Store Manager - Kildare Village

🔝 Reports to: Retail Area Manager UK & Ireland

📑 Fixed-term contract, converted permanent after 12 months

📍 Kildare Village (Designer Outlet), Ireland

📆 Start date: at the earliest availability

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

Discover a world of diversity within our team of 700+ across 13 European countries, united by the common goal of elevating Columbia to the pinnacle of outdoor brands in Europe. Our omnichannel approach seamlessly integrates Columbia and Sorel brands' engaging in-store and online experiences.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor, connecting with people, driving results, and developing talent? We’re looking for a Store Manager to take the lead at our Columbia store in Kildare Village (Designer Outlet), Ireland—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.

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.

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 – Fluent in [official country language], with a professional level of English to collaborate with our European team.
• 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.

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