Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
Manager prAna Retail Job in Burlington, VT

CLOTHING FOR POSITIVE CHANGE (C4PC)
From the farm to the factory to our closets, we all have an opportunity to create positive change through clothing as we work to fundamentally change the way clothing is made.

Do you want to join a team committed to creating positive change in the world through the C4PC movement?

ConsiderprAna, where you can transcend the current trends and demand more from your wardrobe and your employer; where you can help an enthusiastic and loyal audience celebrate the outdoors and their own unique style; and where you can help lessen our impact on the planet and its people every day.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Manager of Retail leads and oversees prAnas retail performance and retail management team across 2 retail locations (Oregon and Colorado). This person is a motivator, collaborator and partner and empowers teams to perform and meet financial goals. This role is responsible for the P&L for prAna retail stores and is focused on driving traffic, conversion and sales while providing prudent payroll and expense management. This role serves as a liaison between prAna HQ and the stores, maintaining high visibility and partnership.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Lead and manage two Store Managers, and partner on execution of store operations and standards

Develop, motivate and retain high performing employees; build and retain high performing teams in conjunction with HR and Store Managers

Manage the coordination, administration and communication of retail specific programs, initiatives, projects, processes or other information

Develop productive partnership with the merchant team regarding inventory, margins, liquidation, and understanding the needs of the stores. Assist in implementing and managing the inventory levels within the stores

Communicate and drive Sustainability initiatives for prAna within our retail channel in order to align with prAna HQ; assist Store Managers in implementing HQ led sustainability programs to align with company goals

Manage retail P&L, including providing input on sales targets, KPIs and expenses, in partnership with VP. Monitor and process expenses; maintain or improve profitability

Lead the ideation, planning and execution efforts for onboarding and training programs for retail

Regularly conduct audits on training to ensure consistent practices are met; assist with hands-on training in-store and virtually


YOU ARE
A proven leader in the retail space with the strong ability to build and develop high performing teams

A collaborative leader that builds and maintains ongoing inter- and intra-departmental working relationships with several diverse personalities

Proactive, organized, and can balance competing priorities

Flexible and able to adapt to a variety of internal/external circumstances and changing priorities


YOU HAVE
Bachelors degree with a concentration in Retail, Business or related field preferred

5-8+ years of management level experience overseeing $5M+ in sales either in a high-volume location or a multi-store retail environment, with demonstrated abilities in retail operations, training and systems

Experience managing projects and timelines

In-store retail management experience highly preferred

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both in writing and speaking

Position can be based out of either prAna store locations (Portland or Boulder) or in Southern California near prAna headquarters

Ability to occasionally travel domestically to retail stores and prAna headquarters required and is estimated to be 30% to 40%


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We create versatile, stylish, and sustainable clothing and accessories that you can wear during every activity, every adventure, every day. How do we know? Because we base our designs on our own experiences. You see were more than makers, were doersyogis, climbers, and world travelersand we use our knowledge to make adventurous, free-spirited clothes that look good and play hard.


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 are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.