Store Management - Prien Lake Mall, Lake Charles, LA

JD Finish Line•Lake Charles, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Prien Lake Mall store in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Management team members oversee store operations, lead and develop staff, deliver strong customer experiences, and contribute to sales and profitability. The role includes responsibility for merchandise and inventory, store presentation and maintenance, budgets and expenses, local marketing, and compliance with company policies and safety requirements. Employees may also be assigned additional duties or projects, and may be asked to work at other 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, work at least five days per week, and average 44 hours per week, with additional hours during peak sales periods. The Supervisor must be available during opening and closing hours and for at least five days per week, with a minimum 30-hour work week. All management roles require weekend and holiday availability, reliable transportation, punctuality, and regular attendance. Candidates must be able to communicate, read, and write clearly in English and perform business-related mathematics. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting. It involves prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and potentially climbing ladders or stairs, as well as regularly lifting items weighing 5–25 pounds; heavier lifting may sometimes be required. A high school diploma or GED is required, and candidates must be at least 18 years old. The posting describes a comprehensive compensation package, career-development opportunities, and a fast-paced team environment.

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.
Commitment to excellent customer service and memorable shopping experiences.
Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including mornings, days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Proficiency with retail management software and basic computer applications.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Reliable transportation, punctuality, and regular attendance consistent with company policies.
Ability to speak, read, and write English clearly and perform business-related mathematics.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability for store opening and closing hours; minimum five-day work week; average standard work week of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability for store opening and closing hours; availability at least five days per week; minimum 30-hour work week.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, climbing ladders or stairs as needed, and regularly lifting 5–25 pounds; heavier lifting 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 combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop a motivated team; set goals and provide ongoing feedback.
Deliver an exceptional shopping experience, address customer needs, and resolve issues.
Drive store sales and profitability through merchandise management, promotional strategies, and 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 growth.
Implement local marketing initiatives and build community relationships to enhance brand presence and attract customers.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activity; identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.