WHO WE ARE Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, UK, 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 strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.
In 2017, JD Sports first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores. We currently operate in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS, with plans for continued future growth!
Our mission? To offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers.
Working at 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.
We're seeking energetic, focused, and passionate individuals to join our team!
THE ROLE At JD Sports, our customer is at the heart of everything we do. As an Associate Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the management team to lead, develop, and inspire your team to deliver great in-store customer experiences and achieve business success.
In this role, you will develop your skills and gain insights into customer experience, store operations, commerciality, and people leadership at JD Sports. Importantly, you will partner with an experienced store management team and learn how to apply your management skills and experience to deliver results.
The Associate Manager role provides the opportunity to be coached and trained in the JD way, supporting your readiness for the next step in your JD career journey as Store Manager.
You will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
Partner with your Store Manager to deliver store resultsLead by example, role model desired leadership behaviours for your teamTrain, mentor, and coach the team working towards both personal and business goalsLead Back of House and sales teams ensuring efficiency in process and operationsProblem solve providing solutionsAnalyse reports and provide recommendations on how to grow the store in line with our visionProactive approach in loss prevention and partnering with visual merchandising teams to make commercial based decisions regarding stock presentation and placementWHO YOU ARE An experienced and versatile retailer with a minimum of 3-5 years' management experience in a flagship retail environmentExperience in training, coaching, and developing team membersLearned experience in successfully driving and exceeding set KPI'sExperience in effectively managing rosters and wage controlExperience using financial reports or data in operations/ decision makingElevated level of written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage competing priorities, tasks, and overall expectationsWHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work with some of the best product and biggest sports fashion brands in the marketTraining and development to evolve and shape your careerOpportunity to progress across all areas of the business including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution CentreTreat yourself to our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and familyAccess to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health championsOne month paid parental leave for full-time employeesWe 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, by applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your working rights where required.
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