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Store Manager
Store Manager – JD Sports Fashion
About the Role Established in 1981 from a single store in the Northwest of England, JD Sports Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of sports fashion, outdoors, and gym operations, operating globally across multiple markets. As a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange, we are dedicated to becoming the world’s premier sports and outdoor retailer.
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell products—we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Every role here plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of the industry. We’re fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious, celebrating authenticity, collaboration, and relentless progress. If you bring energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them, this is your moment.
As a Store Manager, you’ll take full ownership of one of the most iconic names in global sports fashion, driving performance standards, culture, and customer experience to deliver the premium JD standard. Leading a high-energy retail environment, you will:
- Train and mentor your team, providing structured development opportunities.
- Maintain JD’s operational excellence, ensuring exceptional customer experiences.
- Maximise commercial success through strategic decision-making and business acumen.
Are you ready to lead with confidence? Shape a world-class store environment and make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead by example – Drive store performance in sales, service, and operations with energy, visibility, and confidence.
- Inspire your team – Foster a high-energy JD experience that translates customer demand into commercial success.
- Data-driven decision-making – Use real-time performance insights and trading trends to elevate store results.
- Maintain premium standards – Ensure product availability, visual merchandising, and compliance in a safe, compliant environment.
- Build talent – Develop colleagues through structured feedback and career pathways to create future JD leaders.
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Required Experience & Skills
You must demonstrate:
- Proven retail management experience with a track record in leading high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
- Dynamic leadership – Ability to inspire, drive performance culture, and motivate colleagues at all levels.
- Commercial acumen – Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data, product trends, and customer behaviour.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal strengths – Essential for teamwork and customer engagements.
- Consistent commercial success – Proven ability to deliver sales growth and operational excellence.
Desirable Traits:
- Passion for training and outdoor sports – Enthusiasm for the JD brand identity and its global audience.
- Proactive mindset – Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments with quick problem-solving.
- Visible leadership – Hands-on shop-floor presence and willingness to lead by example.
- Resilience – Adaptable, composed, and capable during peak trading periods, launches, and high-pressure moments.
What We Offer
As a proud FTSE100 FTSE:100 FTSE/100 FTSE100 FT company, JD Sports is committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee growth. We provide a dynamic, innovative workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered.
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Our Strategic Priorities:
✅ People-first culture – A collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice matters. ✅ Digital innovation – Leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences. ✅ Customer-centric mindset – Staying aligned with evolving consumer needs. ✅ Operational excellence – Continuous improvement and growth opportunities.
Your Benefits:
- Incremental Holiday Allowance
- Staff Discount on qualifying purchases at JD Sports & Group brands (UK & international)
- Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount
- Discounted gym memberships
- Personal development programs – Accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and training.
- Opportunities to shape JD’s future – Collaborate in an organisation that never stops growing.
About JD Group
Founded in 1981, JD has transformed into a global powerhouse in sports and outdoor retail. With a presence in multiple international markets, our brands thrive through innovation, customer focus, and operational rigor.
Our vision: To be the most trusted and dynamic omni-channel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. Join us.
Why Join JD?
We’re looking for passionate individuals who share our ambition and commitment to excellence. If you believe in a team-first, customer-driven, and growth-oriented culture, your expertise could shape the next chapter of JD Sports.
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