Store Merchandise Execution Specialist
About The Position
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country. Our people are what truly set us apart. We are a passionate, purpose-driven team committed to each other and our customers. We have over 80 years of experience building a people-first culture, creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. Our driving force is the belief in the power of fun. Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure – you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 3+ years of retail operations or merchandising experience required
- Previous experience understanding Floor Plans and Planograms
- Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
- Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail and meet critical deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
- Ability to identify opportunities and drive change within all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work cross functionally to gain alignment with key stakeholders on complex challenges
- Work well independently, as well as effectively contribute to a team environment
- Flexible, change embracing in a rapidly evolving work environment
- Ability to operate professionally, effectively, and ethically in a fast-paced work environment
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Power Point
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management or relevant field of study preferred
Responsibilities
- Drive the strategic planning, communication and execution of divisionally specific merchandising initiatives
- Support assigned merchandise categories by providing comprehensive direction to stores regarding planograms, floor plans, visual and signage, fixtures, pricing, and merchandising execution
- Partner with field leadership to gather feedback from stores regarding merchandise execution tasks and merchandising execution opportunities
- Work cross-functionally to develop initiatives to drive sales, control costs and improve customer experience
- Create content for communication tools such as: Monthly Overview, Seasonal Gameplans, Pricing projects, etc.
- Leverage the Task Management / Communication tool to deliver Merchandise Execution, Promotional and Special Project memos.
- Lead the in-store execution of POG pre-sets and develop post mortems for all major seasonal sets
- Drive incremental sales through creative merchandising, suggestive selling and outside the box thinking.
- Support the In-Store Services and 3rd party vendor relationships for specific product categories
- Participate in coordinating merchandising tasks for special projects tied to specific product categories
- Collaborate with stores, merchants and other corporate departments to improve future merchandising execution
- Actively be available to communicate business needs to the field that will drive sales, efficiencies, and overall customer experience
- Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
- Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned
Benefits
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
