Assistant Manager JD Antwerp

JD Sports Nederland; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fixed salary + performance bonus

Employee discount on JD Group brands

20 vacation days per year

Pension scheme

Résumé du poste

JD Sports Nederland is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Antwerp store to energize a motivated team, drive sales, and ensure outstanding customer experiences. You will partner with the Store Manager to guide daily operations and uphold JD standards.

You'll lead by example, coach staff, manage scheduling, oversee visual merchandising, analyze performance, and support recruitment while maintaining health and safety compliance. This role demands proactive leadership and a passion for retail.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year as a Floor/Assistant Manager or leading teams in retail.
• Strong verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsabilités

• Lead with passion and motivate the team to achieve targets.
• Drive store sales and profitability.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a welcoming environment.
• Analyse reports and data to improve performance.
• Maintain compelling Visual Merchandising to attract customers.
• Develop talent and mentor team members.
• Recruitment and HR policy adherence.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Time management

Mentoring / coaching

Outils

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Assist the store manager at JD Antwerp by leading a motivated team, driving sales targets, delivering top customer service, and managing daily operations.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ON YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE AS ASSISTANT MANAGER AT JD ANTWERPEN?

Your main mission will be to bring out the maximum energy from your team to overcome every challenge. And all of this while delivering a customer experience that leaves a lasting impression! Together with the Store Manager you will be guiding them to success, ensuring that every team member follows procedures and proudly represents our brand.

WHAT WILL YOU DO ON A DAILY BASIS AT JD?

• Lead with passion: You’ll set the example, inspiring your team and creating an environment where motivation and teamwork are key.
• Achieve targets! Your main goal will be to drive store sales and profitability to the next level.
• Customer Service: You’ll make sure every customer feels at home, delivering a service that keeps them coming back for more. Their feedback and suggestions are key!
• Strategic analysis: You’ll analyse reports and data to make smart decisions that boost sales.
• Visual Merchandising: You’ll use impactful visual techniques to create a store that captures attention. We want people to say "WOW" when they walk in!
• Develop talent: You’ll act as a mentor to your team, helping them grow and reach their full potential. At JD, we believe in continuous development – Forever Forward.
• JD-style team: You’ll ensure the team reflects the essence and attitude of JD Sports (maximum motivation and energy!).
• Talent management: You’ll lead the recruitment process to bring the best talent into the JD family and ensure everyone understands and follows HR policies.
• Safety first: You’ll ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

WHO WILL SUPPORT YOU?

You’ll have the support of all JD departments: Retail, Development, Visual Merchandising, People, Customer Service, Profit Protection… Everyone working with and for you!

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO JOIN JD?

• Experience: At least 1 year as a Floor/ Assistant Manager or leading teams in the retail sector.
• Time management: Efficiency is essential.
• Top communication skills: Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

WHAT DOES JD GROUP OFFER YOU?

• Amazing benefits: Fixed salary + performance-based bonus, meal vouchers, employee discount on all JD Group brands, 20 vacation days per year, discount on other retail companies in Belgium through the corporate benefits app, career and personal development plans, pension scheme, continuous training online and offline, and work-life balance support.
• Coaching opportunities: Participation in initiatives like internship programs.

Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion and Outdoor brands. The Group now has 4,850 stores (as at 1 February 2025) across 49 countries (including franchises and joint ventures) with a strong presence in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

An Integrity check via the warning register of the Fraud Approach Retail Foundation is part of the application procedure.