JD Store Management - Tippecanoe Mall - Lafayette, IN

JD Sports Fashion•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Tippecanoe Mall store in Lafayette, Indiana. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop staff, and deliver strong customer experiences. The role contributes to store sales and profitability through merchandise management, promotional strategies, and achievement of sales targets, while maintaining operational standards and supporting company growth. The Assistant Store Manager must have open availability for the hours needed to open and close the store, including mornings, days, and nights, and work a minimum standard week of five days. The average standard work week is 44 hours and may increase during peak sales periods. The Supervisor must be available during hours needed to open and close the store, have a minimum of five days of availability, and work a minimum standard of 30 hours per week. All management roles require weekend and holiday availability, reliable transportation, punctuality, and regular attendance. The position may require moving to another company location based on operational needs and career growth. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting and involves prolonged standing, handling and stocking merchandise, and potentially climbing ladders or using stairs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made as described in the posting. JD Finish Line is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.

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 customer service and creating 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, including mornings, days, and nights; 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, including mornings, days, and nights; minimum five days of availability; minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
Weekend and holiday availability; punctuality and regular 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 be required to move to different company locations based on operational needs and career growth.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, climbing ladders or stairs, and regularly lifting 5–25 pounds; heavier lifting may be required in certain circumstances.
Good vision, including the ability to differentiate colors.
At least 18 years old.

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; set goals and provide ongoing feedback.
Create 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.
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.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.