Store Manager - Charlestown

Store Manager - Charlestown

Company: JD Sports

Location: Charlestown

Work Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive salary plus discounts

About JD Sports: JD Sports is a globally recognised sports fashion brand, known as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers'. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we connect people to Sport, Music, and Fashion culture. Established in Australia in 2017, we have expanded to over 70 stores across Australia and New Zealand. At JD Sports, we lead trends, and we are seeking passionate individuals to join our elite team.

The Role: This position operates Tuesday through Saturday with varied hours. By applying, you confirm your availability to work across these days.

As a Store Manager at JD Sports, you will lead a high-volume store with a substantial team and significant financial turnover. Your focus will be on creating exceptional customer experiences, managing multiple department leaders, and driving sales targets. This senior leadership role involves coaching and developing your team, overseeing store operations, enhancing commerciality through strategic product placement, and maximising profitability by achieving sales and KPIs. You will foster a positive work environment that supports individual growth while delivering results through strong leadership and strategic thinking.

What's Offered:

• Quarterly bonuses for Store Managers and Assistant Managers.
• Engagement within a dynamic global business, working with leading products and sports fashion brands.
• Opportunities for internal progression, with the company growing by over 10 stores annually.
• Training and development programs designed to advance and shape your career.
• Annual Store Manager conference, with all leaders invited to Sydney for two days to align on future initiatives.
• Potential for career advancement across all business areas, including Retail, Support Office, and Distribution Centres.
• An attractive staff discount, which can also be extended to friends and family.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health champions.
• A new people system aimed at enhancing the employee experience.
• Anniversary gifts to acknowledge team milestones.
• Paid parental leave for full-time employees.

What We're Looking For:

Customer Experience:

• Experience coaching teams to deliver exceptional service and cultivate customer loyalty.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold consistent service standards across multiple departments while ensuring a seamless customer journey.

Business Development:

• A proven record of achieving sales targets and managing budgets.
• Experience utilising data and reports to enhance profitability and identify growth opportunities.

Commercial Operations:

• Substantial retail operations experience with effective process management.
• Experience leading back-of-house teams managing high-volume deliveries.
• Understanding of profit generation through report analysis and strategic product placement.

People Leadership:

• Experience managing department managers or large full-time teams, including succession planning for future roles.
• Proven capacity to build a positive team culture through coaching and acknowledging good performance.
• A track record of successfully hiring and developing skilled retail staff.
• Experience in managing underperformance and maintaining team standards.

We are keen to connect with driven and skilled individuals who are committed to their professional development. Together, we can advance our brand's success while evolving your career. JD values diversity and inclusion, promoting a culture where everyone feels valued, included, and celebrated.

Apply today to begin your JD Sports journey.