Known as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the world's biggest sports fashion brands.

We are a global retailer with over 3,400 stores worldwide, connecting people to Sport, Music, and Fashion culture. In Australia since 2017, we now have opened 70+ stores across Australia and New Zealand.

At JD Sports, we don't follow trends - we create them. We are looking for passionate people to join our team and help us stay elite in our field.

THE ROLE

This role operates Tuesday to Saturday with varying hours. By applying, you confirm your availability to work across those days.

At JD Sports, our customers come first. As a Store Manager, you'll run a busy store with a large team and significant financial turnover, creating exceptional customer experience while managing multiple department leaders and driving sales targets.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll coach and develop your team, manage store operations, drive commerciality through smart product placement, and maximise profitability through driving sales and KPIs with your team. You'll create a positive workplace where everyone can grow while delivering the results through strong leadership and strategic thinking.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Quarterly bonuses for Store Manager and Assistant Managers

Work in a energetic global business and engage with some of the best products and biggest sports fashion brands in the market

We are growing 10+ stores each year, which allows a lot of internal progression

Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career

Store Manager conference each year, where we fly all our leaders to Sydney for two days to align focuses and initiatives for the coming year

Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide range 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

New people system designed to improve your employee experience

Anniversary gifts to celebrate teams' milestones

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave to support you and your growing family

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Experience coaching teams to deliver exceptional service and build customer loyalty

Proven ability to drive consistent service standards across multiple departments while maintaining a seamless customer experience

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Proven track record of hitting sales targets and managing budgets

Experience using data and reports to drive profitability and identify opportunities

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

Robust retail operations experience with efficient process management

Experience leading back-of-house teams with high-volume deliveries

Understanding of driving profit through using reports and smart product placement

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

Experience managing department managers or large full-time teams, plus planning who can step up into future roles

Proven ability to build a positive team culture through coaching and recognising good work

Track record of hiring and developing strong retail staff

Experience managing underperformance and maintaining team standards

We are passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development,



so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.

JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.

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Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. JD Sports first opened its doors in the Australian market in 2017, followed by New Zealand in 2021 and has grown substantially year upon year since. With over 3,400 stores globally, JD offers unparalleled service and style to all our consumers, striving to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. JD Sports first opened its doors in the Australian market in 2017, followed by New Zealand in 2021 and has grown substantially year upon year since. With over 3,400 stores globally, JD offers unparalleled service and style to all our consumers, striving to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.

What can I earn as a Retail Store Manager

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📌 Store Manager - Southland (Melbourne)
🏢 JD Sports
📍 Melbourne