Store Operations Manager #234 - Stillwater, OK

Academy Sports + Outdoors • Stillwater, OK

10d

About The Position

The Store Operations Manager plays a hands-on role in delivering a strong store experience while developing leadership capability and operational excellence. The role supports daily execution across departments and ensures sales, service, and safety standards are consistently met. Through active engagement on the sales floor, the manager learns to translate strategy into action.

The manager partners with store leaders to plan priorities, coach team members, and respond quickly to business needs. The position includes learning key processes such as inventory flow, labor planning, and merchandising execution, with the goal of strengthening the ability to influence results and prepare for broader leadership responsibilities through exposure and development. The manager works alongside Store Directors, Assistant Managers, and Team Leads, aligning priorities, addressing operational challenges, and modeling strong store leadership behaviors.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading departments of up to 40 team members, driving operational excellence, and achieving sales targets.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, including the ability to develop people.
• Solid business acumen and the ability to interpret operational and financial data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with inventory systems, order processing, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to complete and maintain required certifications, including Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck.
• Ability to manage and audit firearm sales, including ATF Form 4473 completion, background check verification, and final approval in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to assist where needed.
• 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 during scheduled shifts.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, pull, carry, and lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks and use ladders or step stools to access merchandise as needed.
• Ability to thrive 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily execution across store departments and help ensure sales, service, and safety standards are met.
• Engage actively on the sales floor and translate business strategy into action.
• Partner with store leaders to plan priorities, coach team members, and respond to business needs.
• Learn and support key processes, including inventory flow, labor planning, and merchandising execution.
• Lead departments of up to 40 team members while driving operational excellence and achieving sales targets.
• Manage and audit firearm sales, ensuring transactions meet federal and state requirements through accurate completion of ATF Form 4473, background check verification, and final approval.
• Step in where needed to support the team.
• Complete repetitive retail tasks such as scanning, stocking, and folding merchandise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed