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Company: Academy Sports + Outdoors
Location: Katy, TX
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Retail, Wholesale, Apparel

Description

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

Job Description:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Merchandising or relevant field study or equivalent years of related work experience required

Work Experiences:

  • 7+ years of retail merchandising management, execution experience required
  • Demonstrated track record of applying creative merchandising skills to drive business results

Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
  • Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
  • Provide superior customer service, demonstrating sound logic and judgment
  • Consistently operate with the highest level of discernment and confidentiality
  • Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to effectively react and resolve conflict
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel, Power Point

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee team that monitors and supports stores in execution of overall standardized merchandise processes in partnership with key stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Regional Merchant, Marketing, Merchants, Planning & Replenishment to provide feedback on various category planogram sets throughout the year
  • Identify opportunities to improve merchandising and execution in stores and implement proven and measurable solutions to drive sales and improve efficiencies
  • Outline strategy and set direction for team in developing memos, supporting seasonal game plans and implementing merchandising strategies
  • Partner with Risk Management and Communications to support stores in the execution of business continuity procedures
  • Support execution of hot market and licensed products in partnership with Merchants
  • Manage and oversee store services and vendor relationships
  • Responsible for managing and controlling expenses and budget
  • Motivates and develops team
  • Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
  • Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

  • Able to travel and/or work flexible hours such as evening, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
  • Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Full time Equal Employment Opportunity

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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