Store Manager

4 weeks ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time

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Overview

Known as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the world's biggest sports fashion brands. We are a global retailer with over 3,400 stores worldwide, connecting people to Sport, Music, and Fashion culture. In Australia since 2017, we now have opened 70+ stores across Australia and New Zealand. At JD Sports, we don\'t follow trends - we create them. We are looking for passionate people to join our team and help us stay elite in our field.

The role

This is a senior leadership role where you\'ll coach and develop your team, manage store operations, drive commerciality through smart product placement, and maximise profitability through driving sales and KPIs with your team. You\'ll run a busy store with a large team and significant financial turnover, creating exceptional customer experience while managing multiple department leaders and driving sales targets. You\'ll lead with strong character and strategic thinking to create a positive workplace where everyone can grow while delivering results.

What\'s in it for you?
  • Quarterly bonuses for Store Manager and Assistant Managers
  • Work in a dynamic global business and engage with some of the best products and biggest sports fashion brands
  • Internal progression with growing store numbers (10+ stores each year)
  • Training and development opportunities to shape your career
  • Store Manager conference each year to align focuses and initiatives
  • Opportunity to progress across Retail, Support Office, and Distribution Centre
  • Staff discount for you and your friends/family
  • Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions
  • New people system to improve your employee experience
  • Anniversary gifts to celebrate milestones
  • Paid parental leave for full-time employees
What we\'re looking for
  • Experience coaching teams to deliver exceptional service and build customer loyalty
  • Proven ability to drive service standards across multiple departments while maintaining a seamless customer experience
Business Development
  • Proven track record of hitting sales targets and managing budgets
  • Experience using data and reports to drive profitability and identify opportunities
Commercial Operations
  • Strong retail operations experience with efficient process management
  • Experience leading back-of-house teams with high-volume deliveries
  • Understanding of driving profit through using reports and smart product placement
People Leadership
  • Experience managing department managers or large full-time teams, with succession planning
  • Proven ability to build a positive team culture through coaching and recognising good work
  • Track record of hiring and developing strong retail staff
  • Experience managing underperformance and maintaining team standards

JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels valued, included, and celebrated. What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports journey.

Please note, by applying for this role you consent to completing a VEVO Check where required to verify your working rights.


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