Store Operations Leader: Growth, Coaching & Excellence

Academy; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Stillwater, OK is seeking an Operations Manager to deliver a strong store experience while building leadership capability and operational excellence.

You will coach teams, manage daily execution across departments, and translate priorities into action, focusing on inventory flow, labor planning, merchandising, and safety.

This role prepares you for broader leadership responsibilities through exposure and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience
• Experience leading departments of up to 40 team members

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and ensure sales, service, and safety standards are met.
• Coach and develop team members; manage inventory flow and labor planning.
• Partner with store leadership to translate strategy into action.

Skills

Leadership

Retail Operations

Customer Service

Workforce Management

Driving Results

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory Systems

Payroll Systems

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Stillwater, OK is seeking an Operations Manager to deliver a strong store experience while building leadership capability and operational excellence.

You will coach teams, manage daily execution across departments, and translate priorities into action, focusing on inventory flow, labor planning, merchandising, and safety.

This role prepares you for broader leadership responsibilities through exposure and development.