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JD Sports

Retailer of sneakers and sport fashion

Department Supervisor Apprentice

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Fall 2026Strasbourg, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a two-year or three-year post-secondary qualification (BAC+2 or BAC+3) in management in commerce.
  • Want to develop a career in retail.
  • Be able to unite and motivate others toward a shared objective.
  • Have strong sales ability and be able to pass on sales know-how.
  • Be versatile across sales performance and customer-facing work.

Responsibilities

  • Train in managing and running a department in footwear, textiles, stock, or checkout.
  • Manage a team of multi-skilled sales associates under the supervision of managers and a tutor.
  • Work to improve the profitability of the department.
  • Support sales associates in delivering excellent customer service, delegate daily tasks, and check that tasks are completed.
  • Analyze commercial indicators, including turnover and the listed sales KPIs, and communicate them regularly to the team.
  • Carry out store opening and/or closing duties, including managing deliveries, conducting team briefings and debriefings, planning daily breaks, and opening and closing tills.
  • Ensure the department is presented appropriately, with support from visual merchandisers.

About the Company

JD Sports

Retailer of sneakers and sport fashion

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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