Store Operations Leader: People, Process, Performance

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Meridian, MS is seeking an Operations Manager to lead store operations, deliver an outstanding shopper experience, and develop leadership talent. You will partner with store leaders to translate strategy into action on the sales floor while coaching team members for peak performance.

The role emphasizes inventory flow, labor planning, and merchandising execution, with a path toward broader leadership responsibilities in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience.
• Led departments up to 40 team members, driving operations and sales.
• Strong business acumen to interpret operational and financial data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with inventory, payroll, order processing, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a strong store experience and drive operational excellence.
• Plan priorities with store leaders and coach team members.
• Learn inventory flow, labor planning, and merchandising execution.
• Prepare for broader leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Retail Operations

Customer Service

Workforce Management

Driving Results

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Meridian, MS is seeking an Operations Manager to lead store operations, deliver an outstanding shopper experience, and develop leadership talent. You will partner with store leaders to translate strategy into action on the sales floor while coaching team members for peak performance.

The role emphasizes inventory flow, labor planning, and merchandising execution, with a path toward broader leadership responsibilities in a dynamic retail environment.