JD Store Management - Mall At Barnes Crossing, Tupelo, MS

JD Sports Fashion•Tupelo, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring store management team members for its Mall At Barnes Crossing location in Tupelo, Mississippi. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop staff, and deliver excellent customer experiences. Responsibilities span sales and profitability, inventory and visual merchandising, store maintenance, budgets and expenses, local marketing, community relationships, and identifying operational improvements. Candidates should have retail leadership experience, strong communication and organizational skills, a customer-service focus, analytical ability, and proficiency with retail software and basic computer applications. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability for mornings, days, and nights as needed to open and close the store, and work at least five days per week. Their average standard workweek is 44 hours and may increase 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 workweek of 30 hours. All management employees must be available weekends and holidays, maintain punctual and regular attendance, have reliable transportation, and communicate and perform business-related mathematics in English. Relocation to another company location may be required based on operational needs and career growth. The role involves prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and sometimes climbing ladders or stairs, as well as regularly lifting items weighing 5–25 pounds; heavier lifting may sometimes be required. The work environment is a moderately noisy retail setting. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 meeting sales targets and managing a team.
Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
A customer-service focus and commitment to creating memorable shopping experiences.
Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.
At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability for mornings, days, and nights as needed to open and close the store; minimum five-day workweek; average standard workweek of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak periods.
Supervisor: availability during hours necessary to open and close the store; at least five days of availability; minimum standard workweek of 30 hours.
All management employees must be available on weekends and holidays and maintain punctuality and regular attendance consistent with company policies.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to speak English clearly 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 network based on operational needs and career growth.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, occasional ladder or stair use, and regular lifting of 5–25 pounds; heavier lifting may sometimes be required.
Good vision, including the ability to differentiate colors.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop team members; foster a positive work environment, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback.
Deliver a strong customer 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 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 opportunities, and implement improvements to store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.