Manager in Training - Rundle Mall

JD Sports

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Supportive culture

Career progression

Leadership programs

Relocation opportunities

Paid parental leave

Leadership conferences

Wellness discounts

Job summary

JD Sports is seeking a Manager in Training to develop leadership for higher-profile, fast-moving stores in Australia. You will work with Store Managers, Area Managers and senior leaders to lead growing teams and drive exceptional customer experiences.

The programme prepares you to manage a larger-format site, with mentorship, real-world exposure, and KPI-driven performance in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

Proven leadership experience and ability to influence others.
Commercial awareness with a results-driven mindset.
Comfort with KPIs, sales targets and performance metrics.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Hands-on, proactive leadership style.
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Desire to learn, grow, and develop as a leader.

Responsibilities

Lead higher-volume store environments with energy and consistency.
Grow understanding of sales performance, conversion, ATV, UPT, wage management and profitability at scale.
Attract, recruit, onboard, and develop JD talent for larger teams.
Apply standards across visual merchandising, inventory management, and operations.
Participate in structured development and leadership training to manage more complex stores.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

KPIs & targets

Communication

Proactive leadership

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Ready to Take the Next Step in Store Management?

At JD Sports, we're more than just sneakers and streetwear. We're a global movement at the forefront of sports fashion, delivering the biggest brands, the latest products, and an unrivalled customer experience.

We're looking for our next Manager in Training to join our team at Rundle Mall. This is a structured development opportunity for current Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers and Department Managers who are ready to grow, from a smaller or lower-turnover store into leading larger teams, higher turnovers, and busier trading environments.

If you're already leading a team and want to build on that experience, learn the JD way, and develop under the mentorship of experienced Store Managers and Area Managers, this is your next step.

What's the Opportunity?

You already know how to run a store. This programme is about building on that experience and preparing you to lead at a higher-profile, fast-moving level.

You'll work closely with Store Managers, Area Managers and senior leaders, sharpening the skills and confidence needed to take on a high-volume, higher-turnover store. It's a structured pathway built on real-world experience, mentorship, and exposure to some of the best retail operators in the business.

You’ll build on your ability to:

Lead high‑performing teams
Deliver exceptional customer experiences
Drive sales, KPIs, and commercial outcomes
Recruit, train, and develop future talent
Execute world‑class visual merchandising standards
Manage operational excellence and inventory performance
Analyse business performance and make data‑driven decisions
Take ownership of a larger‑format, high‑turnover retail environment

What You'll Be Doing

Lead from the Front

Bring energy and consistency to a higher-volume store environment, where customers get an exceptional experience every visit. You'll build on your leadership style to inspire growing teams and drive a high‑performing culture.

Grow Your Commercial Capability

Deepen your understanding of sales performance, conversion, ATV, UPT, wage management, profitability, and operations at greater scale, gaining exposure to the metrics that drive JD's busiest, highest-volume stores.

Build and Develop Great Teams

Take on a broader role in attracting, recruiting, onboarding, and developing the next generation of JD talent, coaching sizeable teams and shaping future leaders.

Sharpen Operational Excellence

Apply and refine company standards across visual merchandising, inventory management, loss prevention, compliance, and store operations, at the pace and scale of a larger‑format site.

Accelerate Your Journey

Take part in structured development, mentorship, leadership training, and hands‑on learning designed to prepare you to manage a more complex, higher-turnover store.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for current retail leaders who are ready to grow their team size, turnover, and pace, and build a long‑term career with JD Sports.

You may currently be a:

Store Manager of a smaller or lower‑turnover store
Assistant Store Manager ready for the next step
Department Manager at a big box retailer ready to step into a high‑energy fashion environment
Experienced retail leader ready to manage a high-volume, fast‑paced team

You’ll bring:

Proven leadership experience and the ability to influence others
Commercial awareness and a results‑driven mindset
Confidence working with KPIs and sales targets
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
A proactive, hands‑on approach to leadership
Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
The drive to keep learning, improving, and growing

Why Join JD Sports?

Career Progression Like No Other

We're committed to developing our current leaders. This role is designed to prepare high‑potential Store Managers, ASMs and Department Managers for higher‑profile store opportunities across our growing retail network.

Learn From the Best

Work alongside experienced Store Managers and Area Managers and gain exposure to best‑practice leadership at one of the world's leading sports fashion retailers.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Join a business that continues to grow across Australia and New Zealand, creating endless opportunities for development and career advancement.

Attractive employee discounts across our brands
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Supportive and high‑energy team culture
Career progression pathways across a global business
Access to leadership development programs
Opportunities to relocate and grow within the business
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Access to leadership conferences and events
Discounted membership for selected wellness partners

Who We Are

Known as the Undisputed King of Trainers, JD Sports is one of the world's leading retailers of sports fashion and footwear. We bring together the biggest global brands including Nike, adidas, New Balance, ASICS, New Era, The North Face and more, delivering the latest products and experiences to our customers.

We're passionate about developing our people, celebrating individuality, and creating opportunities for our team to build incredible careers.

Known 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.

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