lead from the front: Be a visible and approachable leader on the shop floor, setting the tone for service excellence and team engagement.
• Develop your team: Build, coach, and retain a high-performing team through structured feedback, ongoing development, and a strong culture of accountability.
• Drive commercial results: Use sales data and KPIs to steer the store's performance, identify opportunities, and keep commercial targets on track.
• Own the customer experience: Create a welcoming, on-brand customer experience that reflects Columbia's values and outdoor identity.
• Run a tight operation: Ensure store operations run smoothly, from inventory management and visual merchandising to compliance and health and safety.
• Collaborate across borders: Partner with your Area Manager and the wider European Retail team to share best practices and contribute to the brand's growth.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Leadership experience – At least 2 years of store management experience, leading a team in a retail or customer-focused environment.
• Strong communication skills – Fluent in Dutch and English, any additional European languages are a plus
• People-first mindset – You thrive in a team environment, building strong relationships with both employees and customers.
• Coaching & development skills – You love helping others succeed, mentoring, training, and inspiring your team to reach their full potential.
• Strategic thinker – You’re confident in analyzing data, solving problems, and making decisions that improve store performance.
• Motivated by challenges – You bring energy, resilience, and a results-driven attitude to every task.
• Passion for the outdoors – You love adventure and enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with others.
• Adaptability & flexibility – Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to support store operations.

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:

• Build new skills, develop your potential, and grow within our company.
• Join an inclusive employer where diversity and equity lead to creativity and empowerment.
• Be part of a company that focus on your wellbeing to ensure that you can be your best self.
• Travel around Europe for seminars or staff event and expend your professional network.
• Benefit from special staff discount on our all products.

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

• At Columbia Sportswear, we value an inclusive and open culture that emphasizes the absence of barriers between team members. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging by encouraging personal connections at all levels, which creates a cohesive and supportive work environment.
• Team members serve as ambassadors for our brand, finding motivation in being part of an organization dedicated to activities they are passionate about. This dedication reflects our commitment to building a team that takes pride in our products and values.
• We offer the opportunity to work for a US-based company within a multicultural environment, where your job has an impact across different countries.
• Our "Always Be Learning" culture of continuous learning enables our employees to identify and develop skills that will enable them to continue to grow within the company.
• "Unlock Your Potential" is the spirit that characterizes our vision of employees' development: to offer them opportunities to grow, in their job, in their team or even to change jobs completely. We grow our people to grow our business.

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 Your unique strengths align perfectly with our team: we are thrilled to extend you an offer!




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.




At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the same opportunity to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.​




Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our success as a global brand. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain exceptional people,ensuring fair practices and transparency in line with evolving standards. We are committed to equal pay for equal work and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.


Expected Pay/Het te verwachten salaris: €39 360 - €51 240
*Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including job competitiveness within the market, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.
*Beslissingen over de vergoeding worden bepaald door meerdere factoren, waaronder de concurrentiepositie van de functie op de arbeidsmarkt, de capaciteiten en vaardigheden van de kandidaat, het aantal jaren relevante ervaring van de sollicitant en de interne gelijkheid.


The expected pay listed on this job posting reflects the gross expected pay for Full Time positions.
This pay disclosure will not apply to roles subject to different pay structures due to age or employment category (such as minors, apprentices, or interns) permitted under applicable law/CBA