Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.
Job Description:
At least 5 years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required.
- Communication - effective listening, speaking, and writing
- Computer - proficient in Excel, Lotus Notes, Word and ability to learn Oracle Retail applications.
- Interpersonal
- Assortment
- Planning
- Forecasting
- Managerial
- Negotiating
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Analytical
- Buying
Regular attendance required.
- Domestic and international travel required.
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- Negotiates and buys merchandise for assigned categories.
- Helps manage Open to Buy ensuring margins, turns, and profitability are within plan.
- Determines assortment and item life cycles
- Collaborates with planner on merchandise flow
- Gives direction on regular, promotional, and clearance pricing
- Analyzes supplier performance and makes necessary adjustments.
- Analyzes product performance at the store level within assigned category
- Collaborates with Replenishment Analyst on inventory levels and distribution.
- Collaborates with eCom merchandiser regularly on assortment, placement, promotions, and marketing
- Works with Category Manager on ad layouts, item selection, and ad proofing Oversees advertising for assigned categories.
- Analyzes ads and drives change to optimize ad performance.
- Conducts line reviews for assigned categories Initiates Plan-O-Grams.
- Works with stores and distribution center to answer questions, and identifies and resolves issues.
- Searches for new suppliers, categories, and items.
- Shops competition to compare products, pricing, merchandising, etc.
- Manages category management team for their assigned categories
- Negotiate vendor allowances and terms.
- Tours Academy stores.
- Required to learn company safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Full timeEqual 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.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
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What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
