Store Operations Leader: Build Teams, Elevate Experience

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Houston, TX is seeking a Store Operations Manager for Store #35 - Bingle. You will lead store operations, coach team members, and drive sales, service, and safety standards on the floor, while partnering with store directors and assistants.

This role emphasizes inventory flow, labor planning, and merchandising execution, with a trajectory toward broader leadership responsibilities through hands-on development and cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience.
• Proven success leading departments of up to 40 team members.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop people.
• Solid business acumen to interpret operational and financial data.
• Experience with inventory systems, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to complete certifications and adhere to safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and drive sales, service, and safety standards on the floor.
• Coach team members and partner with store leadership to plan priorities.
• Manage inventory flow, labor planning, and merchandising execution.
• Collaborate with Store Directors and Assistant Managers to translate strategy into action.

Skills

Leadership

Retail Operations

Customer Service

Workforce Management

Driving Results

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Inventory systems

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Houston, TX is seeking a Store Operations Manager for Store #35 - Bingle. You will lead store operations, coach team members, and drive sales, service, and safety standards on the floor, while partnering with store directors and assistants.

This role emphasizes inventory flow, labor planning, and merchandising execution, with a trajectory toward broader leadership responsibilities through hands-on development and cross‑department collaboration.