Senior Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in corporate event management, experiential marketing, hospitality, event operations, or related disciplines.
- At least 5 years of people leadership experience managing teams, large-scale programs, budgets, and external partners.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale corporate, executive, customer-facing, virtual, and hybrid events.
- Experience managing agencies, production vendors, audiovisual providers, hotels, venues, labor partners, and event technology suppliers.
- Experience with event strategy, operations, production, hospitality, experiential marketing, and attendee experience design.
- Experience with budget management, forecasting, procurement, contract negotiation, and financial stewardship.
- Experience with event technology platforms, registration systems, virtual event solutions, and attendee engagement tools.
- Experience with vendor management, operational governance, and organizational capability development.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25–30% annually.
- Flexibility to support events during evenings, weekends, early mornings, and other nontraditional business hours.
- Ability to work in event environments requiring extended standing, walking, lifting, and onsite operational support.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing Events team while fostering accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Coach and mentor team members and influence stakeholders and senior leaders to drive alignment, informed decision-making, and successful business outcomes.
- Build organizational capability, define priorities, and create an environment that enables teams to perform effectively.
- Lead large, cross-functional initiatives involving significant budgets, business impact, and organizational complexity.
- Influence decisions and outcomes across Marketing, Sales, Product, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Communications, and external partners.
- Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of the company's portfolio of corporate meetings, sales meetings, executive events, customer experiences, internal events, and experiential activations.
- Ensure operational excellence across all phases of event delivery, from concept development through post-event evaluation.
- Identify risks, solve complex challenges, and remove barriers that impact execution.
- Oversee a network of more than 25 vendors, including event agencies, production companies, audiovisual providers, fabricators, design agencies, labor partners, shipping companies, venues, transportation providers, and event technology vendors.
- Establish strategic partnerships, negotiate contracts, define performance expectations, and ensure service delivery, accountability, scalability, and cost efficiency across the event ecosystem.
- Lead event budget planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and investment management.
- Ensure responsible stewardship of event investments while balancing business objectives, attendee experience, and financial performance.
- Oversee negotiation and management of complex hotel, venue, production, agency, and supplier contracts while mitigating risk and maximizing value.
- Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of event technologies, including registration, attendee management, floor planning, event applications, reporting, virtual event platforms, and engagement tools.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in Cvent, Social Tables, and related event management technologies.
- Partner with executive leaders and business stakeholders to develop event objectives, content strategies, attendee journeys, and program experiences.
- Ensure clear and effective communication throughout the event lifecycle, from planning through execution and reporting.
- Influence and align stakeholders across varying priorities while maintaining focus on business objectives and attendee experience.
- Lead the enterprise Events Center of Excellence, establishing governance, standards, tools, best practices, and capabilities for consistent and scalable event execution.
- Provide expertise and consultation to business partners to ensure alignment with company standards and event strategy.
- CMP, PMP, or a related professional certification.
About the company
Columbia Sportswear makes outdoor clothing and gear for men, women, and children, including jackets, shirts, pants, footwear, and accessories for activities like hiking and camping. Its products are designed for durability and performance and are sold through columbia.com, its own stores, and retail partners in a multi-channel approach. It differentiates itself with a long-standing brand reputation for quality and a wide, active product range supported by broad distribution. The goal is to help outdoor enthusiasts stay equipped with reliable gear while growing revenue through direct-to-consumer sales and retailer partnerships.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
Founded
1938
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What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 sales rose 2% to $614.4 million, beating guidance.
- International sales grew 9% in Q2 2026, offsetting a 4% U.S. decline.
- Columbia raised 2026 EPS guidance to $4.45-$4.90 after the $78 million tariff refund.
What critics are saying
- U.S. sales fell 4% in Q2 2026, driven by weaker Spring wholesale and DTC traffic.
- Q3 2026 sales guidance calls for a 1.5% decline to flat, signaling demand softness.
- ACCELERATE fails if younger shoppers choose Nike ACG, HOKA, and Patagonia instead by 2027.
