Area Manager - NSW/ACT (12m FTC)

Who We Are

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.    

Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, 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 offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers, striving to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.    

In 2017, JD Sports first established itself within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS with many more to come!    

The Role

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude, and a way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we pave our path and are elite within our field. At JD Sports, we carefully curate our products to give our customers the most exclusive ranges from the most elite brands, and we apply the same strategy to our talent. We are passionate, talented, dedicated, proud, and hungry for success and we want like-minded individuals to join the movement.  

This position will have you overseeing the management and visual presentation of all relevant stores to help achieve profitable sales growth through the development of staff and implementation of short and long-term company goals.

JD Sports is growing and with that comes an exciting new Area Manager opportunity based in NSW, overseeing 6 stores across NSW/ACT.

• Mt Druitt
• Wollongong
• Shellharbour
• Macarthur Square
• Blacktown
• Canberra

Reporting to the Senior Area Manager, your duties will include (but not be limited to) the following:  

• 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 all key financial KPIs to deliver growth on a budget
• Visit all stores on a regular rotation to develop teams and ensure stores are performing at the required level for current and future growth
• Recruit, induct, and train the management team to build bench strength for future expansion
• Lead and develop the team to deliver consistency across business intelligence
• Lead visual set-up of all new store openings and ensure relevant stores are upholding their visual representation
• Manage customer experience standards in-store
• Drive management team to budget set daily and weekly on all business KPIs  
• Manage priorities and responsibilities from all areas of the business, i.e Head Office, Distribution Centre, Merchandise, and Buying teams
• Escalation point of contact for all store issues

What we are looking for

• A highly experienced and well-rounded retailer with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in Area Management
• You have previous experience in a fast-paced and similar retailer
• Encompass all the necessary leadership skills to train, coach, and develop your team
• A proven track record in driving and exceeding set KPIs while also motivating your stores to achieve their set KPIs
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Ability to manage competing priorities, tasks, and overall expectations
• An ability to work with stakeholders at all levels as you will need to manage multiple priorities across all departments
• Highly analytical individual with a strong attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills is essential

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work for a growing international brand
• Attractive salary and quarterly bonus structure
• An opportunity to be an integral part of new store openings across Melbourne
• Generous staff discounts across all brands
• L&D Programs and training to support your growth
• Access to employee assistance program
• COVID safe practices implemented in store

We 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.