JD Store Management - Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ

JD Sports Fashion•Wayne, NJ

1d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Willowbrook Mall store in Wayne, New Jersey. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop employees, support sales and profitability, and provide excellent customer experiences. The roles work in a fast-paced retail environment and may include additional duties or projects as needed. The Assistant Store Manager role requires open availability, including mornings, days, and nights needed to open and close the store. It has a minimum standard work week of five days and an average standard work week of 44 hours, which may increase during peak sales periods. The Supervisor role requires availability during opening and closing hours, a minimum of five days of availability, and a minimum standard work week of 30 hours. All management roles require weekend and holiday availability, punctuality, regular attendance, and reliable transportation. Employees may be required to work at other company locations based on operational needs and career growth. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting and includes prolonged standing, handling and stocking merchandise, and other physical tasks. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to communicate, read, and write 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 as required by law. Assistant Store Manager pay is $20.38–$23.50 per hour, with bonus opportunities if store KPIs are met. Supervisor pay is $17.92 per hour. All roles are eligible for the company 401(k) plan. Full-time roles are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, sick leave, parental leave, and company-paid time off.

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 work week of five days; average standard work week of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak periods.
Supervisor: availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; minimum five days of availability and minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
All management roles: weekend and holiday availability, punctuality and regular attendance, and reliable transportation.
Ability to speak English clearly to converse with customers and supervise staff; ability to read and write English and perform business-related mathematics.
At least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to move to different company locations may be required 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; and regularly lifting 5–25 pounds, with heavier items possible in certain circumstances.
Good vision, including color differentiation.

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 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 improve performance and revenue growth.
Implement local marketing initiatives and build community relationships to strengthen brand presence and attract customers.
Monitor industry trends and competitors, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to enhance store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.