Area Manager - VIC

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 first established itself in the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores across Australia and New Zealand, with more to come! With a combined total of over 1300+ stores globally, we are proud of the fact that we provide our customers with the latest and greatest styles whilst upholding world-class service. 

THE ROLE

This position will have you overseeing the management and visual presentation of all relevant stores to help achieve profitable sales growth through the development of staff and implementation of short and long term company goals.

As a Victorian Area Manager, you will be overseeing Doncaster, Eastland, Southland, Northland, Knox and Fountain Gate.

You will also be responsible, but not limited to, the following duties:

• 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 all key financial KPI’s to deliver growth on budget
• Visit all stores on regular rotation to develop teams and ensure stores are performing at the required level for current and future growth
• Recruit, induct and train management team to build bench strength for future expansion
• Lead and develop the team to deliver consistency across business intelligence
• Lead visual set-up of all new store openings and ensure relevant stores are upholding their visual representation
• Manage customer experience standards in store
• Drive management team to budget set daily and weekly on all business KPI’s  
• Manage priorities and responsibilities from all areas of the business, i.e Head Office, Distribution Centre, Merchandise and Buying teams
• Escalation point of contact for all store issues

WHO ARE YOU

• A highly experienced and well-rounded retailer with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in Area Management in a high turnover business
• You have previous experience in a fast paced and similar retailer
• Encompass all the necessary leadership skills to train, coach and develop your team
• A proven track record in driving and exceeding set KPI's while also motivating your stores to achieve their set KPIs
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills 
• Ability to manage competing priorities, tasks and overall expectations
• An ability to work with stakeholders at all levels as you will need to manage multiple priorities across all departments
• Highly analytical individual with a strong attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills is essential

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Work in a dynamic business and engage with some of the best product and biggest sports fashion brands in the market  
• Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career  
• Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide array of roles including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre  
• Access to 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 driven and skilled 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.