Role overviewThe Store Manager oversees daily operations, drives sales performance, manages a team of motivated employees, and ensures exceptional customer service to achieve business goals.ResponsibilitiesEffectively running all store operations to ensure meeting or exceeding sales & KPI targets, set clear sales goals, track performances whilst evolving processes to ensure continuous store growth.Create and maintain colleague schedules to ensure proper coverage and productivity.Creating a positive team culture through recruiting, training and continuously developing your team. 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, identifying and responding to areas of opportunity Operationally & Commercially.Develop and implement strategies to meet and exceed sales targets.Attract, engage and motivate customers into making purchases by using the latest visual merchandising techniques. Ensuring merchandise displays are attractive and align to brand guidelines.Ensure your teams are delivering the highest level of service in store in order to achieve a positive net promoter score (NPS)Address customer inquiries, feedback, and complaints in a timely and professional manner.Drive existing customer loyalty programs and promotions to enhance customer engagement.Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.Monitor and control store expenses to stay within budget.Ensure the store complies with health & safety regulations.Role objectives and KPI’sContribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target.Drive all additional KPIs 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.Ensure operational costs are kept within the allocated budgetSkills and ExperiencePrevious management experience in a fast-paced Retail/ Customer Facing environmentPassionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitorsHold strong leadership skills & have previous experience of coaching and developing a strong teamStrong communication skillsProven track record of managing and exceeding sales targets and KPI’sHave experience in analysing reports & making commercial decisionsKeen eye for detail & commerciality. Previous experience within visual merchandising would be advantageousPromote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholdersBenefitsQuarterly discretionary bonus schemesCompany discount of 30% off a large number of products 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 schemeHealth Care CoverDiscounted 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