Store Team Lead

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a difference in the sports and outdoors retail sector. As a Team Lead, you'll play a vital role in executing projects and initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and drive store profitability. This full-time position offers the chance to lead a dedicated team while ensuring operational excellence. If you have a passion for sports and a commitment to growth, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to thrive in a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant work experience required.
• Must meet federal and state requirements for firearms transactions.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of projects and initiatives while leading team members.
• Impact customer satisfaction and store profitability.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Inventory software knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Order processing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our Purpose is to make it easier for everyone to enjoy more sports and outdoors. Team Leads drive the execution of projects and initiatives while leading team members. Through this important work, Team Leads impact customer satisfaction, store profitability, and Academy's Purpose.

Job Description:

Click the link(s) below to see each individual position's full job description:

• Logistics Team Lead
• Operations Team Lead
• Store Inventory Control Team Lead
• Store Merchandising Team Lead
• Sales Team Lead Softlines
• Sales Team Lead Hardlines

Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience:

• At least two years of relevant work experience required.
• Support of people and processes to drive operational excellence and sales targets.
• Must meet federal and state requirements for selling and processing firearms transactions, where applicable.
• Must qualify to obtain/maintain FOID card (Illinois only).

Skills:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills; effective problem solver.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, plan-o-grams, and manuals.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Apply understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Working knowledge of inventory software, order processing systems, and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities:

Refer to the detailed job description for more information.

Other Requirements (excluding Lead Cashier):

• Meet federal and state requirements for firearms transactions, where applicable.
• Qualify to obtain/maintain FOID card (Illinois only).
• Complete Firearms Sales Certification Training, where applicable.

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Acceptable hearing and vision levels to perform job duties.
• Adhere to work hours, policies, and rules.
• Stand, walk, reach, handle, and lift up to 20 pounds constantly; lift 21-40 pounds frequently; lift 41-60 pounds occasionally.

Full-time position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.