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JD Sports

Retailer of sneakers and sport fashion

Assistant Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, ItalyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a retail management or supervisory role, such as Assistant Store Manager or Supervisor, demonstrating the ability to support leadership.
  • Strong leadership skills, including the ability to guide, develop, and motivate the team while following store priorities.
  • Confidence interpreting key performance indicators and sales data to support commercial decisions and adapt priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for supporting the team and maintaining professional customer interactions.
  • Proven experience improving sales performance and contributing to key performance indicator achievement in retail environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Store Manager with daily store operations to help achieve sales targets and key performance indicators.
  • Guide and support the shop-floor team by assigning activities, ensuring quality service, and maintaining JD standards throughout the day.
  • Contribute to people development by providing real-time feedback and reinforcing expectations established by the Store Manager.
  • Maintain high JD presentation and operational standards, including product availability, pricing accuracy, orderly display areas, and store safety.
  • Manage key operational activities, including till-operation support, cash-register checks, delivery management, stocktaking, and opening and closing procedures, while reporting issues.

Desired Qualifications

  • Passion for retail, sport, and fashion, and enthusiasm for representing the JD brand.
  • Professional, proactive, and problem-solving approach.
  • Hands-on commitment to leading by example across all store areas.
  • Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Customer orientation with strong attention to delivering a premium experience.

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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