Sr. Samples Sales Coordinator

• This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Carlsbad, CA. The expectation is for employees to be in-office 4 days or more per week, depending on business need. This in-office expectation is subject to change at business discretion.**
  
  

About The Position

The Sr. Samples Sales Coordinator plays a critical role in managing and executing all cross-functional sample processes, including SMS, SMU, and photo studio samples. This position ensures the smooth flow of apparel samples across multiple departments—merchandising, design, product development, sales, and marketing—through accurate tracking, timely coordination, and proactive communication. Operating with limited supervision, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Manage allocation and tracking of sample orders based on priorities and timelines.
• Oversee ERP (Full Circle) and PLM integrity, including pricing, style setup, and vendor PO review.
• Build and maintain order files in Excel to support sample kit requirements.
• Track inbound samples, monitor inventory, update ETAs, and communicate status to cross-functional stakeholders (marketing, photo studio, design).
• Coordinate with merchandising, product development, production, distribution, and sales teams to ensure timely shipments.
• Consolidate international samples and prepare customs documentation for Canada and global SMS shipments.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as needed.
  
  

YOU ARE

• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• A proactive communicator, ensuring seamless coordination across teams.
• Adaptable and resourceful, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative partner, building strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
  
  

YOU HAVE

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of related experience in logistics, operations, or sample management.
• Minimum of 2 years in wholesale sales operations and/or sales support.
• Apparel industry experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong skills in MS Office Suite and Outlook.
• Proficiency with SharePoint (navigation, editing lists, retrieving information).
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to travel 1–2 times annually for trade shows.
• Physical ability to work in a typical office environment and occasionally move items up to 10 lbs.
  
  

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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 reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Material job duties that will be considered in evaluating criminal convictions post-conditional offer of employment include cash handling, working with minors, servicing the public, and access to customers' confidential information.

Pay Rate: $26.73 - $41.54

• 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.
  
  

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

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.