Finish Line Macy's Store Management - Fox Valley Mall, Aurora, IL

JD Finish Line•Aurora, IL

1d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Macy’s store at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Illinois. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop staff, deliver excellent customer experiences, and contribute to sales and store performance. The roles include Assistant Store Manager and Supervisor, with role-specific availability and workweek requirements. The Assistant Store Manager must have open availability to help open and close the store and work a minimum standard week of five days. The average standard workweek is 44 hours and may increase during peak sales periods. The Supervisor must be available during opening and closing hours and have at least five days of availability, with a minimum standard workweek of 30 hours. All management roles require weekend and holiday availability, punctuality, regular attendance, and reliable transportation. 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, reaching, stooping, kneeling, occasional ladder or stair use, and regularly lifting items weighing 5–25 pounds (or more in certain circumstances). Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to communicate, read, and write in 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 $16.50–$17.00 per hour, with bonus opportunities when store KPIs are met. Supervisor pay is $15.50–$16.50 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

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Proven experience as a Retail Store Manager or in a similar role, with a track 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 in retail management software and basic computer applications.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including mornings, days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the role.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability, including hours needed to open and close the store; minimum standard workweek of five days; average standard workweek of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability during hours needed to open and close the store; at least five days of availability; minimum standard workweek of 30 hours.
All management roles require weekend and holiday availability, punctuality and regular attendance consistent with company policies, and reliable transportation.
Must speak, read, and write English clearly enough to communicate with customers, supervise staff, and understand sales reports; must perform business-related mathematics.
May need to move to different locations within the company network based on operational needs and career growth.
Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, climb ladders or stairs as needed, and regularly lift 5–25 pounds; heavier lifting may be required in certain circumstances.
Must have good vision, including color differentiation.

Nice To Haves

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

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