Store Manager - Wollongong

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Who We Are

Known as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the world's biggest sports fashion brands. We are a global retailer with over 3,400 stores worldwide, connecting people to Sport, Music, and Fashion culture. In Australia since 2017, we now have opened 70+ stores across Australia and New Zealand.

At JD Sports, we don't follow trends - we create them. We are looking for passionate people to join our team and help us stay elite in our field.

THE ROLE

This role operates with varying hours. By applying, you confirm your availability to work across those days. At JD Sports, our customers come first. As a Store Manager, you'll run a busy store with a large team and significant financial turnover, creating exceptional customer experience while managing multiple department leaders and driving sales targets.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll coach and develop your team, manage store operations, drive commerciality through smart product placement, and maximise profitability through driving sales and KPIs with your team. You'll create a positive workplace where everyone can grow while delivering the results through strong leadership and strategic thinking.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Quarterly bonuses for Store Manager and Assistant Managers
• Work in a dynamic global business and engage with some of the best products and biggest sports fashion brands in the market
• We are growing 10+ stores each year, which allows a lot of internal progression
• Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career
• Store Manager conference each year, where we fly all our leaders to Sydney for two days to align focuses and initiatives for the coming year
• Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide range 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
• New people system designed to improve your employee experience
• Anniversary gifts to celebrate teams' milestones
• Paid parental leave for full-time employees

STORE INFORMATION

Turnover of store : 4- 7 Million

Team Size : 25+

Team Structure breakdown : Store Manager; Assistant Store Manager; In-Store VM; 3x Department Supervisors; FT; 10+ Casuals

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

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.

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