Not specified (assumed based on typical retail leadership roles to be hybrid).
15+ years related work experience
5+ years retail merchant leadership
7+ years management experience
Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Vice President of DMM - Stream/Camping to lead merchandise strategy and implementation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retail management, particularly in merchandising, and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Job Summary
The role involves directing the development and implementation of merchandise strategy for multiple product categories within a large complex volume of SKUs.
Candidates must lead a team of 5-7 Senior Buyers or Buyers while fostering a culture that prioritizes people, fun, and meaningful connections.
Success requires leveraging financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses while driving incremental profit and market share growth.
Matching Summary
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Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Vice President of DMM - Stream/Camping to lead merchandise strategy and implementation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retail management, particularly in merchandising, and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
15+ years related work experience
5+ years retail merchant leadership
7+ years management experience
Strong vendor relationship management
Financial planning and merchandising knowledge
Nice-to-have
ABI fundamentals knowledge
Out-of-the-box thinking
Continuous improvement mindset
Omnichannel growth strategies
Fast-paced environment adaptability
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
15+ years of previous related work experience
5+ years directing and leading in a complex diverse business
7+ years of management experience with people development background