JD Store Management - Mall of Abilene, Abilene, TX

JD Sports Fashion•Abilene, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Mall of Abilene store in Abilene, Texas. Management team members oversee daily store operations, lead and develop employees, and deliver excellent customer experiences while contributing to store sales and company growth. The role includes managing merchandise and inventory, maintaining store standards, following company policies and safety regulations, managing budgets and expenses, and supporting local marketing and community relationships. Managers are also expected to monitor industry and competitor activity, identify improvement opportunities, and take on additional duties and projects as required. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; a minimum standard workweek of five days; and an average standard workweek of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods. Supervisors must be available for opening and closing hours and have at least five days of availability, with a minimum standard workweek of 30 hours. All management team members must be available on weekends and holidays, maintain punctuality and regular attendance, and have reliable transportation. The position may require movement to other locations in the company network based on operational needs and career growth. This work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting and involves prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, climbing ladders or stairs, and regularly lifting items weighing 5–25 pounds (or more in certain circumstances). 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 outstanding customer service and memorable shopping experiences.
Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability for opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; minimum standard workweek of five days; average standard workweek of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability for opening and closing hours and at least five days of availability; minimum standard workweek of 30 hours.
All management team members 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 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, climbing ladders or stairs, 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 activities, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions.
Complete additional duties and projects as required.