JD Store Management - Park Plaza, Little Rock, AR

JD Sports Fashion•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring store management team members for its Park Plaza location in Little Rock, Arkansas. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop employees, and deliver exceptional customer experiences while contributing to store sales and company growth. The role includes responsibilities in team leadership, customer service, sales performance, merchandise and inventory management, visual merchandising, store maintenance, budgeting, expense control, sales analysis, local marketing, and community engagement. Managers are expected to follow company policies and health and safety regulations, monitor industry and competitor trends, and implement improvements. Additional duties and projects may be assigned. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability for 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. Supervisors must be available for the hours needed to open and close the store and have a minimum of five days of availability; the minimum standard work week is 30 hours. All management team members must be available on weekends and holidays, attend work punctually and regularly, and have reliable transportation. English communication, reading, writing, and business mathematics skills are required. The role may require moving to other company locations based on operational needs and career growth. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting and involves prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and possibly climbing ladders or stairs. Employees regularly lift items weighing 5–25 pounds, and occasionally may need to lift more. Good vision, including color differentiation, is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made as required by law.

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.
Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including mornings, days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required for opening and closing the store.
Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability, 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 opening and closing hours, availability for at least five days, and a minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
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.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, possible ladder or stair use, and regularly lifting 5–25 pounds; 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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 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.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.