Store Manager - Christchurch

WHO ARE WE

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 the 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.

To bring this to life, we are offering access to the biggest brands and best products – and a memorable experience that will set us apart.

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 a Store Manager, you are the driver of our retail success. You embody a mindset dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences, an attitude that challenges the norm and a passion for enabling others to develop and grow.

In this role, you will inspire your team to achieve excellence in every customer interaction and across all store operations. You will lead, drive, develop, and motivate your team to maximize store profitability, exceed budgets & targets, achieve operational efficiency, and grow your JD Sports business.

You will maintain a positive and dynamic work environment where your team members develop and thrive, achieving your outcomes through strong leadership and strategic thinking.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Leading with a customer first mindset, you coach and inspire your team to create exceptional customer experiences that build loyalty to our brand and your store.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Driving your stores' performance and delivering results to financial budgets and targets, you maximise sales and profitability by analysing data and reports to identify opportunities and mitigate risks in sales, inventory and operations.

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

With an in-depth knowledge of retail operations, you prioritise time, tasks and processes for the best return on investment.

DYNAMIC PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

Creating a positive and motivating store environment that inspires high performance, you nurture a strong and positive culture where everyone is valued, recognised, and enabled to succeed through feedback, coaching, training, and recognition. You attract, recruit and develop top talent for your store.

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.