Retail Area Manager (ECI)
Location: Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona, Spain
Time Type: A tiempo completo
Posted on: Publicado ayer
Job Requisition ID: R-017356
Reports to: Key Account Manager
Permanent contract (6-months trial)
Barcelona, Spain + 2 trips/month are to be expected
Hybrid mode (2 days/week home-office)
Start date: at the earliest convenience
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At Columbia Sportswear, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by our founder Gert Boyle's words: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” We are constantly evolving, united by the common goal of elevating Columbia to the pinnacle of outdoor brands in Europe.
ABOUT THE TEAM
You will be based in our Barcelona office, located 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.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As our Retail Area Manager, you will take ownership of 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 DIFFERENCE
* Lead 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 the HR Coordinator on hiring, onboarding, and training.
* Monitor and Improve Performance: Review weekly sales data by region and concession.
* Be Present and Engaged: Regularly visit ECI locations to meet your team and provide feedback.
* Build Relationships: Negotiate with ECI centers and floor managers.
* Manage Operations: Oversee the opening and closing of concessions.
* Coordinate Inventory: Work closely with the Account Services Rep on product levels.
* Implement Brand Guidelines: Coordinate visual merchandising and marketing initiatives.
* Support Wholesale Activities: Assist the Key Account Manager with ECI wholesale business activities.
YOU ARE
* A people leader who enjoys motivating and coaching staff.
* Committed to 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 HAVE
* 2 to 4 years' experience managing a large sales team in the retail industry.
* An in-depth understanding of El Corte Inglés’ environment.
* Strong knowledge of retail management and customer service tools.
* Good analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel.
* Fluency in Spanish and English.
* Availability to travel 70% of the time.
PERKS & BENEFITS
* Significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products.
* Health insurance allowance for employees in Switzerland.
* Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
* A monthly Learning Hour for training.
* Access to in-house training courses.
ABOUT THE CULTURE
* We value an inclusive and open culture.
* Team members serve as ambassadors for our brand.
* We offer opportunities to work for a US-based company within a multicultural environment.
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