ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS District Manager - Kansas/Missouri Salary in the United States

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

Job Description:

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum eight years related work experience.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience.

ATTENDANCE

• Regular attendance required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer – proficient in using Excel, Lotus Notes, Word
• Communication – effective listening, speaking and writing skills
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
• Local and overnight travel by ground and/or air
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

SOME DUTIES:

• Under the direction of the Regional General Manager, oversees the operation of a given number of up to seven stores within a specified area.
• Mentors and manages Store Directors and supporting management team.
• Visits assigned stores on a regular basis.
• Ensures short-term and long-term succession planning is in place and executed through leadership and management development to establish appropriate “bench strength” within the District.
• Oversees marketing direction for the District.
• Responsible for getting into new markets nine months out and determining market needs for the District’s future location from advertising/marketing to product assortment and niche categories.
• Prepares and justifies budgets that forecast capital, overhead, and expenses 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.
• Reviews operational records and reports prepared by Store Directors to project sales and to determine store profitability.
• 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, as well as maintaining consistent application of all people development and people management practices.
• 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 associates and customers.
• Required to learn company policies and procedures.
• Required to learn company safety rules.

Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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.​