Ambitious Assistant Store Manager - Lead & Elevate

JD Sports Fashion; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Gym membership

Personal development opportunities

Apprenticeships

Job summary

JD Sports in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Manager to partner with the Store Manager, driving results, developing talent, and elevating the customer experience to the premium JD standard. You will lead from the front, coaching teams, ensuring strong KPIs and excellent service.

This role requires confident leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to motivate colleagues to hit ambitious targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail management or supervisory role.
• Ability to interpret KPI and sales data to inform decisions.
• Strong communication and people-skills to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store operations to help achieve sales targets and KPIs.
• Lead shop floor, guiding colleagues, allocating tasks, upholding JD standards.
• Coach and develop staff with real-time feedback.
• Maintain JD’s presentation and operational standards.
• Carry out cash handling, till checks, stock audits, and opening/closing routines.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

KPI analysis

Communication skills

Sales drive

Job description

JD Sports in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Manager to partner with the Store Manager, driving results, developing talent, and elevating the customer experience to the premium JD standard. You will lead from the front, coaching teams, ensuring strong KPIs and excellent service.

This role requires confident leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to motivate colleagues to hit ambitious targets in a fast-paced environment.