Store Director: Lead Growth, Experience & Team

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Store Director to lead a high-performing team and deliver exceptional in-store experiences across the Beaumont location. You will drive profitability, optimize operations, and foster a culture of accountability and teamwork, while aligning with company priorities and community engagement.

You will oversee merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, and expense management, translating strategic goals into actionable plans for departments and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• 10 years of retail experience, including 7 years of progressive leadership responsibility
• Demonstrated success leading retail teams, including salaried leaders and teams of 40-80 people
• Strong customer service mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional in-store experiences
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales, profitability, and operational execution
• Experience managing store operations including merchandising, inventory, and loss prevention
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, payroll, and expense control
• Ability to communicate, interpret, and execute company policies and initiatives effectively
• Willingness to travel periodically to support operations in other stores as needed
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you’re happy to step in wherever you’re needed

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall success of the store by driving exceptional customer experiences, strong financial performance, and a culture rooted in teamwork and accountability.
• Set the vision for the store, translating company priorities into clear goals while creating an environment where team members feel empowered to perform at their best.
• Balance day-to-day operations with long-term strategy to consistently deliver results.
• Oversee all aspects of store operations, including merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, expense management, and talent development.
• Analyze performance trends and customer insights to identify opportunities to grow sales, improve efficiency, and strengthen execution across every department.
• Serve as the face of the store within the community, building relationships that drive traffic, brand loyalty, and sustained growth.
• Work closely with a team of department and assistant store leaders who rely on guidance, coaching, and clear direction for alignment across departments.
• Partner with regional leaders and cross-functional teams to share insights, execute initiatives, and maintain consistency with company standards.
• Shape strategies that elevate performance while staying connected to broader business priorities.

Skills

Leadership Development

Customer Service

Operations

Strategy and Execution

P&L Responsibility

Workforce Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Store Director to lead a high-performing team and deliver exceptional in-store experiences across the Beaumont location. You will drive profitability, optimize operations, and foster a culture of accountability and teamwork, while aligning with company priorities and community engagement.

You will oversee merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, and expense management, translating strategic goals into actionable plans for departments and staff.