High-Impact Retail Sales Manager - Lead a Dynamic Store Team

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Tennessee is seeking a Sales Manager to lead the day-to-day performance of a high-volume store, shaping how customers experience our brand. You will oversee Hardlines and Softlines, translate business goals into clear priorities, and drive sales, merchandising, and operations with hands-on leadership.

You will coach and develop a diverse team, using metrics, labor plans, and inventory insights to boost productivity and profitability while ensuring in-stock levels,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience leading departments of up to 40 team members.
• Strong customer service mindset with effective communication.
• Business acumen with sales performance and profitability understanding.
• Ability to interpret reports and use metrics to prioritize work.
• Knowledge of inventory systems and payroll processes.
• Capability to handle firearms sales with required compliance.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-traffic retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day performance of a high-volume store and set priorities.
• Oversee Hardlines and Softlines, aligning goals with store strategy.
• Coach, develop, and inspire a diverse team of leaders and associates.
• Use sales metrics, labor plans, and inventory insights to drive results.
• Maintain in-stock and visual standards, and ensure safety policies.
• Collaborate with store directors and department leaders to execute initiatives.

Skills

Customer Service

Management

Workforce Management

Driving Results

Operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Tennessee is seeking a Sales Manager to lead the day-to-day performance of a high-volume store, shaping how customers experience our brand. You will oversee Hardlines and Softlines, translate business goals into clear priorities, and drive sales, merchandising, and operations with hands-on leadership.

You will coach and develop a diverse team, using metrics, labor plans, and inventory insights to boost productivity and profitability while ensuring in-stock levels,