JD Store Management - Genesee Valley Center, Flint, MI

JD Sports Fashion•Flint, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members to manage daily store operations, inspire a high-performance team, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. The role contributes to store success and company growth in a fast-paced retail environment. Management positions include Assistant Store Manager and Supervisor, with distinct minimum availability and weekly-hour requirements for each. The Assistant Store Manager must have 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, which may increase during peak sales periods. The Supervisor must be available for opening and closing hours, 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 punctuality and regular attendance, have reliable transportation, and speak, read, and write English well enough to serve customers, supervise staff, and perform business-related math. Relocation to other company locations may be required based on operational needs and career growth. The position involves prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and potentially climbing ladders or using stairs to stock or retrieve merchandise. Regular lifting of 5–25 pounds is required, and heavier items may need to be lifted in some circumstances. Good vision, including color differentiation, is required. The work environment is a moderately noisy retail setting. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made as described in the posting.

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 outstanding customer service and 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; availability at least five days per week; minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
All management: availability on weekends and holidays; punctuality and regular attendance in accordance with company policies; reliable transportation.
Ability to speak English clearly to converse with customers and supervise staff, and to read and write English and perform business-related mathematics.
May need to move to different locations within the company’s network based on operational needs and 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; heavier lifting may be required in some circumstances.
Good vision, including color differentiation.
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop a motivated team; foster a positive work environment, set clear goals, and provide ongoing feedback.
Deliver 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 grow revenue.
Implement local marketing initiatives and build community relationships to enhance brand presence and attract customers.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activities, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to enhance store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.