Management Roles - Expressions of Interest - Melbourne

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 across all Australian states and New Zealand, with plans for continued future growth.Our mission is to offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers.

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude, and away of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. And now, we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

THE ROLE

JD Sports is expanding and we are looking for new leaders to join our teams in Melbourne! At JD Sports, our customer is at the heart of everything we do. As a 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.

You will be responsible for some of the below duties :

• Ensure sales targets and KPI’s are achieved, if not exceeded
• Optimise and elevate store profitability through strategic business planning and analysis of store sales density
• 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 team (Shop Floor and / or Back of House) to ensure that tasks are completed in an efficient and effective manner
• Proactive approach in loss prevention management i.e. stock shrinkage
• Execute effective Visual Merchandising by presenting product to the JD standard that will attract, engage, and motivate customers to purchase

WHO YOU ARE

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

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.

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