Manager in Training #199 - Cartersville, GA

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Cartersville, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country. We are a passionate, purpose-driven team committed to each other and our customers. We have over 80 years of experience building a culture that puts people first, creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. In this role, you will not just help customers gear up for their next adventure, but you will launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose! 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.

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
Team-first attitude

Nice To Haves

Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.

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.
Learn how to analyze performance metrics, plan labor effectively, and adjust priorities in real time to meet business demands.
Stretch your leadership capability while preparing you for full accountability as a future store leader.
Work side-by-side with experienced Store Directors, Assistant Managers, and department leaders who are invested in your development and long-term success.
Learn how to lead teams, manage performance, and uphold company standards.
Collaborate daily with cross-functional store teams, from sales and merchandising to operations and inventory.
Build strong relationships with team members at every level.
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, prioritizing core duties while supporting the team.