At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
Drive private label product development by partnering with suppliers, merchants, and cross-functional teams. Work includes shaping long-term assortment strategies, analyzing market opportunities, and managing programs from concept through delivery. These responsibilities help strengthen category performance and support growth across the business.
Daily work involves building detailed product packages, coordinating testing, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met. Collaboration with sourcing, logistics, and compliance teams keeps timelines on track and products aligned to customer expectations. This role also brings insights from competitive shopping and customer reviews to continuously improve the assortment.
You’ll work closely with Buying, Global Sourcing, Quality Assurance, Vendor Compliance, Import Logistics, and Brand Management to deliver high-quality private label products.
Regular collaboration with suppliers, factories, and cross-functional partners ensures product accuracy, cost efficiency, and strong market positioning across categories.
Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required
5+ years of related product development or merchant experience required
Strong analytical and decision‑making skills
Ability to develop and execute multi‑year assortment strategies
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience managing product development timelines and deliverables
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PLM, Gerber, and Adobe Illustrator
Ability to build strong relationships and influence partners
A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed
Up to 15% domestic and international travel
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Regular in-office attendance is required
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards
Analysis, Organizational Development, Presentation, Communication, Process Improvement
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.
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 301 stores across 21 states as of March 7, 2025.
Looking to join our team? Search available opportunities today: careers.academy.com
