Manager Store Merchandise Execution

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

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management or relevant field of study preferred

Work Experiences:

• 7+ years of retail operations or merchandising experience required
• Product merchandising experience preferred
• Business continuity planning and execution preferred
• Previous experience understanding Floor Plans and Planograms

Skills:

• Analytical, with problem solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail and meet critical deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with varying levels of management
• Ability to identify opportunities and drive change within all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding creative merchandising skills
• Ability to build partnerships and influence across all levels of management
• Demonstrates strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to operate professionally, effectively, and ethically as a supervisor in a fast-paced work environment
• Coach, develop and mentor a team of Specialist
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of an assigned merchandise category, providing comprehensive feedback and insight into planograms, floor plans, visual and signage, fixtures, merchandising, price changes and inventory transfers on behalf of stores organization
• Collaborate with Risk Management and other corporate stakeholders to ensure business continuity during both anticipated and unexpected service interruptions
• Collaborate with specific corporate partners and the stores to drive, activate and improve the Hot Market initiatives
• Manage the In-Store Services and 3rd party vendor relationships
• Partner with corporate departments to provide stores with complete, timely and informative directives on all merchandise related tasks and projects for multiple or expansive product categories
• Gather feedback from stores regarding merchandise execution task and merchandising opportunities
• Manage the in-store execution of POG sets and develop post mortems for all major seasonal sets
• Lead directly and indirectly to drive sales through leadership, providing direction and constant coaching
• Provide stores with details to drive core and seasonal POG sets and in-store initiatives
• Partner with corporate and store teams regarding initiatives to drive sales, control costs and improve customer experience
• Participate in coordinating merchandising tasks for special projects tied to specific product categories
• Collaborate with stores, merchants and other departments to improve future merchandising execution
• Regularly evaluate and adjust current processes in partnership with the larger Store Operations team
• Execute weekly business reviews through analysis of specific product categories
• 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 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

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.