The Store Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and operational excellence of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Team Store. This position drives revenue growth, inventory management, guest satisfaction, team member development, and execution of merchandising strategies while ensuring a best-in-class retail experience for Falcons, Atlanta United, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium guests.
The Store Manager leads a team of retail leaders and associates on game day, leveraging data-driven decision-making, operational discipline, and exceptional people leadership to achieve business objectives and elevate the guest experience.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage daily store operations and ensure successful execution of stadium events and activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, visually appealing, and guest-ready retail environment.
- Oversee Team Store opening and closing procedures, POS operations, cash handling, loss prevention, and compliance with established operational standards.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to execute business priorities and maintain operational excellence.
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience that drives fan engagement and satisfaction.
- Establish clear expectations for guest service, selling behaviors, merchandise presentation, operational execution, and team accountability.
- Partner with the Merchandising & Buying team to ensure product displays, featured merchandise, and promotional execution align with established brand and business priorities.
- Drive store performance through accountability for sales, profitability, and key business metrics.
- Partner with Warehouse to coordinate inventory transfers, product distribution, replenishment needs, and inventory discrepancies.
- Support execution of special retail events, product launches, player appearances, and other initiatives hosted within the Main Team Store.
- Leverage data, technology, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support department, event, stadium, and business needs.
- Embrace and practice our 6 Core Values: Put People First, Listen and Respond, Include Everyone, Innovate Continuously, Lead by Example, Give Back to Others
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Retail Leadership Experience: Minimum five years of retail management experience with a proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive performance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Business & Operational Acumen: Demonstrated success managing financial performance, business metrics, inventory, merchandising, labor planning, and operational execution.
- Technical & Interpersonal Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in retail systems and technology and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound operational decisions in a high-volume retail environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, home games, concerts, and special events.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and support hands-on store operations as business needs require.
Success In This Role
A successful Store Manager consistently delivers:
- Exceptional guest and fan experiences.
- Strong revenue growth and profitability.
- High-performing, engaged teams.
- Operational excellence and inventory accuracy.
- Effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Innovative solutions that improve efficiency and business performance.
- A retail environment that reflects the world-class standards of AMB Sports + Entertainment.