About the Position We’re Engineered for Whatever — Are You? Some people think nature is flowery meadows and pretty butterflies, but we think it’s more like snake bites, lightning strikes, avalanches, wipeouts, and hungry vultures. That’s why we engineer everything we make for anything nature can throw at you.

That same grit drives our sales team. If you’re energized by the outdoors, passionate about building strong, lasting partnerships, and known for turning relationships into real results, this is your chance to make your mark. Step into a role where you guide key accounts, collaborate closely with partners, and shape strategies that grow the business together.

Responsibilities - Manage all sales functions for the key account(s), including account financial planning, assortment planning, and inventory management.

- Develop and implement seasonal sales plans and coordinate line reviews.
- Collaborate with Account Services to manage the order book and with the Product team to meet account needs.
- Monitor sell‑through and inventory, identifying opportunities for enhanced growth.
- Work closely with Marketing and Demand Planning to align seasonal apparel initiatives with customer plans.
- Serve as the point person for driving sales growth of Columbia at designated key accounts.
- Maintain regular communication with the manager and cross‑functional partners.

Qualifications - Post‑secondary education or equivalent experience.

- 5–8years of sales experience in the outdoor or sportswear industry.
- Strong technical proficiency with Excel, Power Point, Power BI,



and visual merchandising tools.
- Broad knowledge of sales principles, practices, procedures, and product innovations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience handling proprietary, private, and confidential information.
- Availability to travel overnight, within Canada and the USA, on a quarterly basis.
- Flexibility with schedule, including evening meetings and occasional weekend work.
- Ability to work both on‑site at the showroom in Calgary, Alberta, and remotely.

Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage.

- Company pension plan with retirement savings plan (RSP).
- Paid time off: floater days, volunteer days, outdoor day.
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Generous employee discounts, including friends and family.
- Culture committee and employee resource groups.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) with free wellness benefits.

Salary Annual base salary range: $110,000 – $130,000, determined by candidate’s capabilities, market rate, and internal equity.

Equal Employment Prospect Columbia Sportswear Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

Columbia Sportswear

Canada provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and offers extensive wellness and benefits programs.

📌 Strategic Key Account Sales Representative (Calgary)
🏢 Columbia Sportswear
📍 Calgary