Store Management - Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids, IA

JD Finish Line•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring store management team members, including an Assistant Store Manager and a Supervisor, at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop staff, and deliver strong customer experiences. They help drive sales and profitability, manage merchandise and budgets, maintain store standards, and support local marketing and community engagement. The role also involves keeping up with industry and competitor activity, identifying opportunities to improve operations, and undertaking additional duties and projects as required. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability for the hours needed to open and close the store, 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. Supervisors must be available during opening and closing hours and have at least five days of availability, with a minimum 30-hour work week. All management employees must be available on weekends and holidays. The position requires reliable transportation, punctuality, regular attendance, and clear English communication and literacy for customer interactions, staff supervision, business mathematics, and understanding sales reports. Relocation to another company location may be required based on operational needs and career growth. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting and involves prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and potentially climbing ladders or stairs. Employees regularly lift 5–25 pounds, and may sometimes lift heavier items. Good vision, including color differentiation, is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made as described in the posting.

Requirements

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.
Commitment to outstanding customer service and memorable shopping experiences.
Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
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; average standard work week of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; at least five days of availability; minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
All management: availability on weekends and holidays; 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 need to move to other locations in the company network based on operational needs and career growth.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years old.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including prolonged standing, bending and reaching, occasional ladder or stair use, regular lifting of 5–25 pounds and sometimes heavier items, and 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 optimize 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 opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance store operations.
Complete additional duties and projects as required.