Store Management - Meridian Mall, Okemos, MI

JD Finish Line•Okemos, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JD Finish Line is hiring Assistant Store Managers and Supervisors for its Meridian Mall location in Okemos, Michigan. Management team members manage daily store operations, lead and develop employees, deliver customer experiences, and contribute to store performance and company growth. The work takes place in a moderately noisy retail setting. Assistant Store Managers must have open availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights. They work a minimum standard five-day week, averaging 44 hours, with additional hours during peak sales periods. Supervisors must be available during opening and closing hours, have at least five days of availability, and work a minimum standard 30-hour week. All management employees must be available on weekends and holidays, maintain punctuality and regular attendance, and have reliable transportation. The position may require moving to another company location based on operational needs and career growth. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, with two or more years of retail leadership experience strongly preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.

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 periods.
Supervisor: availability for store opening and closing hours, including mornings, days, and nights; minimum five days of availability; minimum standard 30-hour work week.
All management: weekend and holiday availability; punctuality and regular attendance; reliable transportation.
Ability to speak English clearly to converse with customers and supervise staff; ability to read and write English and perform business-related mathematics.
May be required to move to different company locations based on operational needs and career growth.
High school diploma or GED equivalent; must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, climbing ladders or stairs, lifting merchandise, and 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 a motivated team; set goals and provide ongoing feedback.
Create a strong customer experience by addressing customer needs, resolving issues, and maintaining customer-service standards.
Drive sales and profitability through merchandise management, promotional strategies, and 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.
Perform additional duties and projects as required.