JD Store Management - Fairlane Town Center, Dearborn, MI

JD Sports Fashion•Dearborn, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Fairlane Town Center store in Dearborn, Michigan. Management team members oversee daily store operations, build and develop a high-performing team, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. They contribute to store sales and profitability, operational performance, and the company’s growth. The role may involve additional duties and projects, including responsibilities outside the normal job scope as required by company policy. The Assistant Store Manager must have open availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights. The standard work week is at least five days and averages 44 hours, with increased 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 30-hour week. All management team members must be available on weekends and holidays. Regular attendance and punctuality, reliable transportation, and clear English communication and literacy are required. The role may require moving to other company locations based on operational needs and career growth. The job is performed in a moderately noisy retail setting and involves prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, climbing ladders or stairs, and regularly lifting items weighing 5–25 pounds, with heavier lifting possible in certain circumstances. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. 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. JD Finish Line describes its workplace as fast-paced and rewarding, offers career advancement opportunities, and states a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, including accommodations as otherwise required by law for pregnancy and religious practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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.
Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.
Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including mornings, days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required for the role.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability for store opening and closing hours; minimum standard work week of five days; average standard work week of 44 hours, increasing during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability during store opening and closing hours; minimum five days of availability; minimum standard 30-hour work week.
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 be required to move to different company locations based on operational needs and career growth.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, climbing ladders or stairs, and regularly lifting 5–25 pounds; heavier lifting may be required 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 competitor activity, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.