Store Team Lead

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can thrive in a dynamic environment that values hard work and growth. As a Team Lead, you will play a crucial role in executing projects and initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and store profitability. This position offers the opportunity to lead a team, ensuring operational excellence while meeting sales targets. If you are passionate about sports and outdoor activities, and enjoy fostering a collaborative atmosphere, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in a company dedicated to making sports and outdoor experiences accessible to everyone.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least two years of relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Communication

Inventory Software Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory Software

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
• Operation Team Lead
• Store Inventory Control Team Lead
• Store Merchandising Team Lead
• Sales Team Lead Softlines
• Sales Team Lead Hardlines

Qualifications:

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 firearms transactions, where applicable.
• Must meet requirements to obtain/maintain FOID card (Illinois only).

Skills:

• Excellent customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, instructions, and manuals.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
• Understanding of instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Knowledge of inventory software, order processing, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities:

See full job description for details.

Additional 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:

• Good hearing and vision to perform duties.
• Adhere to work hours, policies, and rules.
• Stand, walk, reach, handle, and lift up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Stooping, crouching, grasping, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and lifting 21-40 pounds frequently.
• Sitting, climbing, balancing, and lifting 41-60 pounds occasionally.

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 other protected categories.

With over 80 years of experience and more than 22,000 team members, we pride ourselves on creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, and growth.