Regional Sales Support Specialist - UK, East & Nordics at Columbia Sportswear Company

🔝 Reports to: Regional Director Northern Europe

📑 Permanent contract, full-time

📍 Windermere, Lake District, UK

👩‍💻🏡 Hybrid mode (2 days/week home-office)

📆 Start date: As soon as possible

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

You will join our Northern Europe Sales team, a small but high-performing group covering the UK, Ireland, East and Nordics.

Based in our showroom in Windermere, you will be part of the local UK sales team. Together with your colleagues, you will help unlock opportunities to accelerate Columbia’s growth

Your mission is twofold:

• Sales Analyst focus (80%) – Turn data into actionable insights. You will analyse sales performance, order books, forecasts, and sell-through data, then challenge and support the sales team with your findings. You will also monitor market trends and competitor moves, translating them into business opportunities or risk alerts for the region.
• Office & showroom management (20%) – Ensure smooth daily operations of the Windermere showroom and UK office by coordinating utilities, contracts, and occasional logistics, in collaboration with our Shared Services team in Strasbourg.

👉 Please note: we will review applications by the end of September, so don’t worry — your application hasn’t fallen into a black hole!

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

• Analyse sell-through, order book, and forecast data using Excel and Power BI to identify business opportunities, risks, and trends.
• Provide weekly reporting packs for sales meetings, turning raw numbers into clear, actionable insights.
• Challenge and support the sales team by asking the right questions and highlighting opportunities for growth.
• Monitor market trends, competitor results, and industry news to share relevant insights with the regional leadership team.
• Contribute to strategic projects such as long-range planning and seasonal pitch-backs by preparing data analyses and presentations.
• Support re-order and capacity decisions by identifying sell-through patterns and under/over-indexed franchises or channels.
• Manage administrative tasks related to the Windermere showroom and UK office (utilities, contracts, compliance, etc.), liaising with Shared Services in Strasbourg.
• Occasionally travel to team meetings or regional events (e.g. Dublin, London).

YOU ARE

• Analytically minded and curious – You enjoy diving into data, spotting patterns, and asking the right questions to challenge the status quo.
• Proactive and accountable – You take ownership, follow through on tasks, and don’t wait to be told what to do.
• Detail-oriented – Accuracy matters to you, and you double-check your work to ensure reliable outputs.
• Team-oriented – You appreciate the dynamics of a small, close-knit team, bringing positivity and collaboration.
• Adaptable and flexible – You are comfortable working on varied tasks, from strategic analysis to practical operational support.

YOU HAVE

• A degree level education and background in business, finance, or a related analytical field
• A passion for sports and a strong interest in the outdoor industry
• Proven experience in data analysis and reporting, ideally in a sales, commercial, or FMCG environment.
• Strong skills in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, handling large datasets) and familiarity with Power BI dashboards.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

PERKS & BENEFITS

🎁 Significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products

🧘‍♀️ Pilates and yoga classes on our premises, and running groups or sports activities

📚 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 to talk about yourself, your motivations and the role

3️⃣ Interview with the hiring manager (online)

4️⃣ Interview with the main stakeholders in Windermere

5️⃣ 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.