Retail Area Manager Italy
Core
Drive performance, lead store managers, and support the expansion of Columbia Sportswear's owned and partner-operated retail network in Italy.
Role type
Senior retail area manager (multi-site)
Builds
Owned and partner-operated retail stores in Italy
Domain
Retail / Sporting goods / Outdoor apparel
Required skills
Multi-site retail leadership, sales and profitability management, store operations, team coaching and development, franchise/partner relationship management, Italian market knowledge, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Franchise management experience, international/matrix organization experience
Technologies
KPIs, field insights, retail standards
Responsibilities
Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency across Italian stores; Lead, coach, and recruit experienced Store Managers; Support the opening and ramp-up of new owned and partner stores; Build trusted relationships with retail partners; Ensure consistent execution of retail standards across locations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on field leader