About Us
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 50+ stores in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA and SA with more to come! With a combined total of over 800 stores across the UK, Europe, USA, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Australia, we are proud of the fact that we provide our customers with the latest and greatest styles whilst upholding world class service.
The Role
Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we pave our own path and are elite within our field. 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 like-minded individuals to join the movement.
And now, we are looking for an Area Manager to oversee six of our VIC stores. As the Area Manager, you will work in conjunction with the State Manager, to drive performance, store operations, recruitment and build strong teams.
The Area Manager also plays a major part in supporting the expansion and growth of JD Sports and will work in collaboration with the State Manager to successfully open new stores.
As the Cluster Manager, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Manage all key financial KPI’s to deliver growth v budget
- Recruit, induct and train management, building bench strength for future expansion
- Lead and coach teams to deliver consistency across all operational disciplines
- Uphold company retail standards and assist in commercial decision making
- Coach teams to manage team development & poor performance
- Manage store customer experience standards
- Visit all stores on regular rotation to develop team and identify priorities
- Utilise company reporting to evaluate store performance and identify commercial opportunities to deliver growth
- Coach stores to improve KPI performance in line with company average
Who You Are
- 3-5 years in a Cluster or Area Manager role
- Proven track record of managing large teams
- Intermediate excel, word and PowerPoint skills
What's in it for you?
- Referral bonus scheme
- Career Progression and ongoing training
- Generous staff discount, which can be shared with friends and family
- EAP & Mental Health champions
- One-month parental leave
- Monthly culture committee events
- Well-being initiatives
- Flexibility of hybrid working 2x WFH days per week
- Central CBD location
- Pre-pay day lunches
If this sounds like your type of opportunity and you're ready to kick start your adventure with JD Sports - Apply Now!
Please note, by applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your Australian Working Rights where required.