RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER EUROPE
Initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with permanent conversion thereafter (livello quadro)
Italy, remote
Start date: January 2027
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS. At Columbia Sportswear, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, 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. And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE MISSION
Columbia is entering a new phase of retail expansion in Italy. Today, our Italian retail network includes 8 owned and operated stores, with additional openings planned in the near future. Alongside the continued development of our own store portfolio, we are also launching and growing a network of Partner Stores. As Retail Area Manager Italy,



your mission will be to drive the performance of our existing stores while preparing the organization for its next stage of growth.
- Drive sustainable performance across our owned and operated stores
- Lead and develop experienced Store Managers and their teams
- Support the opening and ramp-up of new owned and partner-operated locations
- Build trusted relationships with our retail partners
- Ensure a consistent Columbia experience across all locations

Italy is an established and well-managed retail market for Columbia, supported by experienced and autonomous Store Managers. This role is about unlocking further potential, providing direction to strong teams, and building the structure required to support an expanding network. This is a hands-on, field-oriented position for someone who understands the realities of multi-site retail and wants to contribute directly to one of Columbia’s growing European markets.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Drive the performance of

📌 Retail Area Manager Italy (Italia)
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