JD - Store Management - Louis Joliet Mall - Joliet, IL

JD Sports Fashion•Joliet, IL

1d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Louis Joliet Mall store in Joliet, Illinois. Management staff oversee daily store operations, lead and develop employees, and deliver strong customer experiences. The roles contribute to store sales and profitability through merchandise management, promotional strategies, sales targets, inventory oversight, visual merchandising, and financial management. Managers also support local marketing and community relationships, maintain compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations, and identify opportunities to improve store operations. Additional duties and projects may be assigned. The Assistant Store Manager must have open availability for the hours needed to open and close the store, including mornings, days, and nights. The role requires at least five workdays per week, averages 44 hours per week, and may require more hours during peak sales periods. The Supervisor must be available for opening and closing hours, have at least five days of availability, and work a minimum of 30 hours per week. All management roles require weekend and holiday availability, reliable transportation, punctuality, and regular attendance. Employees 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, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and possibly climbing ladders or stairs. Employees regularly lift items weighing 5–25 pounds, with heavier weights possible in certain circumstances. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made as required by law. Assistant Store Manager compensation is $18.38–$21.50 per hour, with possible bonuses when store KPIs are met. Supervisor compensation is $17.00 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.
Commitment to outstanding customer service and 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 mornings, days, and nights needed to open and close the store; at least five workdays per week; an average 44-hour standard workweek, with increased hours during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability for mornings, days, and nights needed to open and close the store; at least five days of availability; minimum 30-hour workweek.
All management roles: weekend and holiday availability, reliable transportation, punctuality, and regular attendance.
Ability to speak English clearly to communicate with customers and supervise staff; ability 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.
At least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED equivalent; equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop a motivated team; set goals and provide ongoing feedback.
Create a strong customer experience by addressing customer needs, resolving issues, and maintaining customer-service standards.
Drive sales and profitability through merchandise management, promotional strategies, and 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, analyze sales data, and support revenue growth.
Implement local marketing initiatives and build community relationships to enhance brand presence and attract customers.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activities, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.