Store Management - Palm Desert Mall, Palm Desert, CA

JD Finish Line • Palm Desert, CA

1d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Palm Desert Mall store in Palm Desert, California. Management team members oversee daily store operations, develop and motivate staff, and deliver high-quality customer experiences. The roles contribute to sales, profitability, store standards, and company growth.

The Assistant Store Manager has an average standard work week of 44 hours, with additional hours during peak sales periods. The Supervisor has a minimum standard work week of 30 hours. Both roles require availability during hours needed to open and close the store, including mornings, days, and nights, as well as availability on weekends and holidays. The position requires reliable transportation, punctuality, regular attendance, and clear English communication and literacy for customer service, staff supervision, and business tasks. Relocation to other company locations may be required based on operational needs and career growth.

The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting and involves prolonged standing, lifting and stocking merchandise, and other physical activity. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made as described in the posting.

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 to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• 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 standard work week of 5 days.
• Assistant Store Manager: 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; availability at least 5 days per week.
• Supervisor: minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
• All management roles: weekend and holiday availability, reliable transportation, punctuality, and regular attendance.
• Must speak English clearly, read and write English, and perform business-related mathematics.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing; stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and climbing ladders or stairs; and regularly lifting 5–25 pounds, with higher weights possible in certain circumstances.
• Good vision, including the ability to differentiate colors.

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 team members; 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, and 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 enhance brand presence and attract customers.
• Monitor industry trends and competitors, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to improve store operations.
• Perform additional duties and projects as required.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Retirement plans, including the company 401(k) plan
• Employee discounts
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Assistant Store Manager bonus opportunities when store KPIs are met
• Full-time roles are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, sick leave, parental leave, and company-paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED