About the Role
JD Sports is seeking a Store Manager for our Dufferin Mall location. The ideal candidate will have an upbeat attitude and a passion for sporting apparel and footwear. This role is responsible for driving sales, maintaining visual standards, and coaching a team to deliver exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities
- Motivate sales team to exceed sales targets on a weekly/monthly basis.
- Improve in-store strategies while maintaining company standards.
- Develop a community culture through strong customer rapport and exceptional customer service.
- Set weekly schedules and delegate tasks daily.
- Increase store sales through effective inventory management, merchandising, and seeking growth opportunities.
- Manage end-to-end daily e-commerce sales, including processing, picking, packing, and shipping orders.
- Decrease store shrinkage by researching inventory discrepancies and solving problems.
- Manage weekly bank deposits and store expenses.
- Build a talent pipeline to develop top talent into leaders.
- Stay up-to-date with new product releases and ensure the team is informed.
- Collaborate with the HR team to fill store positions.
- Train new or promoted staff on their roles and responsibilities.
- Submit biweekly payroll for the store team.
- Ensure visual presentation meets the standards set by the Merchandise team.
- Host local events and initiatives while meeting company standards.
Requirements
- 5+ years of retail management experience.
- Strong background in leadership and team building.
- Comfortable and confident in making business-critical decisions.
- Must be a fashion, sportswear, or footwear enthusiast.
- Must be able to multitask and manage time independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in data analysis and building Excel reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive and goal-oriented individual.
- Strong proficiency in iOS-based programs and products.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and other MS Office programs.
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Sales Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- E-commerce Sales Management
- Problem-Solving
- Data Analysis
- Excel Reporting
- Communication
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- iOS Proficiency
- MS Office Proficiency
Location
- Dufferin Mall, ON
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-Time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- 5+ years of retail management experience
Salary/Compensations
- 55k-60k Yearly
About the Company
- JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company inspired by the culture of sport, music, and fashion.
- The JD Group, established in 1981, is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands.
- With expanding retail stores across Canada, JD is committed to developing talent within an inclusive and diverse work culture.
- JD sets the global standard for retail experience by delivering authentic brands.
- Showcasing brands in a premium environment is a key part of the JD strategy.
