Retail Operations Specialist I at Columbia Sportswear Company

Seoul, , South Korea -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recruitment, Training, Supervision, Customer Service, Sales Management, Stock Control, Compliance, Promotional Materials, Financial Records, Performance Monitoring, Team Motivation, Problem Solving, Communication, Business Acumen, Leadership

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Job Summary: The Retail Operations Specialist I manages multiple district managers within a geographic region. Adjusts sales goals and procedures for each district based on goals set for the whole region. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Oversees multiple stores within a specified region. Hires and trains store managers/sales associates, meeting corporate sales targets and creating a positive working environment for each store in their region. Responsibilities: Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates staff. Supports store managers and acts as a resource. Monitors the performance of teams and motivates them to reach targets. Deals with customer queries and complaints. Oversees pricing and stock control. Immediately addresses any lapses in compliance with corporate policies or local/national laws. Prepares promotional materials and displays Maximizes profitability and setting/meeting sales targets, including motivating staff to do so. Maintains statistical and financial records. Keeps up to date with competitors. 5% Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience. • Typically requires less than 2 years of professional experience where knowledge base is generally acquired from a college degree or equivalent course experience. • Travel: None • Work Schedule: Standard Hours Career Band: Professional Jobs on this career band have a knowledge management focus and are primarily responsible for results achieved through their own work. Requires the application of theoretical knowledge, typically gained through formal education or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts of a defined profession. Jobs at higher career levels may guide small teams in their area of subject matter expertise. Jobs at the at the most senior levels of this career band set disciplinary strategy within their areas of expertise. Criteria & Management Requirements: • Problem Solving: Works on projects and tasks with limited complexity and solves problems with limited independence. • Decisions: Makes decisions within guidelines and policies that impact own work. Receives moderate level of guidance and direction. • Knowledge: Obtains fundamental knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within own discipline or specialty area. • Business Acumen: Applies general knowledge of basic business principles developed through education or experience. • Communication & Influence: Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understanding. • Impact: Work performed will have impact to projects within the department. • Leadership: No supervisory responsibilities. 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. Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance. Learn more about our family of brands here.

Responsibilities

The Retail Operations Specialist I manages multiple district managers and oversees multiple stores within a specified region. They are responsible for recruiting, training, and evaluating staff while ensuring sales targets are met and a positive working environment is maintained.