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About the Role

This role offers a structured 12-18 month development pathway, preparing you to step confidently into an Upper Management position with development support from experienced leadership in a competitive metro trading environment. As a Store Manager in Training, you will partner with the Store Manager to drive commercial performance, operational excellence, and team capability. You will take ownership of key trading outcomes, lead teams, and build the capability required to manage your own store.

Responsibilities

Partner with your Store Manager to deliver sales, wage, and profitability targets.
Analyze trading reports to identify opportunities to improve conversion, ATV, and UPT.
Support stock optimization and loss prevention strategies.
Drive disciplined roster management aligned to productivity.
Lead, coach, and develop team members to deliver strong individual and store performance.
Role model JD leadership behaviors and premium service standards.
Support succession development and identify emerging talent.
Ensure Back of House and sales floor execution is structured and efficient.
Protect brand and visual merchandising standards in high-traffic environments.
Support safe and compliant store operations.

Requirements

3-5+ years retail leadership experience, ideally in high-volume or flagship environments.
Proven track record of driving and exceeding KPIs.
Experience managing rosters and wage control.
Comfortable analyzing financial reports and trading data.
Strong coach with the ability to motivate and hold teams accountable.
Resilient and confident in fast-paced trading environments.
Ambitious and motivated to progress into a Store Manager role.
Consent to complete a VEVO Check to verify working rights where required.

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5+ years retail leadership experience

Benefits

Clear 12-18 month pathway into an Upper Management role
Exposure to high-volume, flagship-level trading environments
Structured leadership development and progression milestones
Competitive staff discount (including friends and family)
Access to Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Opportunity to progress across Retail, Support Office and Distribution Centre

About the Company

Known as the ‘Undisputed King of Trainers’, JD Sports reigns as one of the leading global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion and now operates 3,400+ stores worldwide.
We inspire the emerging generation through a powerful connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion.
JD Sports launched in Australia and New Zealand in 2017 and has since grown to 70+ stores across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and TAS.
With strong customer demand and continued expansion, we are investing in developing the next generation of Store Managers across NSW.

Equal Opportunity

JD Sports values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels valued, included and celebrated.