Regional Sales Support Specialist - UK, East & Nordics
- Cumbria
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.