Expression of Interest - Department Manager Opportunities – Melbourne Central

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best 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, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of sport, music, and fashion. In 2017, JD Sports launched in Australia and New Zealand and has since grown to over 70+ stores. We now operate across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS, with exciting plans for continued expansion. Our mission? To offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers.

JD Sports is expanding and we are looking for new leaders to join the Melbourne Central team! At JD Sports, our customer is at the heart of everything we do. As a manager, you are the driver of our retail success. You embody a mindset dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences, an attitude that challenges the norm and a passion for enabling others to develop and grow. In this role, you will inspire your team to achieve excellence in every customer interaction and across all store operations. You will lead, drive, develop, and motivate your team to maximize store profitability, exceed budgets & targets, achieve operational efficiency, and grow your JD Sports business.

You will be responsible for some of the below duties:

• Ensure sales targets and KPI’s are achieved, if not exceeded
• Optimise and elevate store profitability through strategic business planning and analysis of store sales density
• Lead by example to set management expectations across your team and manage performance
• Train, mentor and coach team members to work towards goals and succession planning
• Manage team (Shop Floor and/or Back of House) to ensure that tasks are completed in an efficient and effective manner
• Proactive approach in loss prevention management i.e. stock shrinkage
• Execute effective Visual Merchandising by presenting product to the JD standard that will attract, engage, and motivate customers to purchase

WHO YOU ARE

• A confident, energetic and well-rounded retail leader with between 1-5 years' experience
• Experience in training, coaching and developing large teams
• Have a proven track record in driving and exceeding set KPI's
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities, tasks and overall expectations
• Have a can-do attitude and have the drive to learn and grow

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work in a dynamic business and engage with some of the best product and biggest sports fashion brands in the market
• Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career
• Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide array of roles including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre
• Access to 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 driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career. JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels valued, included, and celebrated.

Please note, by applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your working rights where required.