JD Store Management - Plaza Bonita, National City, CA

JD Sports Fashion•National City, CA

1d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Plaza Bonita store in National City, California. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop staff, deliver excellent customer experiences, and contribute to the store’s sales and growth. The role includes responsibilities across team leadership, customer service, sales, merchandise and inventory management, visual merchandising, financial performance, local marketing, and community engagement. Additional duties or projects may be assigned as needed. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability for the hours needed to open and close the store, including mornings, days, and nights. They work a minimum standard week of five days, averaging 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods. Supervisors must be available for 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, punctuality and regular attendance, and reliable transportation. Relocation to other company locations may be required based on operational needs and career growth. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting. It involves prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and possibly climbing ladders or using stairs. Employees regularly lift items weighing 5–25 pounds, and sometimes more. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to communicate, read, and write clearly in English and perform business-related mathematics. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

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 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.
For Assistant Store Managers: open availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; a minimum standard work week of five days; and an average standard work week of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods.
For Supervisors: availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; at least five days of availability; and a minimum standard 30-hour work week.
Weekend and holiday availability for all management roles.
Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with company policies.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to speak English clearly to communicate with customers and supervise staff, and to read and write English and perform business-related mathematics.
Ability to move to different company locations if required by operational needs or career growth.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, climbing ladders or stairs, and regularly lifting 5–25 pounds (with higher weights possible in some circumstances).
Good vision, including the ability to distinguish colors.
At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of retail leadership experience, strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop team members; establish goals and provide ongoing feedback.
Create a positive work environment and lead the team toward strong performance.
Deliver an exceptional shopping experience by responding to customer needs and resolving issues.
Maintain high standards of customer service.
Drive 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 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.