Full-Time

Store Manager

Venezia C.C. "Nave de Vero"

Updated on 9/3/2026

JD Sports

JD Sports

10,001+ employees

Retailer of sneakers and sport fashion

Compensation Overview

€35.2k - €38k/yr

+ Bonus

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Customer Service
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Proven experience in retail management and the ability to lead and motivate teams in a dynamic, high-energy environment.
  • The ability to develop a performance-oriented culture and inspire people at every level.
  • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to interpret performance data, product trends, and customer behavior.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration, engagement, and professional customer interactions.
  • A demonstrated track record of achieving sales results and maintaining excellent operational standards.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the store with energy, visibility, and confidence, driving high performance in sales, service, and operational execution.
  • Inspire and motivate the store team, creating a high-impact JD experience that converts customer demand into commercial success.
  • Use real-time performance insights and commercial trends to make rapid, business-oriented decisions, improving store results and maximizing every opportunity.
  • Maintain JD’s premium operational and visual standards by ensuring product availability, effective presentation, and a safe, compliant workplace.
  • Develop and grow talent within the store by providing coaching, structured feedback, and clear career paths to build future JD leaders.
Desired Qualifications
  • A strong passion for sneakers, sportswear, and the JD brand identity.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and comfort working in a dynamic, continually evolving retail environment.
  • Operational presence and high visibility on the sales floor, leading by example across all areas of the store.
  • Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm during peak periods, product launches, and high-pressure situations.

JD Sports retails sneakers and sport fashion through a network of physical stores and a strong online platform. It sells high-demand footwear and apparel, often partnering with top brands for exclusive and limited-edition items, and emphasizes a personalized shopping experience. The product strategy relies on mixed channels (in-store and online) and brand collaborations to offer unique inventory, while focusing on customer service and loyalty programs to differentiate itself from competitors. The goal is to maintain a strong brand presence, expand accessibility for shoppers, and build lasting customer loyalty by delivering exclusive products and convenient shopping.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Bury, United Kingdom

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • FY26 revenue rose 11.7% to £12.66 billion, and free cash flow reached £462 million.
  • JD Sports opened its largest Manchester store in 2026, proving continued flagship investment.
  • Affirm partnership since November 2024 expands conversion across 500-plus JD and Finish Line locations.

What critics are saying

  • JD Sports cut FY27 profit guidance to £700-£800 million on August 20, 2026.
  • Hibbett closures of 175 stores through 2029 will strain execution and damage local sales.
  • Nike supplies over 40% of sales; weak Nike innovation directly drags JD Sports demand.

What makes JD Sports unique

  • JD Sports paired a 4,811-store global fleet with strong omnichannel reach in 36 countries.
  • North America became JD Sports' largest market in FY26, driven by Hibbett integration.
  • JD Sports sells exclusive sneaker and sportswear drops, anchored by Nike and adidas relationships.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Jul 1st, 2026
JD Sports shares fall 2% as Nike warns of further revenue drops amid China slump

JD Sports shares fell approximately 2% on Wednesday after Nike warned that its turnaround efforts remain incomplete, projecting continued revenue declines amid a worsening sales slump in China. Nike reported a 1% revenue decline in its fiscal fourth quarter and forecasted additional drops through the first half of fiscal 2027. The company continues facing stiff competition and elevated inventory levels. Nike shares have fallen 35% this year and dropped another 3% in premarket trading. China proved the most acute pressure point, with Greater China sales falling 17% on a constant-currency basis, worsening from a 10% decline previously. North America revenue rose 3% as Nike rebuilds wholesale relationships. The company earned 20 cents per share on an adjusted basis, exceeding analyst estimates of 13 cents.

Yahoo Finance
May 8th, 2026
JD Sports to close 175 Hibbett stores by 2027 after $1.08B acquisition

Hibbett, which operates sneaker retail brands including Hibbett, City Gear and Sports Additions, plans to close approximately 175 stores by the end of 2027. The company was acquired by JD Sports Fashion in April 2024 for $1.08 billion. JD Sports CEO Régis Schultz saw the acquisition as strategic, strengthening the company's presence in the southeastern US where it had limited footprint. The deal was part of JD Sports' broader North American expansion, which includes previous purchases of Finish Line, Shoe Palace and DTLR, building a $6 billion annual business. Schultz criticised rivals for focusing too heavily on internet sales whilst neglecting physical stores. The US has since become JD Sports' largest market, though Hibbett has now opted to reduce its retail portfolio significantly.

World News Network
Jul 9th, 2025
JD Sports secures £1bn credit facility

JD Sports has secured a £1 billion revolving credit facility and a $700 million term loan to support its long-term strategic goals. These financial arrangements were made with a syndicate of 10 international banks, marking a significant milestone for the company.

Prolific North
Jul 9th, 2025
JD Sports secures £1bn credit facility

JD Sports has secured a £1 billion revolving credit facility and a $700 million term loan to support its strategic goals. This financial boost coincides with a surge in searches for "Oasis" on JD Sports' website, driven by the band's reunion tour. The credit facilities were arranged with 10 international banks, highlighting JD Sports' global retail prominence. The company recently opened its largest store at Manchester's Trafford Centre.

Forbes
Jun 9th, 2025
Jd Sports Builds On Hibbett Acquisition And Opens Largest Store Yet

Usain Bolt opened JD Sports' largest store to date down the road from its Manchester offices. JD SportsIt’s fair to say that when JD Sports goes, it goes big.After several years when U.K. sports and fashion retailer JD Sports could just not stop expanding, the Hibbett-owner is switching lanes from the 100 metres to long distance running as CEO Régis Schultz consolidates on what has been a remarkable rise in the U.S. and internationally.Usain Bolt was the guest of honor as JD Sports opened its largest store to date down the road from its Manchester headquarters in north west England at the weekend, but it is the U.S. which is now the company’s biggest market.And while many British brands have stumbled as they attempted to win over American consumers, JD Sports has hardly put a foot wrong since making its first acquisition and in just a few short years it now leads the pack.“It has been a fantastic story for us. In 2018 we bought Finish Line and we turned around this business