New Store Opening! - Store Manager - Darwin

WHO ARE WE 

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.  

Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers, striving to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.  

In 2017, JD Sports first established itself within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS with many more to come!  

THE ROLE 

Working as a Store Manager for JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. Afterall, there is a reason why we are recognised internationally as the ‘Undisputed King of Trainers’. At JD Sports, we carefully curate our products to give our customers the most exclusive ranges from the most elite brands, and we apply the same strategy to our talent. We are passionate, talented, dedicated, proud, and hungry for success and we want likeminded individuals to join the movement. 

As a Store Manager, you will inspire your team to achieve greatness across all touch points of your store. You will lead, drive, develop and motivate your team to maximise store profitability, exceed KPI’s and grow YOUR JD Sports business. All whilst ensuring you are delivering an internationally recognised, industry-leading service for our JD Sports customers. 

COMMERCIALISM AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT    

• Ensure sales targets and KPI’s are achieved, if not exceeded 
• Optimise and elevate store profitability through strategic business planning and analysis of store sales density 
• Drive your business by analysing sales reporting and understanding your customer market’s needs and wants 
• Execute effective Visual Merchandising by presenting product to the JD standard that will attract, engage, and motivate customers to purchase 

RESILIENCE, ADAPTABILITY AND PACE 

• Ability to adapt to continuously changing processes and procedures, due to the JD Sports business rapid growth 
• Confidence to make quick executive decisions in high pressure situations 
• Ability to manage multiple key priorities in your store from people management, sales targets, campaign launches, visual merchandising, stock management, P&L and in-store marketing 
• Delegate certain tasks to other Managers within your store to ensure you are investing your time where it is needed most 
• Manage store Back of House set up and complete daily walk through of all BOH areas to ensure stock replenishment, receipting and processing procedures are adhered to 

DYNAMIC PEOPLE MANAGEMENT  

• Motivate, inspire, and lead your team to bring their ‘best self’ to work each day 
• Develop and implement measurable succession planning for your team’s career goals 
• Successfully performance manage employees were appropriate through training, support, and empathy 
• Utilise your team by identifying their individual strengths and supporting with their areas of opportunity 
• Responsible for all areas of recruitment including screening, interviewing and working closely with the HR and Payroll team to ensure a smooth ‘on-boarding’ process for all new starters 

SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND DETERMINATION  

We understand that self-development and determination is subjective to the individual. So, ask yourself, do you value self-development and take every opportunity to learn and grow? 

Whatever your answer is, if you think you have what it takes to join the ‘Undisputed King of Trainers’ we want to hear it! 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Work with some of the best product and biggest sports fashion brands in the market   
• Training and development to evolve and shape your career   
• Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre   
• Treat yourself with our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family   
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions   
• One month paid parental leave for full-time employees   

We are passionate about connecting with skilled and dynamic individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career. 

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, be applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your working rights where required.