JD Store Management Gateway Mall, Lincoln, NE

JD Sports Fashion•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Gateway Mall store in Lincoln, Nebraska. Management members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop a high-performance team, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. They help drive sales and profitability, maintain operational standards, manage inventory and budgets, and support the company’s growth. The role also includes community engagement, local marketing, monitoring industry and competitor trends, and implementing solutions to improve store operations. 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. The standard work week is at least five days and averages 44 hours, with additional hours during peak sales periods. Supervisors must be available for store opening and closing hours and have at least five days of availability, with a minimum standard work week of 30 hours. All management employees must be available on weekends and holidays and maintain punctuality and regular attendance. Reliable transportation is required. The role may require movement 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 potentially climbing ladders or using stairs. Employees regularly lift items weighing 5–25 pounds, and potentially more in certain circumstances. Good vision, including the ability to distinguish colors, is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals 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.
Commitment to 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 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 of five days of availability; minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
All management employees must be available on weekends and holidays and maintain punctuality and regular attendance consistent with company policies.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to speak English clearly to communicate with customers and supervise staff; ability 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.
At least 18 years old.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, climbing ladders or stairs as needed, and regularly lifting 5–25 pounds; good vision including color differentiation.
High school diploma or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred.

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.
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.