Store Management - Independence Center, Independence, MO

JD Finish Line•Independence, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring store management team members to manage daily operations, lead and develop employees, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. The roles are based at Independence Center in Independence, Missouri. The posting covers Assistant Store Manager and Supervisor positions, with separate minimum availability and weekly-hours requirements for each. Management team members must be available on weekends and holidays, have reliable transportation, and meet the communication and business-mathematics skills needed to serve customers, supervise staff, and understand sales reports. The position may require movement to other company locations based on operational needs and career growth. Employees may also be assigned duties beyond their normal scope, and the company reserves the right to modify the job description. The role involves prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and potentially climbing ladders or stairs to stock or retrieve merchandise. Employees regularly lift items weighing 5–25 pounds, with heavier weights possible in some circumstances. Good vision, including color differentiation, is required. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting. 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 with disabilities, pregnancy, or religious practices, as required by law. The Finish Line, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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 delivering outstanding customer service and memorable shopping experiences.
Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Proficiency with retail management software and basic computer applications.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Reliable transportation.
Must speak English clearly to converse with customers and supervise staff, and must read and write English and perform business-related mathematics.
Must be punctual and maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policies.
Must meet the applicable availability and weekly schedule requirements for the position: Assistant Store Manager requires open availability for mornings, days, and nights, a minimum standard work week of five days, and an average standard work week of 44 hours, increasing during peak sales periods; Supervisor requires availability for mornings, days, and nights, at least five days of availability, and a minimum standard 30-hour work week.
All management roles require weekend and holiday availability.
May be required to move to different locations within the company's network based on operational needs and career growth.
Physical ability to stand for approximately five to 14 hours per day, and for extended periods during peak sales periods; stoop, kneel, reach, and pull merchandise; climb ladders or stairs; regularly lift 5–25 pounds and potentially heavier items; and meet the stated vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of retail leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop team members; foster a positive work environment, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback.
Deliver a strong customer 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, store maintenance, and 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 activity, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to improve store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.