JD Store Management - SouthPark Mall, Strongsville, OH

JD Finish Line•Strongsville, OH

1d•$14 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its SouthPark Mall store in Strongsville, Ohio. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop employees, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and contribute to sales, profitability, and company growth. The position includes responsibility for merchandise and inventory management, visual merchandising, store maintenance, budgets and expenses, sales analysis, local marketing, community relationships, and compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations. Managers are also expected to monitor industry and competitor trends, identify improvements, and take on additional duties and projects as required. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability for the hours needed to open and close the store, a minimum standard work week of five days, and an average standard work week of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods. Supervisors must be available for opening and closing hours and have at least five days of availability, with a minimum standard work week of 30 hours. All management roles require weekend and holiday availability, punctuality and regular attendance, reliable transportation, and the ability to communicate, read, and write in English and perform business-related mathematics. Employees may be required to move to different locations within the company’s network based on operational needs and career growth. The role is performed in a moderately noisy retail setting. It requires prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and possibly climbing ladders or stairs to stock or retrieve merchandise. Regular lifting of items weighing 5–25 pounds is required, and heavier lifting may be needed in certain circumstances. Good vision, including color differentiation, is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities and as otherwise required by law.

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.
A passion for 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.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability for store opening and closing hours, a minimum standard work week of five days, and an average 44-hour work week; hours may increase during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability for store opening and closing hours, at least five days of availability, and a minimum standard 30-hour work week.
All management roles: availability on weekends and holidays, and punctuality and regular attendance consistent with company policy.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to speak, read, and write English and perform business-related mathematics.
May be required to work at different locations within the company’s network based on operational needs and career growth.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two or more years of retail leadership experience, strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop team members; establish goals and provide ongoing feedback.
Foster a positive work environment and support strong team performance.
Deliver an exceptional shopping experience, address customer needs, resolve issues, and maintain 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.
Implement local marketing initiatives and build community relationships to strengthen brand presence and attract customers.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activity, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.