Retail Leader: Inspire Teams, Drive Store Growth

JD Sports Fashion; Brent Knoll; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help drive store success, coach the team, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

You will support the Store Manager, lead floor operations, and help push ambitious sales targets while upholding brand standards and operational excellence.

If you are a proactive leader with strong commercial sense and enjoy developing others, this role offers real opportunities to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail management or supervisory roles.
• Strong leadership to guide and develop colleagues.
• Ability to interpret KPI and sales data for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience driving sales performance and KPI achievement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with daily store operations to help achieve sales targets and core KPIs.
• Lead and guide colleagues on the shop floor, allocating tasks, supporting service delivery, and maintaining company standards.
• Assist with coaching and development, offering real-time feedback and reinforcing expectations set by the Store Manager.
• Maintain high presentation and operational standards, including availability, pricing accuracy, tidy displays, and a safe environment.
• Carry out core operational duties such as cash handling support, till checks, delivery processing, stock audits, and opening/closing routines.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

KPI analysis

Customer service

Communication

Job description

JD Sports Fashion in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help drive store success, coach the team, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

You will support the Store Manager, lead floor operations, and help push ambitious sales targets while upholding brand standards and operational excellence.

If you are a proactive leader with strong commercial sense and enjoy developing others, this role offers real opportunities to make an impact.