Assistant Store Manager JD Venlo

JD Sports Fashion Finland Oy; Venlo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed salary + performance-based bonus

30% employee discount on all JD Group

NS Business Card

24 vacation days per year

Pension scheme

Career and personal development plans

Continuous training

Job summary

JD Venlo is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to energize the team and deliver an exceptional customer experience, working closely with the Store Manager. You will lead by example, drive sales, manage daily operations, and ensure compliance with JD standards.

You will mentor staff, support HR processes, and implement effective merchandising while maintaining health and safety standards. This role requires strong communication and the ability to develop talent within a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in retail or similar environments.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal, non verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead with passion and set an energetic example for the team.
• Drive store sales and profitability.
• Ensure outstanding customer service and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Analyze reports and data to inform decisions that boost sales.
• Utilize visual merchandising to create impactful store displays.
• Mentor and develop team members to reach their potential.
• Oversee recruitment and HR policy compliance within the store.
• Maintain health and safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Target achievement

Customer service

Strategic analysis

Visual merchandising

Talent development

Talent management

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ON YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE AS ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER AT JD VENLO?

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 together with the Store Manager, 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 TO JOIN JD?

• Experience: At least 1 year as an Assistant Manager or in a similar role where you were responsible for managing teams in the retail sector.
• 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, 30% Employee Discount on all JD Group Brands, NS Business Card, 24 Vacation Days per year, access to the 'Benefits at work' discount app, 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. JD Sports Netherlands can be found at 35 locations in cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen, and Venlo.

An Integrity check via the warning register of the Fraud Approach Retail Foundation is part of the application procedure.