DirecciónReports to : Country Manager Spain & Portugal
Permanent Contract
Barcelona, Spain
Hybrid mode (1-2 days / week home-office)
Start date : at the earliest convenience
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, 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.
Nestled at the heart of the Alps in Geneva, Switzerland, our European headquarters hosts the Executive Committee, go-to-market functions, and Planning and Logistics teams.
In Schiltigheim, near Strasbourg, our shared services center thrives with over 100 professionals managing Finance and Operations / Customer Service.
Our distribution center in Cambrai ensures swift delivery to customers, while our 30+ Columbia stores adorn major European outlet centers.
Finally, the Sales and Trade Marketing teams are displayed in four different regions across Europe, close to their customers and markets.
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 TEAM
Based in Barcelona (Spain), our Spanish Sales team is responsible for driving and growing the business of our brand Columbia across the Iberia region (Spain & Portugal).
We have a small yet highly efficient team consisting of office positions such as sales management, marketing, HR, and retail coordination.
We also have a dedicated team of sales agent representatives who cover the entire territory. In addition, we have a large team of retail staff, comprising over 60 people, to support the ECI concession business.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As Spain is a strategic market for our brand, we are looking for a Sales & Marketing Coordinator to reinforce our team .
In this role, you will report directly to the Country Manager for Spain & Portugal and will work very closely with the Marketing Manager, the Sales Agents and our Key Accounts.
Thanks to your marketing knowledge and background, you will support your colleagues and the business by executing top-notch marketing campaigns with our most important accounts, monitoring sales reports and providing operational support to the Sales Agents.
Join our team and broaden your understanding of the outdoor and sportswear industry while honing your business skills. You’ll get the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned professionals in Spain and the EMEA HQ and immerse yourself in an open, international environment that fosters growth and development.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Marketing Execution
- Assist the Regional Marketing Manager in efficiently managing regional marketing tasks such as budget updates, customer presentations, strategy briefs, event organization, seeding, and agency reviews.
- Coordinate daily activities with the PR agency to ensure they meet our priorities.
- Prepare accurate product details, prices, and visuals for ECI Web concessions to boost sales. Use Mirakl platform for sales data analysis during peak periods.
- Oversee updates to retail visuals at ECI concessions twice yearly to maintain Columbia's brand image.
- Coordinate changes across concessions to optimize sales potential, including wall changes, refits, and ski corner installations.
- Execute seasonal plans for key accounts.
- Attend marketing meetings with key accounts to plan, execute, and monitor marketing strategies for each season
Sales Support
- Ensure adherence to HQ guidelines by Sales Agents, ensuring proper utilization of tools for optimal performance.
- Regularly provide valuable insights and data during pre-season and in-season periods to track business performance effectively.
- Utilize Columbia reporting tools to compile and analyze sales data according to provided guidelines.
- Participate in sales meetings and presentations with key accounts to contribute to strategic discussions and foster strong relationships
YOU ARE
- A good communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Good at prioritizing your work and very detail-oriented
- Flexible and open to taking over new tasks and can demonstrate hands-on capabilities
- Native Spanish and English fluent
- Always willing to bring a growth mindset!
YOU HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Marketing, International Business or in any related field
- 2 to 3 years of experience in marketing (preferable in FMCG, fashion or sporting goods industry)
- A strong analytical mindset and demonstrated skills in using Microsoft Excel to create dashboards and manage data
PERKS & BENEFITS
Significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products
Free representative product pack once per season
Medical allowance
Free coffee, fruits and snacks at the office
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
A monthly Learning Hour for training, discovery and 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 : https : / / bit.ly / 49bl1i5
ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS
1️⃣ 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.
2️⃣ If your application is selected : a 30-45mn introductory interview with our Talent Acquisition Team
3️⃣ Interview with the hiring manager (in-person interview + analytical skills assessment)
4️⃣ Interviews with the main stakeholders + marketing case study presentation
5️⃣ Your unique strengths align perfectly with our team : we are thrilled to extend you an offer!
LI-LA1
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures.
After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
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.
