Retail Supervisor

Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $20.00 - $26.57

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Quarterly bonus program

comprehensive medical

Dental

Vision

Well-being plans

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

floating holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Columbia Sportswear Company is a globally recognized leader in outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment, boasting over 430 retail stores worldwide. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and connecting active people with their passions, the company takes great pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being and growth, Columbia Sportswear Company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive corporate culture. This company stands out for its dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as its commitment to community impact through paid DEI and volunteer hours, ensuring employees can contribute to causes they care about while thriving in their careers.

The Retail Supervisor role is a vital position within the Store Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing daily store operations and contributing significantly to a memorable customer experience. The supervisor provides leadership, coaching, and direction to associate-level team members, ensuring all procedures and standards are met efficiently. This role is essential in upholding Columbia Sportswear’s mission of connecting active people with their passions by maintaining a positive and professional store environment. The Retail Supervisor manages an assigned area, focusing on staff development, operational excellence, and merchandise handling, including receiving, replenishing, and processing inventory to maximize store profitability.

As a Retail Supervisor, you will serve as a role model, leading by example and endorsing the company’s values while fostering a culture of teamwork and high professional standards. Your responsibilities will involve collaborating with the broader store leadership team to align policies and maintain quality standards. You will play a critical role in employee engagement through training and coaching, ensuring the retail team operates smoothly and effectively enhances the customer shopping experience. The position demands flexibility in scheduling to accommodate seasonal and location-specific business needs and the physical stamina to work in an active retail environment. Columbia Sportswear Company supports its employees with a competitive salary range of $20 to $26.57 per hour based on experience, capabilities, and market factors, alongside a robust array of benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee discounts, and wellness programs. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about retail leadership, team development, and outdoor lifestyle branding.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
2-5 years of experience in retail or related specialization
Experience operating a Point of Sales (POS) system and other in-store computerized systems
Effective communication skills for collaboration and customer interaction
Ability to work a flexible retail schedule, including seasonal and location-specific hours
Physical ability to perform tasks requiring constant movement and lifting up to 40 lbs
Willingness to work in a dynamic, active retail environment

Job Qualifications

No specific education required (high school diploma or GED preferred)
2-5 years of experience in position or specialization
Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephone
Effective communication skills
able to exchange ideas and information with the store leadership team, associates, and consumers

Job Duties

Oversees the day-to-day work of associate level staff
Provide direction and guidance, training, and coaching to associate-level team members to ensure efficient and effective operations and proper store procedures to support the overall customer experience
Supervise assigned department of responsibility, overseeing the profitability of the store by receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing
Create and maintain store culture through teamwork and coaching, displaying a high professional standard of individual behavior and leading by example
Collaborate with the store leadership team concerning policies, procedures, and standards for assigned areas of responsibility
Maintain company standards and policies
ensure that employees adhere to procedures and quality standards, working to resolve any problems or errors