Aspiring Store Leader — Management in Training

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Newnan, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Newnan, GA offers a Store Manager in Training program that immerses you in a high-volume retail environment, rotating through departments to learn merchandising, staffing, inventory, and customer experience.

You will develop leadership skills under store leadership, learn to analyze performance metrics, plan labor, and drive sales and service. Successful MIT completion leads to a store leader role; expect 45–50 hours weekly during peak times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and leadership experience.
• Experience leading departments and achieving sales targets.
• Strong communication, coaching, and decision-making skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to analyze performance metrics.
• Willingness to complete required certifications and firearm compliance.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through store departments to understand merchandising, staffing, inventory, and customer experience.
• Analyze performance metrics, plan labor, and adjust priorities in real time.
• Complete MIT program with the goal of promotion to a Manager role.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Customer Service

Training

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Newnan, GA offers a Store Manager in Training program that immerses you in a high-volume retail environment, rotating through departments to learn merchandising, staffing, inventory, and customer experience.

You will develop leadership skills under store leadership, learn to analyze performance metrics, plan labor, and drive sales and service. Successful MIT completion leads to a store leader role; expect 45–50 hours weekly during peak times.