Expression of Interest - Department Manager Opportunities - Melbourne Central
Known best as the'Undisputed King of Trainers',JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
Founded in **** in Greater Manchester, UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of sport, music, and fashion.
In ****, JD Sports launched in Australia and Current Zealand and has since grown to over 70+ stores. We now operate across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS, with exciting plans for continued expansion.
Our mission? To offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers. To bring this to life, we offer access to the biggest brands, the best products and a memorable experience that sets us apart.
Working at JD Sports is a state of mind. It's an attitude and a way of challenging the norm. We don't conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field.
We're seeking energetic, focused, and passionate individuals to join our team.
THE ROLE
JD Sports is expanding and we are looking for new leaders to join the Melbourne Central team! As a manager, you are the driver of our retail success. You embody a mindset dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences, an attitude that challenges the norm and a passion for enabling others to develop and grow.
In this role, you will inspire your team to achieve excellence in every customer interaction and across all store operations. You will lead, drive, develop, and motivate your team to maximize store profitability, exceed budgets & targets, achieve operational efficiency, and grow your JD Sports business.
You will maintain a positive and dynamic work environment where your team members develop and thrive,



achieving your outcomes through strong leadership and strategic thinking.
You will be responsible for some of the below duties:
Ensure sales targets and KPI's are achieved, if not exceeded
Optimise and elevate store profitability through strategic business planning and analysis of store sales density
Lead by example to set management expectations across your team and manage performance
Train, mentor and coach team members to work towards goals and succession planning
Manage team (Shop Floor and/or Back of House) to ensure that tasks are completed in an efficient and effective manner
Proactive approach in loss prevention management i.e. stock shrinkage
Execute effective Visual Merchandising by presenting product to the JD standard that will attract, engage, and motivate customers to purchase
WHO YOU ARE
A confident, energetic and well-rounded retail leader with between 1-5 years' experience
Experience in training, coaching and developing large teams
Have a proven track record in driving and exceeding set KPI's
High level of written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities, tasks and overall expectations
Have a can-do attitude and have the drive to learn and grow
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work in a dynamic business and engage with some of the best product and biggest sports fashion brands in the market
Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career
Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide array of roles including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre
Access to our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family
Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions
One month paid parental leavefor full-time employees
JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.
Please note, be applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your working rights where required.
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📌 Expression Of Interest - Department Manager Opportunities - Melbourne Central
🏢 JD Sports
📍 Melbourne