Join to apply for theAssistant Store Managerrole atJD Sports Fashion 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theAssistant Store Managerrole atJD Sports Fashion Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Assistant Manager with strong leadership & communication abilities to guide their team towards achieving sales & KPI targets whilst providing unparalleled service.ResponsibilitiesSupporting the Store Manager in effectively running all store operations to ensure meeting or exceeding sales & KPI targets. Setting clear sales goals, tracking performances whilst evolving processes to ensure continuous store growth. Creating a positive team culture through recruiting, training & continuously developing your staff. Building a motivated and high performing team, increasing chances of store success. Analysing sales data and financial reports to make quick and well-informed decisions alongside the Store Manager, identifying and responding to areas of opportunity Operationally & Commercially . Act as the point of contact for colleagues in the manager’s absence. Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints professionally. Help manage day-to-day operations, including opening and closing procedures. Support cash management tasks, such as processing transactions and reconciling tills. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees. Provide feedback and coaching to colleagues to improve performance. Support the Store Manager in maintaining colleague schedules to ensure proper coverage and productivityRole Objectives And KPI’sContribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target. Drive all additional KPI s including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT . Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets. Maintain a high Net Promotor Score. Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits. Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required . Ensure employee satisfaction stores or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks. Assist in keeping operational costs within the allocated budgetSkills And ExperiencePrevious supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced Retail/ Customer Facing environment Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors Previous experience of coaching and developing individuals Strong communication skills Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPI’s Experience in analysing KPI’s data to making commercial decisions Keen eye for detail & commerciality. Previous experience within visual merchandising would be advantageous Promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholdersBenefitsWe know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:Quarterly discretionary bonus schemes Company discount of 30% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors) Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health) Access to digital health and well-being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health) Health cash plans Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only) Company Sick Pay scheme Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms Life Assurance Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change. Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change Incremental Holiday AllowanceWe know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.Thank you for your time#JDApply Now Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Sales and Business Development Industries Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at JD Sports Fashion by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant Store Manager” roles.Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago Walsall, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Assistant Manager - Sutton Coldfield (Full-time)Royal Sutton Coldfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Assistant Store Manager Birmingham The FortBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Cannock Wood, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Store Supervisor - 24 Hours - Sweaty BettyCannock Wood, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Assistant Manager - Jo Malone London - Birmingham Grand CentralBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Tamworth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Cannock, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Tamworth, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Floor Manager (Coach) - Nike Unite CannockCannock Wood, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Atherstone, England, United Kingdom 4 hours ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Walsall, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Swadlincote, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Telford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Retail Assistant Manager (Chelmsley Wood)Fulford, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Assistant Store Manager