Store Management - Colorado Mills, Lakewood, CO

JD Finish Line•Lakewood, CO

9d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Colorado Mills store in Lakewood, Colorado. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop employees, deliver strong customer experiences, and contribute to store sales and company growth. The role includes responsibility for merchandising, inventory, store maintenance, budgeting, sales analysis, local marketing, and community engagement. Managers are also expected to monitor retail trends, identify opportunities for improvement, comply with company policies and safety requirements, and complete additional duties as needed. The posting describes two positions with different availability and weekly-hour requirements. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability during the hours needed to open and close the store, work a minimum standard week of five days, and average 44 hours per week, 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 standard work week of 30 hours. All management employees must be available on weekends and holidays and maintain punctuality and regular attendance. Reliable transportation is required. Employees may need to move to other company locations based on operational needs and career growth. The role is performed in a moderately noisy retail setting and involves prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and possibly climbing ladders or stairs. Regular lifting of items weighing 5–25 pounds is required, and greater weights may be required in certain circumstances. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred. Assistant Store Manager pay is $17.38–$23.50 per hour, with bonus opportunities based on store KPIs. Supervisor pay is $18.00 per hour. All roles are eligible for the company 401(k) plan. Full-time roles are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, sick leave, parental leave, and company-paid time off.

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.
Commitment to 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.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability for store opening and closing hours, a minimum standard work week of five days, and an average standard work week of 44 hours; 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 work week of 30 hours.
All management employees must be available on weekends and holidays and meet punctuality and regular attendance expectations.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to speak, read, and write English clearly, converse with customers, supervise staff, and perform business-related mathematics.
May need to relocate to other company locations based on operational needs and career growth.
High school diploma or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and develop a motivated team; establish goals and provide ongoing feedback.
Create a strong shopping experience by responding to customer needs, resolving issues, and maintaining high customer-service standards.
Drive store sales and profitability through merchandise management, promotions, and achievement of sales targets.
Oversee daily operations, including inventory, 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 opportunities, and implement improvements to store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.