JD Store Management - Lakeland Square, Lakeland, FL

JD Sports Fashion•Lakeland, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring management team members for its Lakeland Square store in Lakeland, Florida. Management team members oversee daily store operations, develop and motivate staff, and deliver strong customer experiences. The role includes responsibility for sales performance, merchandise and inventory management, store presentation and maintenance, budgets and expenses, local marketing, and community relationships. Managers are expected to monitor industry and competitor activity, identify operational improvements, and take on additional duties and projects as required. The Assistant Store Manager must have open availability for the hours needed to open and close the store, a minimum five-day work week, and an average standard work week of 44 hours, with increased hours during peak sales periods. The Supervisor must be available during opening and closing hours and have at least five days of availability, with a minimum standard work week of 30 hours. All management team members must be available on weekends and holidays, maintain punctuality and regular attendance, have reliable transportation, and be able to communicate, read, and write in English and perform business-related mathematics. Relocation to other company locations may be required based on operational needs and career growth. The position is in a moderately noisy retail environment and involves prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and potentially climbing ladders or stairs. Regular lifting of 5–25 pounds is required, and heavier lifting may sometimes be necessary. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. A high school diploma or GED is required; two or more years of retail leadership experience is strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities and as otherwise 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.
Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must speak, read, and write English clearly enough to communicate with customers, supervise staff, and carry out business tasks, including business-related mathematics.
Must be punctual and maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policies.
Assistant Store Manager: open availability for opening and closing hours, a minimum five-day work week, and an average standard work week of 44 hours; hours may increase during peak sales periods.
Supervisor: availability during opening and closing hours, at least five days of availability, and a minimum standard work week of 30 hours.
All management: availability on weekends and holidays.
May need to move to different company locations based on operational needs and career growth.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling, occasional ladder or stair use, and regular lifting of 5–25 pounds; heavier weights may sometimes be required.
Must have good vision, including color differentiation.

Nice To Haves

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.
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 opportunities and implement solutions to improve store operations.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.