Assistant Manager in Training #294 - Mansfield, TX

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Mansfield, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manager in Training, you will immerse yourself in every facet of running a high‑volume retail business, gaining hands‑on experience across operations, sales leadership, and people management. You will rotate through store departments to understand how merchandising, staffing, inventory, and customer experience all connect to overall performance. Each day brings new opportunities to apply business insights while learning how decisions made on the floor impact results. Throughout the program, you will partner closely with store leadership to develop and execute strategies that drive sales, service, and operational excellence. You will learn how to analyze performance metrics, plan labor effectively, and adjust priorities in real time to meet business demands. This role is designed to stretch your leadership capability while preparing you for full accountability as a future store leader. You will work side‑by‑side with experienced Store Directors, Assistant Managers, and department leaders who are invested in your development and long‑term success. These leaders will coach you through real‑world scenarios, provide feedback, and support your growth as you learn how to lead teams, manage performance, and uphold company standards. In addition, you will collaborate daily with cross‑functional store teams, from sales and merchandising to operations and inventory. Building strong relationships with team members at every level will be key as you learn how to motivate, communicate, and lead through influence in a fast‑paced environment. Successful completion of the MIT program is required for promotion into a Manager role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of relevant leadership or management experience required
Demonstrated success leading departments of up to 40 team members while driving operational excellence and achieving sales targets
Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate and develop others
Customer‑focused mindset with a passion for delivering a great shopping experience
Solid business acumen and comfort working with performance metrics and reports
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to make sound decisions using judgment, logic, and common sense
Ability to complete required certifications, including Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck
A team-first attitude

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Immerse yourself in every facet of running a high‑volume retail business, gaining hands‑on experience across operations, sales leadership, and people management.
Rotate through store departments to understand how merchandising, staffing, inventory, and customer experience all connect to overall performance.
Apply business insights while learning how decisions made on the floor impact results.
Partner closely with store leadership to develop and execute strategies that drive sales, service, and operational excellence.
Analyze performance metrics, plan labor effectively, and adjust priorities in real time to meet business demands.
Lead teams, manage performance, and uphold company standards.
Collaborate daily with cross‑functional store teams, from sales and merchandising to operations and inventory.
Motivate, communicate, and lead through influence in a fast‑paced environment.
Manage and audit firearm sales, ensuring all transactions meet federal and state requirements through accurate completion of ATF Form 4473, background check verification, and final approval.
Step in wherever needed, even if it's outside of core duties.