What makes Columbia Sportswear Company unique
- Columbia's ACCELERATE strategy targets younger consumers through product innovation and digital relaunches.
- Maersk's August 18, 2026 Tamworth hub localizes UK and Ireland fulfillment across channels.
- Disney's September 29, 2026 Mickey's Outdoor Club collaboration extends Columbia's family merchandising reach.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Wellness Program
Employee Discounts
Mental Health Support
Company News
Columbia drops its Street Tech collection to claim the city pavement. by OS Staff October 9, 2026 Translating decades of Pacific Northwest wilderness gear into sleek, weather-resistant urban armor built for contemporary street subculture. For decades, Columbia Sportswear has been synonymous with the rugged, rain-slicked terrain of the American Pacific Northwest. But as gorpcore shifts from a niche Internet trend into the permanent vocabulary of global streetwear, heritage outdoor brands are forced to evolve or get left behind in the woods. Enter Columbia's latest drop: the Street Tech collection, a hyper-focused line that strips down heavy alpine gear into sleek, modular urban uniforms engineered for concrete jungles. Ditching oversized, neon retro palettes in favor of muted earth tones, slick blacks, and tonal color-blocking, the range fuses technical performance with streamlined street cuts. "It's not about pretending you're climbing a mountain on your morning commute - it's about bringing real-world weatherproof engineering straight to the pavement." Packed with Columbia's proprietary weatherproofing, thermal reflective lining, and lightweight insulation, the collection spans packable shells, heavy-duty puffers, utilitarian fleece jackets, and cargo trousers with adjustable hardware. By prioritizing clean lines, sharp layering capabilities, and subtle branding, the Oregon powerhouse proves that technical outdoor apparel can transition seamlessly from mountain trails to city block parties. Photos: Columbia
Columbia Sportswear offers hikers free foot rubs and pedicures. Columbia Sportswear is offering hikers free post-hike foot rubs and pedicures to mark the launch of its Peakfreak collection. The retailer has taken over an East London salon and transformed it into a pamper spot for hikers. Titled 'Feet Freak', the new spot offers visitors complimentary foot rubs and pedicures. According to the retailer, the salon serves as a the finish point for a series of free guided hikes. Columbia Sportswear's new collection features the Peakfreak Titanium OutDry, the Peakfreak III and the Peakfreak Hera. All three designs are specifically designed for comfort. Christelle Bretaudeau, spokesperson at Columbia Sportswear said: "Our feet do all the hard work on a hike, and they rarely get the credit. The Peakfreak collection was made to keep them comfortable mile after mile, and Feet Freak is our way of celebrating how the range keeps feet happy even after a day on the trails," This follows the brands F33T Fund campaign, which sees it offer to pay hikers £135 for pictures of their feet.
Disney & Columbia announce Mickey's Outdoor Club fall collection, launches in late September. WDWNT LLC may be compensated if you make a purchase using certain links in this article. Latest videos. Disney and Columbia have a new Mickey's Outdoor Club fall collection releasing later this month that features products for the whole family. New Disney x Columbia collection. This new collection from Columbia features outdoor apparel for the cooler months, including half-snap fleece pullover jackets, seen in the right photo above, that will be available in men's, women's, youth, and toddler sizes. The green top features forest designs along with Disney characters, including Mickey and Goofy. Meanwhile, the zip-up green jacket in the left photo above features 3-D Mickey Mouse ears on the hood. The jacket also comes in youth and toddler sizes. The collection also features a lightweight graphic tee with "Mickey's Outdoor Club" printed in orange and green on the corner, with the same saying on the back with a graphic of a forest map and Mickey Mouse wearing hiking gear. The T-shirt is available in men's, women's, and youth sizes. The graphic featured on the back of the adult T-shirt is on the front of the youth T-shirt. Along with the apparel, a few accessories are also available in this collection, including a water bottle, a water bottle sling, and a hat. The hat and water bottle sling - seen in the top left and right photos above - have "Mickey's Outdoor Club" with outdoor graphics on them. Meanwhile, the water bottle has a different graphic printed on it with Pluto, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy. The Columbia Greater Rewards members will have early access to the collection starting at 7 a.m. PST on Tuesday, September 29. The collection will be available to the general public on Wednesday, September 30, at 7 a.m. PST. Some of the collection will be available in select Columbia stores. The prices for this collection range from $25 to $180, depending on the product. A few of the products will also be available for purchase at Disney Store Online. WDW News Today (and WDWNT LLC and the WDWNT Network of websites and podcasts) has financial relationships with some of the merchants mentioned on this blog. WDWNT LLC may be compensated if consumers choose to utilize the links located throughout the content on this site and generate sales for the merchant. WDWNT LLC is compensated for certain paid links and advertisements on this blog. You are not obligated to click on any link or buy any products that are advertised. Per FTC guidelines, this website may be compensated by companies mentioned through advertising, affiliate programs, or otherwise. Any references to third party products, rates, or websites are subject to change without notice. Please do the appropriate research before participating in any third party offers.
