Associate Manager - Chatswood

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 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 an Associate Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the management team to lead, develop, and inspire your team to deliver great in-store customer experiences and achieve business success.  

In this role, you will develop your skills and gain insights into customer experience, store operations, commerciality, and people leadership at JD Sports. Importantly, you will partner with an experienced store management team and learn how to apply your management skills and experience to deliver results.  

The Associate Manager role provides the opportunity to be coached and trained in the JD way, supporting your readiness for the next step in your JD career journey as Store Manager.  

You will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:  

• Partner with your Store Manager to deliver store results 
• Lead by example, role model desired leadership behaviours for your team  
• Train, mentor, and coach the team working towards both personal and business goals  
• Lead Back of House and sales teams ensuring efficiency in process and operations  
• Problem solve providing solutions  
• Analyse reports and provide recommendations on how to grow the store in line with our vision   
• Proactive approach in loss prevention and partnering with visual merchandising teams to make commercial based decisions regarding stock presentation and 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  
• Experience using financial reports or data in operations/ decision making 
• Elevated level of written and verbal communication skills  
• Ability to manage competing priorities, tasks, and overall expectations  

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?   

• Work with some of the best product and biggest sports fashion brands in the market   
• Training and development to evolve and shape your career   
• Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre   
• Treat yourself 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 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. 

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.