Flagship Associate Store Manager - Sydney

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 

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 

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 with 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.    

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 Australian Working Rights where required.