JD Store Management - Cumberland Mall, Atlanta, GA

JD Sports Fashion•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring retail management team members for its Cumberland Mall store in Atlanta, Georgia. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop staff, and deliver exceptional customer experiences while contributing to store sales, profitability, and company growth. The role operates in a fast-paced retail environment and may include additional duties or projects as required. The Assistant Store Manager must have open availability for the hours needed to open and close the store, including mornings, days, and nights; a minimum standard workweek of five days; and an average standard workweek of 44 hours, with longer hours during peak sales periods. The Supervisor must be available during opening and closing hours, have at least five days of availability, and work a minimum standard of 30 hours per week. All management employees must be available on weekends and holidays, maintain punctuality and regular attendance, and have reliable transportation. The role may require movement to other company locations based on operational needs and career growth. The position requires prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and sometimes climbing ladders or stairs. Employees regularly lift items weighing 5–25 pounds, with heavier items possible in certain circumstances, and must have good vision including color differentiation. The work environment is a moderately noisy retail setting. Applicants must be at least 18 and able to speak, read, and write English and perform business-related mathematics. Reasonable accommodations may be made as required by law.

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 customer service and creating 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 workweek of five days; average standard workweek of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; minimum of five days of availability; minimum standard workweek of 30 hours.
All management employees must be available on weekends and holidays, be punctual and regularly attend work, and have reliable transportation.
Ability to speak English clearly to converse with customers and supervise staff; read and write English; and perform business-related mathematics and understand corporate sales reports.
May need to move to different company locations based on operational needs and career growth.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, occasional ladder or stair use, and regular lifting of 5–25 pounds; heavier lifting may be required in certain circumstances.
Good vision, including the ability to differentiate colors.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

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 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 develop community relationships to strengthen brand presence and attract customers.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activity; identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions to enhance store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.