Store Director: Lead Teams, Drive Growth & Experience

Academy Sports and Outdoors

Manhattan (KS)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Store Director in Kansas to lead the store's overall success with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences and strong financial performance. You will set the vision for the store, translate priorities into clear goals, and empower a team of 40–80 associates to perform at their best.

You will oversee merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, and expense management, while driving sales growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
10 years of retail experience, including 7 years of progressive leadership responsibility.
Strong customer service mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional in-store experiences.
Demonstrated ability to drive sales, profitability, and operational execution.

Responsibilities

Lead overall store success with a focus on customer experience and financial performance.
Set the store vision and translate priorities into clear goals.
Oversee merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, and expense management.
Develop talent and leadership within teams of 40–80 people.
Analyze performance trends and collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams.