JD Store Management - Greenwood Mall, Bowling Green, KY

JD Sports Fashion•Bowling Green, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Greenwood Mall store in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Management employees oversee daily store operations, lead and develop teams, and deliver exceptional customer experiences while contributing to store sales and company growth. The role offers autonomy to shape store success in a fast-paced retail environment. Assistant Store Managers must be available to work the hours needed to open and close the store, including mornings, days, and nights. They work a minimum standard week of five days and an average standard week of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods such as holidays and Back-to-School. 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, maintain punctuality and regular attendance, and have reliable transportation. Relocation to different company locations may be required based on operational needs and career growth. The position requires clear spoken and written English, business-related math skills, and the ability to understand corporate sales reports. Candidates must be at least 18 years old. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting and includes prolonged standing, frequent reaching, pulling, stooping, and kneeling; climbing ladders or stairs may be required. Regular lifting of items weighing 5–25 pounds is required, with heavier items possible in some circumstances. Good vision, including color differentiation, is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made as required by law. The company offers a compensation package that includes health benefits, retirement plans, and employee discounts, along with professional development and career advancement opportunities. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.
Passion for customer service and creating memorable shopping experiences.
Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including mornings, days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the position.
Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability during store opening and closing hours; minimum standard work week of five days; average standard work week of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak periods.
Supervisor: availability during store opening and closing hours; availability at least five days per week; minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
All management: reliable transportation; punctuality and regular attendance consistent with company policies; clear spoken and written English; ability to perform business-related mathematics and understand corporate sales reports; willingness to move to different company locations if required by operational needs or career growth.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including prolonged standing, reaching, pulling, stooping, kneeling, possible ladder or stair use, and regular lifting of 5–25 pounds (with heavier lifting possible in certain circumstances); good vision, including color differentiation.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

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 clear 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 strengthen 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.