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:
1. Work in partnership with your collaborating Store Manager
2. Lead by example and set management expectations across your team
3. Manage all levels of performance, providing support and training where required
4. Train, mentor, and coach Team Members to work towards professional goals and succession planning
5. Manage team (Shop Floor & Back of House) to ensure tasks are completed in an efficient and effective manner
6. Problem solving and ability to readily provide solutions
7. Produce and analyse required financial reports – ., Payroll
8. Support with the overall growth of the business in line with our global vision
9. Proactive approach in loss prevention management ., Stock shrinkage
10. Ensure mannequins, displays and windows are updated in accordance with Visual Merchandising guidelines
11. Work in partnership with your Visual Merchandise team to make commercial based decisions regarding stock presentation/placement
Who You Are
12. An experienced and versatile retailer with a minimum of 3-5 years' management experience in a flagship retail environment
13. Experience in training, coaching, and developing team members
14. Learned experience in successfully driving and exceeding set KPI's
15. Experience in effectively managing rosters and wage control
16. Elevated level of written and verbal communication skills
17. Ability to manage competing priorities, tasks, and overall expectations
What’s in it for you?
18. Work with some of the best product and biggest sports fashion brands in the market
19. Training and development to evolve and shape your career
20. Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre
21. Treat yourself with our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family
22. Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions
23. One month paid parental leave for full-time employees