Reports & Contract

Reports to: Retail Marketing Manager

Contract: Permanent

Location: Madrid, Spain (field‑based)

Position Overview

We’re creating this role to bring a dedicated, internalized Visual Merchandising presence to the Spanish market. The core challenge this role addresses is consistency across concessions, exhibition spaces and partner stores, each with their own constraints, teams and rhythms, maintaining a coherent brand presentation requires a dedicated field presence. Based in Madrid and working primarily in stores across the country, you will bridge the gap between the VM guidelines defined by our European HQ and what actually happens on the floor. You will report to the Retail Marketing Team Europe, based at our HQ, while collaborating very closely on a day‑to‑day basis with our Sales team in Spain.

Responsibilities

- Drive consistent VM execution across the network.
- Visit stores on a regular (weekly) basis to implement seasonal VM updates, ensure guidelines are correctly applied, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Monitor and ensure the correct implementation and upkeep of VM elements, proactively identifying and reporting any inconsistencies or issues (outdated seasonal imagery, damaged materials, incorrect personalization elements) to maintain brand standards and execution quality.
- Adapt VM guidelines provided by our European HQ to local realities (assortment clusters, store constraints, consumer profiles).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for store staff and partner store teams on all VM‑related topics, building strong working relationships.
- Train and coach store staff on VM standards to ensure continuity between visits.
- Navigate partner store relationships with diplomacy, finding pragmatic in‑store compromises while maintaining brand integrity.
- Provide structured reporting to the central team (photos, observations,



feedback, competitor insights) through a shared template on a regular cadence.
- Collaborate closely with the Sales team, partner store account representatives, and store coordinators for day‑to‑day operational alignment.
- Escalate recurring issues to the central team when needed, and share feedback on what works, what doesn’t, and what needs adapting.

Profile

Hands‑on and execution‑oriented, comfortable being on the road and in stores every day.

Collaborative and people‑oriented, building lasting relationships with store teams rather than drive‑by visits.

Adaptable and solution‑minded, able to find a workable compromise without compromising brand standards.

A proactive communicator who keeps the central team informed without waiting to be asked.

Comfortable navigating partner relationships with both flexibility and firmness.

Requirements

- You have a retail background with hands‑on Visual Merchandising experience, whether in a dedicated VM role or as a store/assistant store manager who took ownership of VM within their location.
- Experience with department store environments (such as El Corte Inglés) or partner/franchise retail is a genuine advantage.
- Strong ability to read and implement VM guidelines in real store environments.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with store staff while upholding brand standards.
- Organizational discipline to manage a heavy travel schedule,



multiple locations and competing priorities.
- Spanish at native or fully fluent level, and a strong professional level of English.
- A valid driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across Spain on a weekly basis.

Benefits & Perks

- Significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products.
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
- A monthly Learning Hour for training, discovery and learning.
- Access to in‑house training courses (feedback, leadership, Insights®).
- DEI initiatives to strengthen our involvement around these themes.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the same opportunity to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our success as a integral brand. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain exceptional people, ensuring fair practices and transparency in line with evolving standards. We are committed to equal pay for equal work and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Pay

Expected pay: €24,220 – €33,180 per annum. Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including job competitiveness within the market, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity. The expected pay listed on this job posting reflects the gross expected pay for Full Time positions. This pay disclosure will not apply to roles subject to different pay structures due to age or employment category (such as minors, apprentices, or interns) permitted under applicable law/CBA.

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