Store Management Lead: Inspire Teams, Hit Sales Goals

JD Sports Fashion PLC; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Staff discount

Bike discount

Gym membership

Personal development

Apprenticeships/Qualifications

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion PLC in Lincoln invites applications for store management opportunities. You’ll lead from the front, motivate teams, drive sales, and ensure outstanding customer experience while maintaining JD standards.

You’ll analyse KPIs, plan shifts, coach colleagues, uphold presentation, handle cash/stock tasks, and foster a high-performing, customer-centric store environment. This role suits proven leaders who excel in fast-paced retail, enjoy developing people, and value operational

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail management or supervisory position, demonstrating readiness for a leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop colleagues.
• Confidence in analysing KPIs and sales data to support commercial decision‑making and shift planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring professional interactions with customers and colleagues.
• Proven success driving sales performance and contributing to KPI achievement within a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support store leadership with day‑to‑day operations to achieve sales targets and key KPIs.
• Lead and guide colleagues on the shop floor, allocating tasks, supporting service delivery, and upholding JD standards.
• Assist with coaching and development, providing real‑time feedback and reinforcing expectations set by store management.
• Maintain high presentation and operational standards, including product availability, pricing accuracy, visual displays, and store safety.
• Deliver key operational duties such as cash handling support, till checks, delivery processing, stock audits, and opening/closing routines — escalating issues as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

KPI analysis

Communication

Retail management

Team development

Job description

JD Sports Fashion PLC in Lincoln invites applications for store management opportunities. You’ll lead from the front, motivate teams, drive sales, and ensure outstanding customer experience while maintaining JD standards.

You’ll analyse KPIs, plan shifts, coach colleagues, uphold presentation, handle cash/stock tasks, and foster a high-performing, customer-centric store environment. This role suits proven leaders who excel in fast-paced retail, enjoy developing people, and value operational