Store Sales Manager #163 - Montgomery, AL

Academy • Montgomery, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Sales Manager leads day-to-day performance at a high-volume Academy Sports + Outdoors retail store, overseeing Hardlines and Softlines. The role turns business goals into priorities that support sales, merchandising excellence, and consistent operations across departments. Through hands-on leadership on the sales floor, the manager sets standards for customer service, execution, and team engagement.

The manager coaches and develops leaders and team members through training, feedback, and accountability. They use sales metrics, labor plans, and inventory insights to adjust strategies that improve productivity and profitability while maintaining in-stock and visual standards. The role also ensures company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements are followed, including requirements related to firearm sales.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading departments of up to 40 team members while driving operational excellence and achieving sales targets.
• Strong customer service mindset, communication skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Business acumen and understanding of sales performance, labor planning, and profitability.
• Ability to interpret reports and use metrics to inform decisions and priorities.
• Working knowledge of inventory systems, payroll processes, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-traffic environments.
• Ability to complete and maintain required certifications, including Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck.
• Ability to manage and audit firearm sales and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• 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 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 perform 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day performance of a high-volume retail store, overseeing Hardlines and Softlines.
• Translate business goals into priorities that drive sales, merchandising excellence, and operational consistency across departments.
• Lead hands-on on the sales floor and set standards for customer service, execution, and team engagement.
• Coach, develop, and inspire leaders and team members through training, feedback, and accountability.
• Use sales metrics, labor plans, and inventory insights to adjust strategies and improve productivity and profitability.
• Maintain strong in-stock and visual standards.
• Uphold company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Store Director, store leaders, Team Leads, department leaders, and corporate and field partners to align priorities and execute company initiatives.
• Manage and audit firearm sales, ensuring transactions meet federal and state requirements through accurate ATF Form 4473 completion, background check verification, and final approval.

What This Job Offers

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