JD Store Management - Belden Village Mall, Canton, OH

JD Sports Fashion•Canton, OH

1d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members to lead store operations at Belden Village Mall in Canton, Ohio. Management members oversee daily operations, develop a high-performing team, and deliver strong customer experiences while contributing to store performance and company growth. The roles involve recruiting, training, and coaching employees; driving sales and profitability; managing inventory, merchandising, budgets, and expenses; maintaining store standards and regulatory compliance; and supporting local marketing and community engagement. Managers are expected to monitor industry and competitor activity and identify improvements to store operations. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability, including mornings, days, and nights needed to open and close the store, and work a minimum standard week of five days. The average standard work week is 44 hours, with additional hours during peak sales periods. Supervisors must be available during opening and closing hours and have at least five days of availability, with a minimum standard work week of 30 hours. All management roles require weekend and holiday availability, reliable transportation, punctuality, and regular attendance. The position may require movement to other company locations based on operational needs and career growth. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting and involves prolonged standing, reaching, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and potentially climbing ladders or stairs. Employees regularly lift items weighing 5–25 pounds, and may sometimes lift more. Good vision, including color differentiation, is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to communicate, read, and write clearly in English and perform business-related mathematics. A high school diploma or GED is required. Two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Assistant Store Manager compensation is $17.38–$20.50 per hour, with bonus opportunities when store KPIs are met. Supervisor compensation is $15.00 per hour. All roles are eligible for the company 401(k) plan. Full-time roles are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, sick leave, parental leave, and company-paid time off.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years old.
Must speak, read, and write English clearly and perform business-related mathematics.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be punctual and maintain regular attendance consistent with company policies.
All management roles require availability on weekends and holidays.
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 periods.
Supervisor: availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; at least five days of availability; minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
Ability to move to different company locations may be required based on operational needs and career growth.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including prolonged standing, reaching, pulling, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders or stairs as needed, and regularly lifting 5–25 pounds (with higher weights possible in certain circumstances).
Good vision, including color differentiation.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, leadership, customer-service, and analytical skills; ability to manage budgets, analyze sales data, and make data-driven decisions.
Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.
Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience as a Retail Store Manager or in a similar role, with a record of achieving sales targets and managing a team.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop team members; set goals and provide ongoing feedback.
Create a strong customer experience by addressing customer needs, resolving issues, and maintaining 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 budgets, control expenses, and analyze sales data to improve performance and revenue.
Implement local marketing initiatives and build community relationships to strengthen brand presence and attract customers.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activity, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.