Store Operations Leader — Elevate Customer Experience

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking an Operations Manager in Huntsville, AL, responsible for hands‑on store leadership, driving operational excellence, and achieving sales targets. You will partner with store leaders to plan priorities, coach teams, and respond quickly to business needs.

The role emphasizes inventory control, labor planning, and merchandising execution, with opportunities for broader leadership growth and development in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience leading departments of up to 40 team members; driving sales and ops.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and deliver strong store experience.
• Coach team members and align on priorities with store leaders.
• Manage inventory flow, labor planning, and merchandising execution.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance on the floor.

Skills

Leadership

Retail Operations

Customer Service

Workforce Management

Driving Results

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Inventory systems

Order processing

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking an Operations Manager in Huntsville, AL, responsible for hands‑on store leadership, driving operational excellence, and achieving sales targets. You will partner with store leaders to plan priorities, coach teams, and respond quickly to business needs.

The role emphasizes inventory control, labor planning, and merchandising execution, with opportunities for broader leadership growth and development in a fast‑paced retail environment.