Area Manager - Vic

Description:

Who We Are
Known best as the 'King of Trainers', JD Sports is a leading Multi-Channel Retailer of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
In 2017, JD Sports first established itself in the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores across Australia and New Zealand, with more to come! With a combined total of over 1300+ stores globally, we are proud of the fact that we provide our customers with the latest and greatest styles whilst upholding world-class service.
The Role
Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude, and a way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we pave our own path and are elite within our field. At JD Sports, we carefully curate our products to give our customers the most exclusive ranges from the most elite brands, and we apply the same strategy to our talent. We are passionate, talented, dedicated, proud, and hungry for success, and we want like-minded individuals to join the movement.
This position will have you overseeing the management and visual presentation of all relevant stores to help achieve profitable sales growth through the development of staff and implementation of short and long term company goals.
As a Victorian Area Manager, you will be overseeing Doncaster, Eastland, Southland, Northland, Knox and Fountain Gate.
You will also be responsible, but not limited to, the following duties:
Lead by example to set management expectations across your team and manage performanceTrain, mentor, and coach Team Members to work towards goals and succession planningManage all key financial KPI’s to deliver growth on budgetVisit all stores on regular rotation to develop teams and ensure stores are performing at the required level for current and future growthRecruit, induct and train management team to build bench strength for future expansionLead and develop the team to deliver consistency across business intelligenceLead visual set-up of all new store openings and ensure relevant stores are upholding their visual representationManage customer experience standards in storeDrive management team to budget set daily and weekly on all business KPI’s Manage priorities and responsibilities from all areas of the business, i.e Head Office, Distribution Centre, Merchandise and Buying teamsEscalation point of contact for all store issues
Who You Are
A highly experienced and well-rounded retailer with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in Area Management in a high turnover businessYou have previous experience in a fast paced and similar retailerEcompass all the necessary leadership skills to train, coach and develop your teamA proven track record in driving and exceeding set KPI's while also motivating your stores to achieve their set KPIsExcellent problem solving and decision making skills Ability to manage competing priorities, tasks and overall expectationsAn ability to work with stakeholders at all levels as you will need to manage multiple priorities across all departmentsHighly analytical individual with a strong attention to detailExceptional written and verbal communication skills is essential
The Benefits
Opportunity to work for a growing international brandAttractive salary and quarterly bonus structureAn opportunity to be an integral part of new store openings across MelbourneGenerous staff discounts across all brandsL&D Programs and training to support your growthAccess to employee assistance programCOVID safe practices implemented in store
The right person will thrive in a challenging and fast paced environment, encompass all the people skills necessary to lead and manage a dynamic team and a willingness to learn the ropes of being a true JD leader!
If this sounds like you and you're ready to kick off your next adventure at JD Sports - Apply Now!
Please note, by applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your Australian Working Rights where required. Please also note, we will be required to complete a criminal background check as per company standards.