Store Manager - Swindon Designer Outlet

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Time Type: Full-time

Posted on: Job posted today

Job Requisition ID: R- Reports to: Retail Area Manager UK

Fixed-term contract, permanent after 12 months

Start date: mid-February 2026

ABOUT THE POSITION

Store Manager to take the lead at our Columbia store in Swindon Designer Outlet, UK—creating an inspiring, high-energy retail experience for customers and team members alike. At Columbia, Store Managers don’t sit behind a desk. They lead from the front—coaching their team by example, cultivating a high-performance culture, and using their business acumen to drive commercial success. You’ll be a key player in our European Retail Team, working with peers across nine countries in a brand that champions innovation, customer connection, and a passion for the outdoors.

As the store prepares to open on March 26th, we’re looking for new team members who can join us from mid-February to benefit from a full and supportive onboarding journey. If you’re looking for a meaningful challenge in a purpose-driven brand, this is your chance to make a real impact!

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Lead from the front: Be a visible and approachable leader on the shop floor, setting the tone for service excellence and team engagement.
• Build and develop your team: Recruit, train, and grow talent, fostering a culture of coaching, accountability, and progression.
• Drive performance with purpose: Set clear targets, motivate your team, and use data insights to steer actions and boost store KPIs.
• Own your business: Manage your store’s P&L, make informed commercial decisions, and proactively address opportunities to improve profitability.
• Deliver premium service: Champion customer experience by ensuring consistent, high-quality interactions aligned with our service standards.
• Plan and operate efficiently: Oversee daily operations, optimize staffing, and ensure smooth execution of store processes.
• Elevate visual impact: Implement and maintain brand-right merchandising standards that bring our product stories to life.
• Cultivate a strong team culture: Build trust and collaboration, creating a safe and empowering environment for your team to grow.

Qualifications:

• Leadership experience – At least 2 years of store management experience, leading a team in a retail or customer-focused environment.
• Strong communication skills – Professional level of English.
• People-first mindset – You thrive in a team environment, building strong relationships with both employees and customers.
• Coaching & development skills – You love helping others succeed, mentoring, training, and inspiring your team to reach their full potential.
• Strategic thinker – You’re confident in analyzing data, solving problems, and making decisions that improve store performance.
• Motivated by challenges – You bring energy, resilience, and a results-driven attitude to every task.
• Passion for the outdoors – You love adventure and enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with others.
• Adaptability & flexibility – Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to support store operations.

You will have the opportunity to work for a company that has a positive impact on the people we reach, the places we touch, and the products we make. Indeed, one of our core values is to do the right thing, not just for our company, but also for our consumers, customers, employees and their communities.

On top of that, you will have the chance to:

• Build new skills, develop your potential, and grow within our company.
• Join an inclusive employer where diversity and equity lead to creativity and empowerment.
• Be part of a company that focuses on your wellbeing to ensure that you can be your best self.
• Travel around Europe for seminars or staff events and expand your professional network.
• Benefit from special staff discounts on all our products.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Unlock your potential: access to in-house training courses (feedback, leadership, Insights...)
• DEI initiatives to exchange and strengthen our involvement around these themes.

ABOUT THE CULTURE

At Columbia Sportswear, we value an inclusive and open culture that emphasizes the absence of barriers between team members. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging by encouraging personal connections at all levels, which creates a cohesive and supportive work environment. Team members serve as ambassadors for our brand, finding motivation in being part of an organization dedicated to activities they are passionate about. This dedication reflects our commitment to building a team that takes pride in our products and values.

We offer the opportunity to work for a US-based company within a multicultural environment, where your job has an impact across different countries. Our 'Always Be Learning' culture of continuous learning enables our employees to identify and develop skills that will enable them to continue to grow within the company. 'Unlock Your Potential' is the spirit that characterizes our vision of employees' development: to offer them opportunities to grow, in their job, in their team or even to change jobs completely. We grow our people to grow our business.

ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS

If your application is selected: a 30-45 minute introductory interview with our Talent Acquisition Team to talk about yourself, your motivations and the role. Interview with the hiring manager (online or in-person interview). Your unique strengths align perfectly with our team: we are thrilled to extend you an offer!

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.