JD Sports — Assistant Manager

Applications closing date: 22/04/2018

JD Sports are looking for an Assistant Manager to join their team.

Role Overview:
In this role you will assist the Store Manager in the day to day running of the store. Taking ownership of a number of duties while making sure that the stores KPIs are achieved. Furthermore, in the Manager’s absence you will be the first point of contact, therefore you will motivate the work force to drive sales and offer exceptional customer service, while exceeding targets and maintaining the standards of JD Sports Fashion plc

Customer Service

Ensure that customers are given considerate and responsible service throughout their visit.
• Deal with enquires and complaints resolving the issue at the earliest opportunity in a
professional manner.
• Ensure that personal appearance and standard of dress for the internal team is in line with
company guidelines.
• Have an understanding of the Customer Service measuring programme, Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Sales

Ensure that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded.
• Able to understand and interpret the relevant oracle reports.
• Utilise in store devices, ensuring that all team members are driving this at every
opportunity.
• Confident use of the store’s dashboard to analyse Footfall, ATV and Conversion.

Visual Merchandising

Attract, engage and motivate customers into making purchases in store by using the latest visual
techniques.
• Ensure that the weekly brief has been actioned with the store
• Ensure that all merchandise is correctly priced, price amendments are actioned and all POS is
correctly displayed.
• Keep stock on display clean and presentable at all times.

Training & Development

Develop internal staff and promote progression within the group.
• Monitor the Training and Development site and keep track of staff progression by the relevant
E-assessments.
• Assist with store recruitment, new starter inductions and staff training.
• Management development should be prioritised with the use of the Trainee Management
Academy.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed

Retail Management experience would be
advantageous
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• IT skills – Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Benefits

UK/International career progression
• Company discount
• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension

To apply bring your CV in store or apply to jdfashionplc.team.careers/search