Description
Who We Are
At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you'll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience.
Work Experiences:
- Minimum eight years related work experience
- Multi Unit leadership experience in retail or related industry
Skills:
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Demonstrates integrity always
- Learns quickly and enjoys challenges
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Professional, self starter and takes initiative
- Proficient knowledge of computers and software applications
- Motivates others
- Organization and prioritization skills
- Interpersonal skills
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Regional Vice President, the District Manager oversees the operation of a given number of stores within a specified area and provides strategic direction to a team of Store Directors who act as the primary support in his/her designated store.
- Inspires, leads and manages a district team by setting clear expectations and drives key performance indicators while creating a culture that focuses on customers and team members.
- Things strategically to identify trends and implement action plans to improve key performance indicators
- Coaches and empowers store leaders to deliver on company goals and priorities.
- Provides constructive and actionable feedback to members of the team while mentoring and motivating others
- Conducts high impact store visits on a regular basis and conducts in depth store walks
- Builds an engaged workforce through teaching, coaching and development.
- Provides regular performance-based feedback to team members
- Supports all Company rollouts and ensures implementation
- Ensures short-term and long-term succession planning is in place and executed through leadership and management development to establish bench strength within the District.
- Prepares and oversees budgets for the District and is responsible for the execution of the plan through P&L analysis while meeting District and Company goals
- Monitors cash flow, inventory controls, and overall profitability of assigned stores
- Compares prices, packaging, physical characteristics, styles of merchandise, and store operations of competitors on a regular basis
- Ensures assigned District complies with all governmental rules/regulations and established company policies, procedures, and standards
- Inspects premises of assigned stores to ensure that adequate security exists and that physical facilities comply with safety and environmental codes and ordinances
- Provides guidance regarding special circumstances, including inclement weather and security threats
- Maintains a safe, productive environment for team members and customers.
- Duties may change and team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
- Local and overnight travel by ground and/or air
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle and travel to stores 80-90% of the time
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
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