JD Store Management - Ashland town Center, Ashland, KY

JD Sports Fashion•Ashland, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Ashland Town Center store in Ashland, Kentucky. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop employees, and deliver strong customer experiences while contributing to store sales and company growth. The positions operate in a fast-paced retail environment and require availability for opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights. Weekend and holiday availability is required. The Assistant Store Manager role requires a minimum five-day workweek and averages 44 hours per week, with increased hours during peak sales periods. The Supervisor role requires availability for at least five days per week and a minimum 30-hour workweek. The roles involve prolonged standing and other physical tasks associated with handling and stocking merchandise in a moderately noisy retail setting. Employees must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Movement to other company locations may be required based on operational needs and career growth.

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 five-day standard workweek; average 44-hour workweek, 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 30-hour workweek.
Weekend and holiday availability; punctuality and regular attendance in accordance 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 need to move to different company locations based on operational needs and career growth.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years old.
Ability to meet physical demands, including prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, climbing ladders or stairs, regularly lifting 5–25 pounds (and potentially more in certain circumstances), and adequate vision including color differentiation.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience are also 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.