NEW STORE - Store Sales Manager #385 - Boardman, OH

Academy Sports + Outdoors • Boardman, OH

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About The Position

The Store Sales Manager at Academy Sports + Outdoors is responsible for the overall management and operational excellence of the store, focusing on supervising and managing team members in both Hardlines and Softlines Sales. This leadership role aims to drive store performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure profitability through effective team coordination and communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• At least three years of relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrated success in leading overall departments of up to 40 people to drive operational excellence and sales targets.
• Exceptional supervisory and management skills; ability to effectively coach department members on store policies, protocols, and expectations.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Effective problem solving and communication with customers and team members.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of business implications of decisions, knowledge of market and competition, and an orientation to profitability and established targets.
• Working knowledge of inventory software, order processing systems, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail management or sales leadership roles.
• Knowledge of outdoor sports and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Overall management responsibility for the execution and operational excellence of the entire store.
• Management responsibility for Hardlines and Softlines Sales, including employee selection, training, discipline, termination, and development.
• Provides departmental direction to the Hardlines and Softlines Sales team and daily supervisory oversight to Team Leads and team members.
• Develops and implements strategy for achieving weekly and monthly operational goals and completing tasks assigned to the store.
• Manages workforce productivity, efficiency, and process improvement projects and initiatives.
• Responsible for holding team members accountable for compliance with established sales, safety, and security practices and procedures.
• Ensures the completion of departmental zoning and adherence to department, store, and Company standards.
• Supervises the execution of various assignments as delegated by the Store Director.
• Actively participates in floor walks with Regional Vice President, District Manager, and Store Director and creates an implementation plan based on feedback.
• Audits firearm sales in compliance with federal and state law, including completing ATF Form 4473 and conducting background checks.
• Provides supervisory oversight to the team member talent lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, developing, and coaching team members.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts on products and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree