Store Management - Trumbull Shopping Park, Trumbull, CT

JD Finish Line•Trumbull, CT

1d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its retail store at Trumbull Shopping Park in Trumbull, Connecticut. Management members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop staff, and deliver strong customer experiences while contributing to store sales and company growth. The role combines team leadership, customer service, sales performance, inventory and visual merchandising, store maintenance, financial management, local marketing, and continuous improvement. Duties may include additional assignments and projects as required. The position has two listed roles: Assistant Store Manager and Supervisor. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability for the hours needed to open and close the store, work a minimum standard five-day week, 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 30-hour work week. All management roles require weekend and holiday availability, reliable transportation, regular and punctual attendance, and the ability to communicate in English and perform business-related mathematics. Employees may be asked to work at other company locations based on operational needs and career growth. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting. It involves prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, possible ladder or stair use, and regularly lifting items weighing 5–25 pounds; heavier items may be required in certain circumstances. Good vision, including color differentiation, is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made as required by law. Assistant Store Manager pay is $19.38–$22.50 per hour, with additional bonus opportunities if store KPIs are met. Supervisor pay is $18.94 per hour. All roles are eligible for the company 401(k) plan. Full-time roles are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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 providing outstanding customer service and 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 for store opening and closing.
Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability for store opening and closing hours; 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; minimum of five days’ availability; minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
Regular and punctual 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 different company locations based on operational needs and career growth.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, climb ladders or stairs as needed, and regularly lift 5–25 pounds; heavier lifting may sometimes be required.
Good vision, including color differentiation.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, including accommodations related to pregnancy and religious practices.

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 team members; foster a positive work environment, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback.
Address customer needs, resolve issues, and maintain 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.
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.