Store Manager Swindon Designer Outlet

Reports to: Retail Area Manager UK

Fixed-term contract permanent after 12 months

Swindon Designer Outlet Wiltshire UK

Start date: mid-February 2026

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor connecting with people driving results and developing talent Were looking for a Store Manager to take the lead at our Columbia store in Swindon Designer Outlet UKcreating an inspiring high-energy retail experience for customers and team members alike.

At Columbia Store Managers dont sit behind a desk. They lead from the frontcoaching their team by example cultivating a high-performance culture and using their business acumen to drive commercial success. Youll 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 were looking for new team members who can join us from midFebruary to benefit from a full and supportive onboarding journey.

If youre looking for a meaningful challenge in a purpose-driven brand this is your chance to make a real impact!

HOW YOULL 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 stores 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.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL

• 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 Youre 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.

WHY JOINING US

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 focus on your wellbeing to ensure that you can be your best self.
• Travel around Europe for seminars or staff event and expend your professional network.
• Benefit from special staff discount on our all 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.

To learn more about us and our culture visit our page on Welcome To The Jungle: THE HIRING PROCESS

1 Ready to unlock your potential at Columbia Sportswear Company Apply now to help us connect active people with their passion! The hiring team will review your application in the following weeks.

2 If your application is selected: a 30-45mn introductory interview with our Talent Acquisition Team to talk about yourself your motivations and the role

3 Interview with the hiring manager (online or in-person interview)

4 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 positions scope and function in the company.