Columbia Sportswear
Strategic Account Director – Department Stores
New York, New York, United States of America · Director
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$38,571 more — $233,251 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $233,251 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Sales Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Sales Managers (11-2022) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- A commercial leader who approaches the role as a true business owner, not just an account manager
- Experienced in working directly with department store merchants and buying teams
- Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-moving environment
Responsibilities
- OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD?
- Own and lead the department store business, with full accountability for revenue, margin, and long-term growth
- Develop and execute strategic account plans for Macy's, Nordstrom, and Belk that expand market share and strengthen partnerships
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with merchants and executives, influencing assortment, pricing, and in-season decisions
- Drive sell-in and sell-through performance across accounts, including ownership of pricing architecture, markdown strategy, and inventory flow
Requirements
- Strong, established relationships with department store merchants and buyers, with the ability to influence decisions at multiple levels
Compensation
- $194,680 - $340,570
- Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate's capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.
Company info
- At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are.
- Now make it better." As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
- If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.
Equal opportunity
- Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer.
- Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf.
- If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.
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