Store Director #99 - Jackson, MS

Academy Sports + Outdoors • Jackson, MS

6d • 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, turns company priorities into clear goals, and empowers team members to perform at their best. It combines hands-on leadership of daily operations with long-term planning to deliver consistent results.

The Store Director oversees merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, expense management, and talent development. The role analyzes performance trends and customer insights to identify ways 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 align departments, coach employees, execute initiatives, and maintain company standards. Periodic travel to support operations at other stores may be required. The role also includes auditing firearm sales in compliance with federal and state requirements, maintaining required certifications, and maintaining the store’s Federal Firearms License.

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.
• Willingness to travel periodically to support operations in other stores as needed.
• Ability to audit firearm sales in compliance with federal and state requirements, including ATF Form 4473 completion.
• Ability to complete and maintain required Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck certification.
• Ability to maintain the store’s Federal Firearms License.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
• Ability to remain on your feet and move throughout the store for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, pull, carry, and lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including scanning, stocking, and folding merchandise.
• Comfort using ladders or step stools to access merchandise as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Acceptable hearing and vision to perform job duties.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards.

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 store operations, including merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, expense management, and talent development.
• Analyze performance trends and customer insights to grow sales, improve efficiency, and strengthen execution across departments.
• Build community relationships that support store traffic, brand loyalty, and sustained growth.
• Guide, coach, and provide clear direction to department and assistant store leaders.
• Partner with regional leaders and cross-functional teams to share insights, execute initiatives, and maintain company standards.
• Travel periodically to support operations in other stores as needed.
• Audit firearm sales in compliance with federal and state requirements, including completion of ATF Form 4473.
• Complete and maintain required Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck certifications.
• Maintain the Federal Firearms License for the store.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director