JD Store Management - Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, AL

JD Sports Fashion•Hoover, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Riverchase Galleria store in Birmingham, Alabama. Management team members oversee daily store operations, develop and motivate employees, deliver strong customer experiences, and contribute to store sales and profitability. The role includes operational, financial, marketing, and community-engagement responsibilities, along with staying informed about industry trends and identifying improvements. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability for the hours needed to open and close the store, including mornings, days, and nights. Their minimum standard work week is five days, with an average of 44 hours and 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 team members must be available on weekends and holidays. Regular attendance and punctuality are required, as is reliable transportation. The position may require moving 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, reaching, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and potentially climbing ladders or using stairs. Employees regularly lift items weighing 5 to 25 pounds, and may sometimes lift more. Good vision, including the ability to differentiate colors, is required. Applicants must be at least 18 and able to communicate, read, and write clearly in English and perform business-related mathematics. A high school diploma or GED is required. Two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities and as otherwise required by law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Proven experience as a retail store manager or in a similar role, including a record of achieving sales targets and managing a team.
Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Commitment to outstanding customer service and memorable shopping experiences.
Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed; management team members must be available on weekends and holidays.
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; at least five days of availability; minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
Punctuality and regular attendance in accordance with company policies.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to speak, read, and write English clearly and perform business-related mathematics.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, climbing ladders or stairs as needed, and regularly lifting 5 to 25 pounds; lifting heavier items may sometimes be required.
Good vision, including color differentiation.
Proficiency with retail management software and basic computer applications.

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 a motivated team; foster a positive work environment, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback.
Deliver an exceptional shopping experience by responding to 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 growth.
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 solutions to improve store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.