Academy
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Store Director #99 - Jackson, MS

Location
Jackson, MS · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Director
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
21 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Firearms Sales certification
  • Power Industrial Truck certification
  • Federal Firearms License (FFL)
  • retail store operations
  • inventory control
  • loss prevention
  • budgeting and payroll
  • workforce management

Also useful

  • merchandising
  • firearms sales compliance

About the role

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!

What You Will Work On As a Store Director, you will lead the overall success of your store by driving exceptional customer experiences, strong financial performance, and a culture rooted in teamwork and accountability. You will set the vision for the store, translating company priorities into clear goals while creating an environment where team members feel empowered to perform at their best.

Through hands-on leadership, you will balance day-to-day operations with long-term strategy to consistently deliver results. You will oversee all aspects of store operations, including merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, expense management, and talent development.

By analyzing performance trends and customer insights, you will identify opportunities to grow sales, improve efficiency, and strengthen execution across every department. You will also serve as the face of the store within the community, building relationships that drive traffic, brand loyalty, and sustained growth.

Who You Will Work With You will work closely with a team of department and assistant store leaders who rely on your guidance, coaching, and clear direction. Together, you will create alignment across departments, ensuring every team member understands how their work contributes to the overall success of the store.

You will also partner with regional leaders and cross-functional teams to share insights, execute initiatives, and maintain consistency with company standards. Through these partnerships, you will help shape strategies that elevate performance while staying connected to broader business priorities. What You Bring Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.

Read the original posting

From Academy's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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