At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate your team to achieve sales targets and maintain high store standards.
- Company: Join JD Sports, a leading global retailer in sports fashion and lifestyle.
- Benefits: Enjoy staff discounts, holiday allowance, gym memberships, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Qualifications: Previous retail management experience and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
As an Assistant Manager at JD Sports, you are a key force behind your store’s success. You support from the front – motivating your team, driving performance alongside the Store Manager, and ensuring every shift delivers strong results. You inspire your people to excel, uphold high standards, and move the store toward ambitious sales targets and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager with daily store operations to help achieve sales targets and core KPIs.
- Lead and guide colleagues on the shop floor, allocating tasks, supporting service delivery, and maintaining JD standards throughout the day.
- Assist with coaching and development, offering real‑time feedback and reinforcing expectations set by the Store Manager.
- Maintain JD’s high presentation and operational standards, including availability, pricing accuracy, tidy displays, and a safe environment.
- Carry out core operational duties such as cash handling support, till checks, delivery processing, stock audits, and opening/closing routines – escalating issues appropriately.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in a retail management or supervisory role, such as Assistant Store Manager or Supervisor, demonstrating readiness to support leadership.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, develop, and motivate staff while reinforcing store priorities.
- Confident interpreting KPI and sales data to support commercial decision‑making and shift focus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supporting colleagues and ensuring professional customer interactions.
- Proven success driving sales performance and contributing to KPI achievement in a retail environment.
Desirable Attributes
- Passion for retail, sport, fashion, and representing the JD brand.
- Professional, proactive leader with a solutions‑driven mindset.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to remain composed under pressure.
- Customer‑centric with a strong focus on delivering the premium JD experience.
What We Offer
- Incremental Holiday Allowance
- Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
- Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
- Discounted Gym membership
- Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
- Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications
About JD Group
Founded in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, JD Group has grown into a leading global omni‑channel retailer in Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms. Our diverse and dedicated teams operate across a portfolio of renowned retail brands in multiple international markets. Listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1996 and a proud member of the FTSE100 since 2019, JD Group continues to expand both in the UK and globally, driven by a commitment to innovation, excellence, and possibility.
Assistant Branch Manager in Truro employer: JD GROUP
At JD Sports, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture. As an Assistant Branch Manager, you will not only lead a passionate team but also benefit from extensive personal development opportunities, including access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, our competitive benefits package includes staff discounts, incremental holiday allowances, and discounted gym memberships, making JD Sports a rewarding place to build your career in the dynamic retail environment.
