Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Do you have a passion for people, leadership, and creating an incredible guest experience? Are you motivated to lead a team, oversee store operations, and inspire both guests and Team Members alike? This might be your dream job!

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

At Alabama Outdoors, we’re serious about providing an incredible guest experience in an active, fun, lifestyle apparel environment
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The Store Manager serves as the primary leader of the store, responsible for overall performance and culture. This role leads the team by:

• Coaching, mentoring, and developing Team Members
• Creating a welcoming, safe, and service-driven environment
• Leading by example on the sales floor
• Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding Team Members
• Communicating expectations, needs, and areas of improvement with Store Support
• Driving team engagement and cultivating a positive store culture
• Overseeing daily store operations with excellence

The Store Manager should spend the majority of time on the sales floor (at least 80%) leading the team, connecting with guests, and ensuring the store environment reflects AO standards.

• Lead by example on the sales floor — engaging with guests and modeling AO service standards.
• Hire, train, and develop Team Members to deliver excellence.
• Oversee Assistant Managers and Team Leads to ensure tasks are completed properly and on time.
• Lead daily huddles and team engagement initiatives.
• Ensure sales floor coverage is optimal throughout the day.
• Support merchandising, recovery, and floor set execution to meet company standards.
• Provide coaching and feedback to Team Members regularly.
• Partner with Store Support to communicate needs, expectations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct corrective action and terminate Team Members when necessary.
• Perform other leadership duties to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Passion for People – Deliver excellence and engaging guest service. Treat every guest like they are the most important person of the day — for every single person who comes into our stores.
• Passion for Products – Strive to be the expert on key products so you can confidently share and highlight what we offer.
• Passion for Excellence – Strive for high standards in service, training, and store leadership.
• Passion for Leadership – Lead by example, motivate your team, and develop future leaders.

• Proven leadership experience in retail or guest service management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, and developing staff
• Ability to lift or move up to 50-pound boxes or racks
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods of time
• Proficiency with Point of Sale systems;
  Excel knowledge preferred

Please include/attach a cover letter detailing why you would be a good fit for this position, along with your resume. Applicants with a cover letter will be considered first.

Please include any related experience in retail, guest service, or leadership.

Tuesdays – Saturdays, 40 hours a week, one Saturday off per month.

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