Peter Rauch named President of Mountain Hardwear. Business Wire Published Sep 10, 2026 PORTLAND, Ore. - Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, today announced that Peter Rauch will be the new President of the Mountain Hardwear brand. Mountain Hardwear's mission is to encourage and equip people to seek wilder paths. With over 30 years of wild wisdom, Mountain Hardwear continues to offer premium technical apparel, accessories and equipment products for climbers, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, and trail athletes. Troy Sicotte will transition to a new role as Global Vice President, Sales for Mountain Hardwear. Mr. Rauch transitions from his current role as General Manager of Columbia Brand North America and brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience across the Columbia family of brands, deep industry knowledge and a genuine passion for the outdoors. Top Stories Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. "Throughout his career, Peter has built strong cross-functional partnerships, developed high-performing teams, and delivered meaningful business results," said Peter Bragdon, President, Columbia Sportswear Company. "His deep understanding of our business, combined with his commitment to the outdoor industry and consumers we serve, positions him well to lead Mountain Hardwear into its next chapter." Since joining Mountain Hardwear almost eight years ago and serving as President for nearly five years, Mr. Sicotte has played a pivotal role in strengthening the brand and building a strong foundation for future success. In Mr. Sicotte's new role, he will focus on strengthening marketplace relationships. "We are grateful for Troy's contributions and are excited about the leadership he will continue to bring to the brand," said Craig Zanon, EVP, Europe Direct, Asia Direct and Emerging Brands. "His deep industry expertise, strong retailer partnerships and global perspective position him well to help drive the Mountain Hardwear brand's next phase of growth and success." "As I transition into this new role, I am excited about Mountain Hardwear's future and the opportunities ahead. I look forward to strengthening relationships with our marketplace partners and helping drive the brand's continued growth," said Troy Sicotte. Mr. Rauch and Mr. Sicotte will begin their new positions on September 28. Forward-Looking Statements This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, anticipations or beliefs about the growth of the Company. Forward-looking statements often use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "should," "may" and other words and terms of similar meaning or reference future dates. The Company's expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and are believed to have a reasonable basis; however, each forward-looking statement involves a number of risks and uncertainties, including those set forth in this document, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the heading "Risk Factors," and those that have been or may be described in other reports filed by the Company, including reports on Form 8-K. The Company does not undertake any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this document to conform them to actual results or to reflect changes in events, circumstances or its expectations. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for the Company to predict or assess the effects of all such factors or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. About Columbia Sportswear Company Columbia Sportswear Company connects active people with their passions and is a global multi-brand leading innovator in outdoor, active and lifestyle products including apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the Company's brands are sold in 122 countries. In addition to the Columbia(R) brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hard Wear(R), SOREL(R) and prAna(R) brands. To learn more, please visit the Company's websites at www.columbia.com, www.mountainhardwear.com, www.sorel.com, and www.prana.com. View source version on businesswire.com: This advertisement has not loaded yet.
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