Assistant Store Managr

JD Sports / Livestock / Size?; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join JD Sports as an Assistant Store Manager at the Limeridge location in Hamilton! Lead a dedicated team to provide exceptional customer experiences, manage operations effectively, and inspire your staff in a vibrant retail environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for streetwear and a strong retail management background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of retail management experience required.
• Passion for streetwear and sneaker culture essential.
• Confidence in engaging customers for elevated experiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service and foster team growth.
• Oversee scheduling, inventory management, and employee evaluations.
• Train and develop a team to meet business KPIs.

Skills

Retail management experience

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Customer engagement

Leadership qualities

Job description

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Department: Retail Stores
Location: Limeridge, ON
Workplace Type: On-site
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Team:

JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the goal to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music, and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. As our retail stores expand across Canada, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive work culture. JD aims to set the global standard for retail experience by delivering the world’s most authentic brands in a premium environment.

The Role:

We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager at our Limeridge location! Join our growing team at JD Sports Canada. Your main responsibilities will include delivering excellent customer service, fostering team growth, and ensuring operational excellence through managerial tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and employee performance evaluation.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure the team delivers excellent customer experiences through coaching and motivation while driving sales.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction by being knowledgeable about all products.
• Train and develop a team focused on delivering outstanding experiences to our community.
• Achieve business results and meet KPIs.
• Deliver sales, customer experience, merchandising, visual presentation, and operational standards.
• Act as a liaison between customers, sales associates, and store leadership.
• Learn and share expertise on products and trends to meet customer needs.
• Stay informed about current and upcoming products and trends.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Support key initiatives in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Proactively grow the business through community outreach.
• Prioritize culture, personal growth, and self-awareness in all actions.
• Provide outstanding experiences consistently, sharing our products with the community.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

• Minimum 2 years of retail management experience.
• Passion for streetwear and sneaker culture.
• Experience in supervising, training, and coaching sales associates.
• Confidence in engaging with customers to provide elevated experiences.
• Motivation driven by enthusiasm for interacting with customers and athletic products.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and financial analysis skills.
• Resourceful and adaptable to changing demands in a fast-paced retail environment.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate others, with a warm and compassionate approach, and a drive to exceed results and celebrate successes.