Join to apply for the Store Manager - Wollongong role at Illawarra MercuryGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.OverviewKnown as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the world's biggest sports fashion brands.
We are a global retailer with over 3,400 stores worldwide, connecting people to Sport, Music, and Fashion culture.
In Australia since 2017, we now have opened 70+ stores across Australia and New Zealand.
At JD Sports, we don\'t follow trends - we create them.
We are looking for passionate people to join our team and help us stay elite in our field.The roleThis is a senior leadership role where you\'ll coach and develop your team, manage store operations, drive commerciality through smart product placement, and maximise profitability through driving sales and KPIs with your team.
You\'ll run a busy store with a large team and significant financial turnover, creating exceptional customer experience while managing multiple department leaders and driving sales targets.
You\'ll lead with strong character and strategic thinking to create a positive workplace where everyone can grow while delivering results.What\'s in it for you?
Quarterly bonuses for Store Manager and Assistant ManagersWork in a dynamic global business and engage with some of the best products and biggest sports fashion brandsInternal progression with growing store numbers (10+ stores each year)Training and development opportunities to shape your careerStore Manager conference each year to align focuses and initiativesOpportunity to progress across Retail, Support Office, and Distribution CentreStaff discount for you and your friends/familyEmployee Assistance Program & Mental Health championsNew people system to improve your employee experienceAnniversary gifts to celebrate milestonesPaid parental leave for full-time employeesWhat we\'re looking forExperience coaching teams to deliver exceptional service and build customer loyaltyProven ability to drive service standards across multiple departments while maintaining a seamless customer experienceBusiness DevelopmentProven track record of hitting sales targets and managing budgetsExperience using data and reports to drive profitability and identify opportunitiesCommercial OperationsStrong retail operations experience with efficient process managementExperience leading back-of-house teams with high-volume deliveriesUnderstanding of driving profit through using reports and smart product placementPeople LeadershipExperience managing department managers or large full time teams, with succession planningProven ability to build a positive team culture through coaching and recognising good workTrack record of hiring and developing strong retail staffExperience managing underperformance and maintaining team standardsJD 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, by applying for this role you consent to completing a VEVO Check where required to verify your working rights.
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📌 Store Manager - Wollongong
🏢 ILLAWARRA MERCURY
📍 Wollongong