Associate Manager

**Who We Are**

Known best as the_ 'King of Trainers'_, JD Sports is a leading Multi-Channel Retailer of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.

In 2017, JD Sports established itself in the Australian market and has since expanded to over 28 stores across NSW, VIC, QLD and WA.

With over 500 stores in a number of countries throughout Europe, USA, South East Asia and Australasia, we are proud of the fact that we provide our customers with the latest and greatest styles in a world class service environment.

**The Role**

As Associate Manager, you will lead, drive, develop and inspire your team to achieve overall success. You will be the first point of contact and will be expected to manage your team across all aspects of store operations.

You will also be responsible, however not limited to the following duties & responsibilities:

- Lead by example to set management expectations across your team and manage performance
- Train, mentor and coach Team Members to work towards goals and succession planning
- Manage team (Shop Floor & Back of House) to ensure that tasks are completed in an efficient and effective manner
- Problem solving and ability to provide solutions
- Produce and analyse required financial reports - i.e. Payroll
- Build the business in line with our company vision and values
- Proactive approach in loss prevention management i.e. stock shrinkage
- Ensure mannequins, displays and windows are updated in accordance with Visual Merchandising guidelines

**Who You Are**
- An experienced and well-rounded retailer with a minimum of 3-5 years' management experience in a flagship retail environment
- Experience in training, coaching and developing team members
- You have a proven track record in driving and exceeding set KPI's
- Prior experience at effectively managing rosters and wage control
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, tasks and overall expectations

**The Benefits**
- Attractive salary and quarterly bonus structure
- Generous staff discounts
- L&D programs and training to support your growth
- Access to employee assistance program
- COVID safe practices implemented in store

**The right person will thrive in a challenging and fast paced environment, encompass all the people skills necessary to lead and manage a dynamic team and a willingness to learn the ropes of being a true JD leader**Video