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Store Manager - Charlestown

Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Senior

WHO WE ARE Known as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the world's biggest sports fashion brands. We are a global retailer with over 3,400 stores worldwide, connecting people to Sport, Music, and Fash…

Skills: Store Management, Team Leadership, Customer Experience, Sales Target Achievement, Budget Management

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Full-Time Footwear Sales Assistant - Charlestown

Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

WHO ARE WE Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, UK, JD …

Skills: Customer Service, Retail Sales, Product Knowledge, Communication Skills, Multi-tasking

Catholic Healthcare logoCatholic Healthcare

Senior's Fitness Instructor - Wellness Hubs - Lambton and surrounding area

Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Mid level

Discover a career where care goes both ways! Location - Lambton and surrounding area Casual Pay rate – $40 per hour + casual loading + superannuation Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax! Catholic Healthcar…

Skills: Seniors Exercise Programming, Water Exercises, Falls Prevention, Fitness Program Planning, Client Motivation

Calvary Health Care logoCalvary Health Care

Leisure & Activities Officer

Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Mid level

Calvary Retirement Communities - St Francis, Eleebana Leisure & Activities Officer - Permanent PartTime Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits …

Skills: Program Design, Activity Implementation, Care Planning, Cognitive Impairment Support, Disability Support

Junior Adventures Group UK

OSHC Coordinator | Waratah

Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Mid level

Company Description Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, …

Skills: Leadership, Team Management, Communication, Program Development, Roster Management

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Fairways to Football: A Friendly Catch‑Up Awaits, Community Social Visits - Fennell Bay HUNTER NSW

Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia · On-site

Entry level

Calling all sports lovers! Would you enjoy sharing a cuppa, a good chat, and a genuine connection? A friendly former Chef Manager in Fennell Bay is looking for someone to brighten his day with a weekly or fortnightly soc…

Skills: Companionship, Interpersonal Communication, Active Listening, Social Engagement

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Store Manager - Charlestown

JD Sports Australia & New Zealand

Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Quarterly bonuses, Internal progression opportunities, Training and development opportunities, Annual Store Manager conference in Sydney, Staff discount for employees, friends and family, Employee Assistance Program
  • Posted 2d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead a high-turnover retail store by managing department leaders and driving sales targets to maximize profitability. Focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience while coaching and developing a large team in a positive workplace.

Requirements

Proven experience in senior retail leadership, specifically managing large teams and hitting financial KPIs. Must have a track record of driving service standards, managing high-volume operations, and developing staff.

Full job description

WHO WE ARE

Known as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the world's biggest sports fashion brands.

We are a global retailer with over 3,400 stores worldwide, connecting people to Sport, Music, and Fashion culture. In Australia since 2017, we now have opened 70+ stores across Australia and New Zealand.

At JD Sports, we don't follow trends - we create them. We are looking for passionate people to join our team and help us stay elite in our field.

THE ROLE

This role operates Tuesday to Saturday with varying hours. By applying, you confirm your availability to work across those days.

At JD Sports, our customers come first. As a Store Manager, you'll run a busy store with a large team and significant financial turnover, creating exceptional customer experience while managing multiple department leaders and driving sales targets.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll coach and develop your team, manage store operations, drive commerciality through smart product placement, and maximise profitability through driving sales and KPIs with your team. You'll create a positive workplace where everyone can grow while delivering the results through strong leadership and strategic thinking.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Quarterly bonuses for Store Manager and Assistant Managers

  • Work in a dynamic global business and engage with some of the best products and biggest sports fashion brands in the market 

  • We are growing 10+ stores each year, which allows a lot of internal progression

  • Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career 

  • Store Manager conference each year, where we fly all our leaders to Sydney for two days to align focuses and initiatives for the coming year

  • Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide range of roles including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre 

  • Access to our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family 

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions

  • New people system designed to improve your employee experience

  • Anniversary gifts to celebrate teams' milestones

  • Paid parental leave for full-time employees

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

  • Experience coaching teams to deliver exceptional service and build customer loyalty

  • Proven ability to drive consistent service standards across multiple departments while maintaining a seamless customer experience

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  • Proven track record of hitting sales targets and managing budgets

  • Experience using data and reports to drive profitability and identify opportunities

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

  • Strong retail operations experience with efficient process management

  • Experience leading back-of-house teams with high-volume deliveries

  • Understanding of driving profit through using reports and smart product placement

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

  • Experience managing department managers or large full-time teams, plus planning who can step up into future roles

  • Proven ability to build a positive team culture through coaching and recognising good work

  • Track record of hiring and developing strong retail staff

  • Experience managing underperformance and maintaining team standards

We are passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.

JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.

What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.

Related keywords

RetailSports FashionStore OperationsKPIsCommercialityCustomer LoyaltyProfitabilityBack-of-houseTeam CultureLeadershipBudgetingProduct PlacementRetail ManagementStaff Development

About JD Sports Australia & New Zealand

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The Undisputed King of Trainers

Industry
Retail
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1981
Headquarters
Sydney, New South Wales
LinkedIn followers
19,306

JD Sports is the world’s leading sports fashion retailer, connecting consumers with the biggest brands, latest products and most influential trends shaping youth culture today. With an extensive range of footwear, apparel and accessories across men’s, women’s and kids’, JD offers a curated mix of the best global sports fashion trends alongside hundreds of exclusive products available Only At JD. Our range highlights the best products from our global key account partners, including Nike, Jordan, adidas, ASICS, New Balance, On, Hoodrich and many more. Driven by our global Forever Forward mindset, JD sits at the intersection of sport, fashion and culture, inspiring the next generation through authentic brand partnerships, premium retail experiences and a commitment to staying ahead of what’s next. From major cities to local communities, JD continues to power youth culture on every corner of the world.

Offices: 77 King St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU

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How many Sports & Recreation jobs are open in Newcastle-Maitland, Australia right now?

There are currently 6 open sports & recreation positions in Newcastle-Maitland, Australia listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Sports & Recreation roles in Newcastle-Maitland, Australia?

Companies currently hiring include JD Sports Australia & New Zealand, Calvary Health Care, Catholic Healthcare, HammondCare, Junior Adventures Group UK, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

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