Store Manager - Golf Galaxy

Golf Galaxy; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Golf Galaxy is seeking a Specialty Retail Store Manager to oversee store operations in Evansville, IN. You will drive sales, manage profitability, and lead a high-performing team focused on exceptional customer service.

The role requires 5+ years in retail management with a preference for golf sales/service, plus strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. You will schedule, recruit, and develop staff while maintaining standards for merchandising and operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail management experience.
• Golf sales/service experience preferred.
• World-class customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and scheduling tools.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store operations and profitability through customer satisfaction and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and drive associate engagement.
• Drive sales intensity, store payroll planning, and monitor progress to achieve targets.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and develop store staff.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate in-store talent; set clear expectations and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, loss prevention, and cash-handling procedures.
• Create a motivating climate and foster a culture of high performance.

Skills

Retail management

Golf sales/service

Customer service

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Flexible availability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

Overview

Golf Galaxy is seeking a specialty Retail Store Manager to oversee store operations.

• Drive sales and profitability through customer satisfaction and report analysis.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers by ensuring high associate engagement and service levels.
• Drive and sustain sales intensity, operations integrity and profitability within store by setting high expectations, holding staff accountable, and monitoring and measuring progress to achieve positive results.
• Effectively schedule for the store, develop payroll plans, and monitor payroll daily to ensure the plan is met.
• Uphold Golf Galaxy standards for merchandise presentation.
• Responsible for recruitment, interviewing, and hiring across the store.
• Select, on‑board, empower, and develop a highly effective team of individuals.
• Lead consistent evaluation and development of in‑store talent.
• Define a clear vision and strategy in order to communicate expectations.
• Demonstrate a flexible leadership style to foster team member engagement including recognition.
• Create a climate within the store in which staff are motivated to do their best, strong morale and spiriting in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; and creates a feeling of belonging within the team.
• Hold all team members accountable to drive results by being available, removing barriers and obstacles, facilitating change, and providing coaching/feedback related to performance.
• Issue appropriate counseling and disciplinary action to associates who fail to meet our performance standards.
• Drive shrink results through compliance to all guidelines involved with safety, loss prevention, and cash‑handling procedures.
• Ensure completion of training requirements are met across the store.
• Incorporate your customer’s perspective when defining success.

As a General Sales Manager with Golf Galaxy, you will have the opportunity to attend our annual Golf Galaxy Expo featuring the best brands in the golf industry!

Qualifications

• 5+ years retail management experience required; golf sales/service preferred
• Technical skills in club repair & fitting preferred
• World-class customer service skill and interpersonal/communication skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Flexible availability – including nights, weekend, and holidays

Virtual Requirements

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!