Store Manager JD Ghent

JD Sports Netherlands; Gent; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee discount

Vacation days 24

Pension scheme

Career development

Training opportunities

Work-life balance

Bonus scheme

Benefits app

Résumé du poste

JD Ghent is seeking a Store Manager to lead the team, drive store sales, and deliver standout customer service while ensuring safety and policy compliance. You will inspire, coach, and mentor staff to achieve targets and uphold JD's brand standards.

You will recruit and develop talent, optimize merchandising, analyze performance data, and maintain strong communication across departments. Excellent MS Office skills and willingness to travel to Ghent are required.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 1 year as Assistant/Store Manager or leading teams in retail.
• Strong communication, time management and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsabilités

• Lead and motivate the store team to drive sales and profitability.
• Deliver standout customer service and ensure a safe, compliant environment.
• Recruit, develop and mentor staff while managing HR policies.
• Analyze reports to make data-driven sales decisions.
• Oversee visual merchandising and brand standards.
• Coordinate training, HR processes and safety compliance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Outils

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Description du poste

Lead and motivate the JD Ghent team to drive sales, deliver standout customer service, manage talent and safety, and meet profit targets.,

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ON YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE AS A STORE MANAGER AT JD GHENT?

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! You will be the one 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 analyze 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?

• Experience: At least 1 year as an Assistant/ Store Manager or leading teams in the retail sector.
• Availability to travel to Ghent
• Completion of all required training programs (JDA, MIC)
• 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,employee discount on all JD Group brands, 24 vacation days per year, corporate benefits app account, 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.