JD Store Management - West Ridge, Westland, MI

JD Sports Fashion•Westland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its West Ridge store in Westland, Michigan. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop employees, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. They help drive sales and profitability, support the store’s growth, and contribute to a positive, high-performance work environment. Assistant Store Managers must be available for a minimum standard work week of five days, averaging 44 hours and increasing during peak sales periods. Supervisors must be available at least five days per week and work a minimum standard of 30 hours. Both roles require availability for opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights, as well as weekends and holidays. Regular attendance, punctuality, reliable transportation, and clear English communication and literacy are required. The role may require moving to another company location based on operational needs and career growth. The position is in a moderately noisy retail setting and involves prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and potentially climbing ladders or stairs. Employees regularly lift items weighing 5–25 pounds, with heavier items possible in certain circumstances. Good vision, including color differentiation, is required. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

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.
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, including mornings, days, and nights; minimum standard work week of five days.
Supervisor: availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; at least five days of availability per week.
All management roles require weekend and holiday availability, punctuality and regular attendance, and 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.
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, bending, reaching, climbing when needed, and regularly lifting 5–25 pounds.
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 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.