JD Store Management - Paddock Mall, Ocala, FL

JD Sports Fashion•Ocala, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Paddock Mall store in Ocala, Florida. Management members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop employees, deliver excellent customer experiences, and contribute to the store’s sales and profitability. The role includes responsibilities across team leadership, customer service, merchandise and inventory management, visual merchandising, budgeting, marketing, community engagement, and operational improvement. Assistant Store Managers must be available for a minimum standard work week of five days, averaging 44 hours and increasing during peak sales periods. Supervisors must be available for at least five days, with a minimum standard 30-hour work week. Both roles require availability during store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights, as well as weekends and holidays. Employees must have reliable transportation and may be asked to work at other company locations based on operational needs and career growth. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting and involves prolonged standing, lifting merchandise, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and potentially climbing ladders or using stairs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The company may provide reasonable accommodations 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 customer service and creating memorable shopping experiences.
Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Proficiency with retail management software and basic computer applications.
Assistant Store Manager: availability for a minimum standard five-day work week, averaging 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability for at least five days and a minimum standard 30-hour work week.
Availability during hours needed to open and close the store, including mornings, days, and nights.
Availability on weekends and holidays.
Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with company policies.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to speak English clearly to converse with customers and supervise staff, and to read and write English and perform business-related mathematics.
May need to move to different company locations based on operational needs and career growth.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing; stooping, kneeling, reaching, and pulling; climbing ladders or stairs as needed; and regularly lifting 5–25 pounds, with higher weights possible in some circumstances.
Good vision, including the ability to differentiate colors.
At least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two or more years of retail leadership experience, strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop a motivated team; establish goals and provide ongoing feedback.
Create a strong shopping experience by addressing customer needs, resolving issues, and maintaining 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 improvement opportunities, and implement solutions.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.