Store Director #99 - Jackson, MS

Academy Sports•Madison, MS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Director leads the overall success of the store by driving exceptional customer experiences, strong financial performance, and a culture of teamwork and accountability. The role sets the store’s vision, translates company priorities into clear goals, and empowers team members to perform at their best. It balances hands-on day-to-day operations with longer-term strategy to deliver consistent results. The Store Director oversees store operations, including merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, expense management, and talent development. The role analyzes performance trends and customer insights to identify opportunities to grow sales, improve efficiency, and strengthen execution across departments. The Store Director also represents the store in the community, building relationships that support traffic, brand loyalty, and sustained growth. The position works closely with department and assistant store leaders, regional leaders, and cross-functional teams to provide guidance, align departments, execute initiatives, and maintain company standards. The role is full-time and averages 45–50 hours per week during peak times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
10 years of retail experience, including 7 years of progressive leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated success leading retail teams, including salaried leaders and teams of 40–80 people.
Strong customer service mindset focused on exceptional in-store experiences.
Demonstrated ability to drive sales, profitability, and operational execution.
Experience managing store operations, including merchandising, inventory, and loss prevention.
Financial acumen and experience with budgeting, payroll, and expense control.
Ability to communicate, interpret, and execute company policies and initiatives effectively.
Ability to maintain a Federal Firearms License (FFL) for the store.
Ability to complete and maintain required Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck certifications.
Ability to audit firearm sales in compliance with federal and state requirements, including ATF Form 4473 completion.
Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
Ability to remain on feet and move throughout the store for extended periods.
Ability to walk, bend, reach, pull, carry, and lift items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to complete repetitive tasks, including scanning, stocking, and folding merchandise.
Comfort using ladders or step stools to access merchandise.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards.
Team-first attitude and willingness to step in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall success of the store, including customer experience, financial performance, teamwork, and accountability.
Set the store’s vision and translate company priorities into clear goals.
Oversee merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, expense management, and talent development.
Analyze performance trends and customer insights to grow sales, improve efficiency, and strengthen execution.
Build community relationships that support store traffic, brand loyalty, and growth.
Guide and coach department and assistant store leaders and align execution across departments.
Partner with regional leaders and cross-functional teams to share insights, execute initiatives, and maintain company standards.
Audit firearm sales for compliance with federal and state requirements, including completion of ATF Form 4473.
Complete and maintain required Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck certifications.
Maintain a Federal Firearms License (FFL) for the store.
Travel periodically to support operations in other stores as needed.