Career Opportunities in Retail Leadership

3 days ago


Essex, United Kingdom JD Group Full time

We are a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across several retail fascias in more than 30 markets worldwide.

Our journey began in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England. Since then, we have grown significantly and were listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996. Today, we are a FTSE100 publicly quoted company continuing to grow both in the UK and internationally.

We aim to be the leading global omni-channel retailer in the sports, fashion, and outdoor industry. To achieve this goal, we need talented individuals who share our vision and values. As a key member of our team, you will have the desire to contribute to our strategic objectives of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence while identifying new areas of growth as part of our day-to-day operations.

Culture

We strive for excellence in everything we do and inspire our employees to reach higher levels of performance. Our hiring process focuses on recruiting highly skilled, self-motivated and driven individuals who pursue perfection in all aspects of their work. With us, opportunities to progress arise quickly for those people with the right qualities and ambition.

We encourage our employees to constantly seek ways to improve our business. This means challenging conventional methods, suggesting alternative solutions and working collaboratively with others to drive innovation and success.

The Ideal Candidate

  • We are looking for individuals with strong leadership and communication skills, who can inspire and motivate their teams.
  • Ambitious and proactive individuals who are encouraged to use their own initiative, creativity and flair in their work.
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and building long-lasting relationships with customers.
  • Knowledgeable about the latest industry trends and developments, with experience in the field of retail management.

What We Offer

  • An estimated salary of £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Incremental holiday allowance, enabling you to relax and recharge.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme, offering additional financial rewards for outstanding performance.
  • Staff discount on JD Group products and other brands within the organisation.
  • Pension scheme, providing financial security for your future.
  • Personal development opportunities, empowering you to learn and grow with us.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, it may take time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first stage meeting with the talent team, followed by an interview with the hiring manager. Thank you for considering this opportunity with us.



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