JD Store Management - Cordova Mall, Pensacola, FL

JD Sports Fashion•Pensacola, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Cordova Mall store in Pensacola, Florida. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop staff, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and contribute to sales, profitability, and company growth. The role includes managing merchandise and inventory, maintaining store standards, following company policies and safety regulations, monitoring financial performance, and supporting local marketing and community engagement. Managers may also be assigned additional duties and projects as required. The position is offered at the Assistant Store Manager or Supervisor level. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability for store opening and closing hours, work at least five days per week, and average 44 hours per week, with longer hours during peak sales periods. Supervisors must be available for opening and closing hours and at least five days per week, with a minimum 30-hour work week. All management employees must be available on weekends and holidays. This is a moderately noisy retail setting. The role requires prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and sometimes climbing ladders or stairs. Employees regularly lift items weighing 5–25 pounds, and may need to lift more in certain circumstances. The employer states that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, including accommodations related to pregnancy and religious practices.

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.
Passion for 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 five-day work week; 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; minimum five days of availability; minimum standard 30-hour work week.
All management employees must be available on weekends and holidays and maintain punctuality and regular attendance consistent with company policies.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must speak English clearly to converse with customers and supervise staff effectively; must read and write English and perform business-related mathematics.
May need to move to different locations within the company network based on operational needs and career growth.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must meet the physical demands of the job, including prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, possible ladder or stair use, and regular lifting of 5–25 pounds (heavier items in certain circumstances); good vision, including color differentiation, is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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 improve 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 enhance store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.