Sr Manager Merchant Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R304482)

Description

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

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field study or equivalent years of related work experience required

Work Experiences:

• 10+ years of experience in retail management or merchandising
• Previous retail-specific buying, planning, visual merchandising or store experience required

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience leading and working with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience working closely with senior leadership
• Results oriented, passionate and demonstrating a strong sense of urgency
• Outstanding creative merchandising skills
• Ability to build partnerships and influence across all levels of management
• Demonstrates strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities:

• Leads team of Regional Merchants who act as a liaison for Store Leadership by communicating in-store priorities, proving feedback with merchants, planners and vendor representatives.
• Improves Academy's ability to deliver on local market product needs by influencing the performance and execution of the Regional Merchant team.
• Guides department performance by analyzing merchant initiatives to execute overall strategy and shape company merchandising standards.
• Provides leadership to Regional Merchant team through guidance and analysis of merchandising execution, visual presentation, new concepts, and inventory management.
• Drives sales through the elevation of Academy product and merchandise assortments by collaborating with key partners such as merchants, regional marketing, planning & replenishment, stores and field leaders.
• Leads the vision and creation of programs to enhance in store merchandising presentation, streamline processes, deliver localized needs, and maintain a competitive edge.
• Supports new store assortment and provides input to shape company merchandising standards
• Leads efforts to gather and synthesize post season feedback from field teams in order to affect change within merchant and marketing divisions.
• Understands merchandise, selling, product training and strategies to champion and set the overall direction of standards and performance through driving sales.
• Regularly visits stores and competitors to assess and understand market opportunities.
• Drives innovation by understanding the merchandising needs of all Academy regions and markets.
• Works on complex or special projects that will impact Academy merchandising.
• Participates in cross functional groups and presents regularly to key members of leadership.
• Provides open feedback and mentorship to the team for continued growth and development.
• Inspires, motivates, and develops the team within a fast paced environment.
• Develops 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

• 75% travel required, other 25% of time spent in Katy, TX working with Corporate teams
• 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.​