JD Store Management - Summit Mall, Akron, OH

JD Sports Fashion•Fairlawn, OH

1d•$14 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Summit Mall store in Akron, Ohio. Management team members oversee daily store operations, develop and motivate staff, deliver customer service, and contribute to store sales and profitability. The role includes recruiting, training, and providing feedback to employees; managing merchandise, inventory, and store presentation; maintaining compliance with company policies and safety regulations; managing budgets and reviewing sales data; and supporting local marketing and community relationships. Managers are expected to monitor industry and competitor activity, identify opportunities to improve operations, and perform additional duties as needed. The Assistant Store Manager requires open availability to cover store opening and closing hours across mornings, days, and nights, at least five workdays per week, and a standard average workweek of 44 hours, which may increase during peak sales periods. The Supervisor requires availability for opening and closing hours, at least five days of availability, and a minimum 30-hour workweek. All management roles require weekend and holiday availability, punctuality, regular attendance, reliable transportation, and the ability to communicate and complete business-related reading, writing, and math in English. Movement to other company locations may be required based on operational needs and career growth. The position is in a moderately noisy retail setting and involves prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, occasional ladder or stair use, and regularly lifting merchandise weighing 5–25 pounds; heavier lifting may sometimes be required. Good vision, including color differentiation, is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. A high school diploma or GED is required, with equivalent combinations of education and experience also accepted. Two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred. Assistant Store Manager pay is $17.38–$20.50 per hour, with bonus opportunities when store KPIs are met. Supervisor pay is $14.00 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. The company describes career advancement opportunities and professional development, and offers employee discounts. Reasonable accommodations may be made as required by law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience as a retail store manager or in a similar role, including a track record of achieving sales targets and managing a team.
Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Passion for customer service and creating positive shopping experiences.
Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Must be punctual and maintain regular attendance consistent with company policies.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must speak, read, and write English clearly enough to serve customers, supervise staff, and perform business-related mathematics and understand sales reports.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; at least five workdays per week; 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; availability at least five days per week; minimum 30-hour workweek.
May need to move to different company locations based on operational needs and career growth.
Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, use ladders or stairs as needed, and regularly lift 5–25 pounds; heavier items may be required in some circumstances.
Good vision, including ability to differentiate colors.

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 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 enhance brand presence and attract customers.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activity; identify improvements and implement solutions to store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.