JD Store Management - Nebraska Crossing, Gretna, NE

JD Sports Fashion•Gretna, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring retail management team members for its Nebraska Crossing store in Gretna, Nebraska. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop staff, deliver excellent customer experiences, and contribute to store sales and company growth. The role includes responsibility for team leadership, customer service, sales performance, merchandise and inventory management, visual merchandising, store maintenance, budgets and expenses, local marketing, and community engagement. Managers are expected to monitor industry and competitor trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and take on additional duties and projects as required. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability for mornings, days, and nights, including the hours needed to open and close the store. Their standard work week is at least five days and averages 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods. Supervisors must be available for at least five days, during the hours needed to open and close the store, and work a minimum standard of 30 hours per week. All management positions require weekend and holiday availability, punctuality, regular attendance, and reliable transportation. Employees may be required to move 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, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and possibly climbing ladders or using stairs. Employees regularly lift items weighing 5–25 pounds, with heavier items possible in certain circumstances. Good vision, including color differentiation, is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job 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 outstanding customer service and memorable shopping experiences.
Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.
Ability to speak English clearly to communicate with customers and supervise staff, and to read and write English and perform business-related mathematics.
Reliable transportation, punctuality, and regular attendance consistent with company policies.
Availability for weekends and holidays and for the hours needed to open and close the store, including mornings, days, and nights.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability; minimum standard work week of five days and average standard work week of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability for a minimum of five days and minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods; stoop, kneel, reach, pull, and possibly climb ladders or stairs; regularly lift 5–25 pounds, with heavier weights possible in certain circumstances; and have good vision, including color differentiation.
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
May need to move to different company locations based on operational needs and career growth.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop team members; foster a positive work environment, set 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 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.