Role overviewWe are seeking a skilled Assistant Manager with strong leadership & communication abilities to guide their team towards achieving sales & KPI targets whilst providing unparalleled service.ResponsibilitiesSupporting the Store Manager in effectively running all store operations to ensure meeting or exceeding sales & KPI targets. Setting clear sales goals, tracking performances whilst evolving processes to ensure continuous store growth.Creating a positive team culture through recruiting, training & continuously developing your staff. Building a motivated and high performing team, increasing chances of store success.Analysing sales data and financial reports to make quick and well-informed decisions alongside the Store Manager, identifyingand responding to areas of opportunityOperationally & Commercially.Act as the point of contact for colleagues in the manager’s absence.Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints professionally.Help manage day‑to‑day operations, including opening and closing procedures.Support cash management tasks, such as processing transactions and reconciling tills.Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.Provide feedback and coaching to colleagues to improve performance.Support the Store Manager in maintainingcolleague schedules to ensure proper coverage and productivityRole objectives and KPI’sContribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target.Driveall additionalKPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT.Achieve upselling or cross‑selling targets.Maintain a high Net Promotor Score.Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits.Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required.Ensure employee satisfaction stores or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks.Assistin keeping operational costs within the allocatedbudgetSkills and ExperiencePrevioussupervisory or management experience in a fast‑paced Retail/ Customer Facing environmentPassionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitorsPreviousexperience of coaching and developing individualsStrong communicationskillsProven track recordof achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPI’sExperience in analysing KPI’s data to making commercial decisionsKeen eye for detail & commerciality. Previousexperience within visual merchandising would be advantageousPromote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholdersBenefitsWe know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:Quarterly discretionary bonus schemesCompany discount of 30% off a large number ofproducts in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?,Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health)Access to digital health and well‑being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health)Health cash plansWide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the GroupAccess to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only)Company Sick Pay schemeDiscounted Gym memberships at JD GymsLife AssuranceAccess to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change.Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD FoundationEmployer engagement forums to help influence positive changeIncremental Holiday Allowance #J-18808-Ljbffr