Why Sportsman's Finest?

Sportsman’s Finest is not a job, it’s a place to build your career and to work alongside customers and teammates that you enjoy seeing day in and day out. At Sportsman's Finest we strive to build relationships that are life-long. We have forged an environment that is positive and fulfilling. There are a lot of shops out there, but there are few shops in the nation that achieve the tone, excellence, and fulfillment we have at Sportsman’s Finest. Sportsman’s Finest seeks qualified individuals who believe in excellence, principles, are customer centric, know our products and strive for team, personal and professional growth. We have a strong, healthy, and rapidly expanding business. Our ability to outperform the industry is creating exciting opportunities

What is Sportsman's Finest?

Under new ownership since August 2018, the post-acquisition period has seen unprecedented record level growth that has outpaced the industry. New products, brands, attracting the most knowledgeable staff, and a focus on providing the best customer experience have driven SF to be the top specialty retailer offering the finest products in our market. There is a clear vision for the future and our goal is to build a team of career minded individuals that can implement the strategic initiatives with a passion for helping our customers achieve their best outdoor experiences. The unique Sportsman's Finest Austin Texas store location is a large log cabin adjacent to a high traffic upscale shopping center. Our special solar powered property speaks to the ethos of the outdoors with an outdoor casting pond, archery range, and a welcoming environment showcasing the finest outdoor gear available. For almost 2 decades SF has been Central Texas' finest Hunting, Fly Fishing, Archery, and outdoor apparel destination for discerning customers seeking top products and advice from knowledgeable enthusiasts.

We reward individuals who put in the effort and stay motivated. We surround ourselves with people who are passionate about the very hobbies that have us in business in the first place. Every employee contributes our success as a team. We offer opportunities for career salaries with benefits and reward success with exciting bonus plans. We support and encourage product education and training, offer employee discounts and vacation time so we can spend time doing the things we love, and in return expect everyone’s best. We focus on customers, the business, our growth as a team, and representing the products that define why we are the finest in our market. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Fishing Department Manager - Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for a driven, curious, kind, team-focused, and hard-working individual who will work within an elite team of outdoor enthusiasts. You will create the key objectives for the fishing department to assure that excellence is achieved and commitments are maintained. You will manage the sales team and work cross-functionally with operations, finance, marketing, and merchandising. This role will report directly to the Fly Fishing Director.

You are a leader who can manage the expansive high-volume fishing department’s customer-facing front of the house while contributing to the leadership teams’ strategic planning. The top candidate will have experience driving and achieving sales objectives and creating the vision to achieve the full potential for the department. Is familiar with fly-fishing brands and associated products and apparel. This individual will lead, hire, and develop the organization, plan product selections, and execute events and other activities to drive demand and the culture to meet stated sales and customer experience objectives.

If you are a strategic thinker, sales leader, and self-starter who has strong fishing industry knowledge and desires to drive a business and the culture, you will be a good fit.

The ideal candidates with have a record of:

• Using feedback for personal development and fostering growth opportunities for your team
• Building product knowledge – has high energy and passion for fishing products and services
• Initiating projects to achieve department objectives and remain leaders in our industry
• Innovating and creating new growth strategies while always remaining customer centric.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, provide clarity to a team within business guidelines and budgets
• Maintaining a strong desire to learn and teach with a focus on your teams’ success.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a team and yourself to expand the business while always managing the best customer experience.
• Ambassador of our culture—we are about integrity and developing longstanding customer relationships.
• Plan, determine, and delegate work within the organization to support stated objectives.
• Evaluate and develop enhancements for efficiency and productivity.
• Perform opening and closing duties per company standards
• Team-based focus and building relationships with cross-functional teams and vendors
• Execute department on floor merchandising within high company standards.
• Always bring a suggestion to the table when you have a challenge to overcome
• Use tools provided to plan, track, and report on results.
• Ability to develop a team that can meet and exceed financial objectives.
• Maintain a connection to the community and enjoy your passion and industry.
• Manage workload, time management, and efficiencies to enable growth and time in the field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail and/or management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and foundational financial skills are required.
• This person must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented and have the ability to meet deadlines and work well in a cross-functional matrix setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about industry products and services
• Focus on the team, personal, professional, and business growth
• Deep knowledge and experience with fishing gear and brands

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 401K with company match
• Discounts on Products and Services

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.