JD Store Management - Westroads Mall, Omaha, NE

JD Sports Fashion•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Westroads Mall store in Omaha, Nebraska. Management members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop teams, and provide exceptional customer experiences while contributing to store sales and company growth. Roles identified are Assistant Store Manager and Supervisor, with distinct availability and weekly-hour requirements for each. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting and may involve moving to different company locations based on operational needs and career growth. The Assistant Store Manager must have open availability for the hours needed to open and close the store, including mornings, days, and nights; a minimum standard work week of five days; and an average standard work week of 44 hours, increasing during peak sales periods. The Supervisor must be available during store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights, have at least five days of availability, and work a minimum standard of 30 hours per week. All management team members must be available on weekends and holidays, maintain punctual and regular attendance, and have reliable transportation. The company describes a compensation package including health benefits, retirement plans, and employee discounts, along with professional development and career advancement opportunities. It also states its commitment to diversity and inclusion and equal employment opportunity. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made as required by law.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Retail Store Manager or in a similar role, with a record of achieving sales targets and managing a team.
Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Passion for delivering outstanding customer service and creating memorable shopping experiences.
Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; minimum standard work week of five days; average standard work week of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; minimum of five days of availability; minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
All management: availability on weekends and holidays; punctuality and regular attendance consistent with company policies; reliable transportation.
Must speak English clearly to converse with customers and supervise staff, and read and write English and perform business-related mathematics to understand and carry out normal business tasks and interpret corporate sales reports.
May need to move to different locations within the company’s network based on operational needs and career growth.
High school diploma or GED equivalent; must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, climbing ladders or stairs, and regularly lifting items weighing 5–25 pounds; higher weights may be required in certain circumstances.
Good vision, including color differentiation.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience are also considered.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop a motivated team; foster a positive work environment, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback.
Create an exceptional shopping experience by addressing customer needs, resolving issues, and maintaining high customer-service standards.
Drive store sales and profitability through merchandise management, promotional strategies, and achievement of sales targets.
Oversee daily operations, including inventory management, visual merchandising, and store maintenance; ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
Manage store budgets, control expenses, and analyze sales data to optimize performance and revenue growth.
Implement local marketing initiatives and build community relationships to strengthen brand presence and attract customers.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activities, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions to improve store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.