Retail Area Manager (ECI)Location: Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona, SpainTime Type: Full-timePosted On: Offer published yesterdayJob Requisition ID: R-017356Reports to: Key Account ManagerPermanent contract (6-month trial)Hybrid mode (2 days/week home-office)Start date: at the earliest convenienceOUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.At Columbia Sportswear, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. Our gear is available worldwide, and 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.ABOUT THE TEAMYou will be based in our Barcelona office, located right next to the city in Sant Just Desvern. The Retail Team consists of approximately 70 people divided into three key groups: Shop assistants, Regional Coordinators, and HR and Marketing Coordinators.The ECI team is dedicated to offering consumers the best in outdoor apparel and footwear, providing expert advice and delivering top-tier service efficiently.ABOUT THE POSITIONAs our Retail Area Manager, you will take ownership of the operations across 25 El Corte Inglés (ECI) concessions in Spain. You'll lead a team of three Area Coordinators and approximately 70 Columbia staff members to deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve sales targets.HOW YOU'LL MAKE THE DIFFERENCELead Your Team: Manage a team of 3 ECI Area Coordinators and approx. 70 Columbia staff at ECI concessions across Spain.Support Staffing and Development: Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, and training.Monitor and Improve Performance: Review weekly sales data, share insights, and identify areas for improvement.Be Present and Engaged: Regularly visit ECI locations to meet your team and provide feedback.Build Relationships: Negotiate with ECI centers and floor managers for better store locations.Manage Operations: Oversee the opening and closing of concessions.Coordinate Inventory: Work closely with the Account Services Rep to manage product levels.Implement Brand Guidelines: Coordinate visual merchandising and promotional offers.Support Wholesale Activities: Assist the Key Account Manager with ECI wholesale activities.YOU AREA people leader who enjoys motivating and coaching staff.Committed to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.A strong communicator and business partner.A problem solver who can make decisions independently.A team player with a positive mindset.YOU HAVE2 to 4 years' experience managing a large sales team in retail.An understanding of El Corte Inglés' environment and policies.Strong knowledge of retail management and customer service tools.Good analytical skills, confident using MS Excel.Fluency in Spanish and English.Availability to travel 70% of the time.PERKS & BENEFITSSignificant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products.Health insurance allowance for employees in Switzerland.Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.A monthly Learning Hour for training and discovery.In-house training courses.ABOUT THE CULTUREWe value an inclusive and open culture.Our team members serve as ambassadors for our brand.We offer opportunities to work for a US-based company in a multicultural environment.Our culture emphasizes continuous learning and skill development.To learn more about us and our culture, visit our page on Welcome To The Jungle.ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESSReady to unlock your potential at Columbia Sportswear Company? Apply now!Your unique strengths align perfectly with our team: we are thrilled to extend you an offer!#LI-LA1This 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.
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