Who We Are
Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is a leading Multi-Channel Retailer of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
In 2017, JD Sports first established itself in the Australian market and has since expanded to 50 stores in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA and SA with many more to come! With a combined total of over 850 stores across the UK, Europe, USA, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Australasia, we are proud of the fact that we provide our customers with the latest and greatest styles whilst upholding world class service.
The Role
As an Associate Manager, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the management team to lead, drive, develop and inspire your team to achieve overall success. The goal for our Associate’s is to learn the business! Your initial 6-months is key in developing your skills and understanding the dynamics of JD Sports from an operational, commercial and People management perspective. And most importantly, how you can utilise your unique skillset within the business.
The Associate Manager is an additional management position, working in partnership with our existing management teams for our flagship stores. The objective of this role is to give you the opportunity to be trained and upskilled, ensuring you are prepared and ready for your next step in your JD journey, as a Store Manager.
You will also be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
- Work in partnership with your collaborating Store Manager
- Lead by example and set management expectations across your team
- Manage all levels of performance, providing support and training where required
- Train, mentor, and coach Team Members to work towards professional goals and succession planning
- Manage team (Shop Floor & Back of House) to ensure tasks are completed in an efficient and effective manner
- Problem solving and ability to readily provide solutions
- Produce and analyse required financial reports – i.e., Payroll
- Support with the overall growth of the business in line with our global vision
- Proactive approach in loss prevention management i.e., Stock shrinkage
- Ensure mannequins, displays and windows are updated in accordance with Visual Merchandising guidelines
- Work in partnership with your Visual Merchandise team to make commercial based decisions regarding stock presentation/placement
Who You Are
- An experienced and versatile retailer with a minimum of 3-5 years' management experience in a flagship retail environment
- Experience in training, coaching, and developing team members
- Learned experience in successfully driving and exceeding set KPI's
- Experience in effectively managing rosters and wage control
- Elevated level of written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, tasks, and overall expectations
The Benefits
- Attractive salary with achievable and lucrative quarterly bonus structure
- Generous staff discount which can be shared with friends and family
- Multiple internal training programs/mentorship to support your growth, such as our JD Academy program or 1:1 personalised training
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities to be a part of world class store openings across AUS/NZ
- Multiple pathways for you career including Visual Merchandising, Operations & Training etc
- Work anniversary gifts
- One month Paid parental leave
The right person will thrive in a challenging and fast paced environment, encompassing all the people skills necessary to lead and manage a dynamic team. With a willingness to learn and the right attitude, join us and learn the ropes of becoming a true JD Sports leader!
JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.
If this sounds like you and you are ready to kick off your next adventure at JD Sports - Apply Now!
Please note, by applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your Australian Working Rights where required. Please also note, we will be required to complete a criminal background check as per company standards.