Store Operations Leader — Drive Sales, Service & Growth

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Foley, AL seeks an Operations Manager to lead in-store experience, coach teams, and drive operational excellence across departments.

You will translate strategy into action on the sales floor, optimize inventory and labor planning, and partner with store leaders to meet safety and service standards.

The role prepares you for broader leadership, rewarding those who build people, analyze data, and deliver strong results in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading departments of up to 40 team members while driving operational excellence and achieving sales targets.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop people.
• Solid business acumen with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with inventory systems, order processing, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to complete required certifications, including Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck.
• Comfortably manage and audit firearm sales, ensuring all transactions meet federal and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model exceptional store leadership to deliver a strong store experience.
• Plan priorities with store leaders and coach team members to respond quickly to business needs.
• Translate strategy into action on the sales floor and optimize inventory flow, labor planning, and merchandising execution.
• Develop processes to achieve safety standards, customer service goals, and operational excellence.
• Prepare for broader leadership opportunities through hands‑on development and exposure.

Skills

Leadership

Retail Operations

Customer Service

Workforce Management

Driving Results

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Foley, AL seeks an Operations Manager to lead in-store experience, coach teams, and drive operational excellence across departments.

You will translate strategy into action on the sales floor, optimize inventory and labor planning, and partner with store leaders to meet safety and service standards.

The role prepares you for broader leadership, rewarding those who build people, analyze data, and deliver strong results in a fast-paced retail environment.