Job Description

NEW STORE. YOUR MOMENT. TEAM JD AMSTELVEEN.

🔥 On July 18th, JD Sports opens its doors in Amstelveen! 🔥

Do you want to be part of this opening from day one?

We are looking for a Full Time Assistant Store Manager who will help make this new project a success together with us! You will support the Store Manager and you are the indispensable link between management and sales employees. You take responsibility for processes that take place in the store, you monitor whether the daily targets are achieved and most importantly: you provide ideas for improvement to optimize all processes in the store.

With more than 90,000 employees across 49+ countries and 4,850 stores worldwide, JD is a leading company in the retail and streetwear sector. We value the energy and vision of young people and see them as one of the driving forces behind contemporary culture. We are looking for individuals who take initiative, have their own style, and want to set trends instead of following them. We offer a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.

YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You are responsible for the entire course of events within your store;
• You achieve optimal turnover result in accordance with the set targets and guidelines;
• You coach and motivate your team on customer and service orientation;
• You are responsible for the implementation of a good and correct store presentation (visual merchandising) in accordance with the guidelines;
• You are responsible for training, motivating and informing your team so that they can develop as best as possible.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL AT JD:

• A positive and motivated attitude.
• A true passion for streetwear — share your style with our customers and the team!
• Ambition to grow within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• And most importantly: the desire to leave a lasting impression!

YOUR PROFILE:

• You have demonstrable management experience in retail (minimum 2 years);
• You share our passion for sneakers and fashion;
• You have strong communication skills (both verbal and written);
• You have excellent Time Management skills;
• You are driven to achieve sales targets and can perform well under pressure;
• You have qualities such as leadership, customer and service orientation and good commercial skills.
• You are ambitious and want to grow further.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• JD style: Staff discount — wear your story your way.
• A competitive fixed salary.
• 24 vacation days per year (based on a 38-hour workweek).
• Various benefits, including: Discount on health insurance. Corporate Benefits App. Pension scheme.TELUS wellness platform.
• Growth & development: Access to internal vacancies, both nationally and internationally. Access to our online learning platform
• A challenging culture: Become part of an international project where you make a difference every day and the rules are being rewritten.

THE PHASES OF THIS PROJECT:

Phase 1: Phone interview to get to know you better and discuss your motivation and expectations.
Phase 2: In-person interview with Talent Acquisition and Area Sales Manager.
Phase 3: We inform you about the outcome of the selection process and any next steps.

Phase 4: Induction and training weeks in one of our Amsterdam stores.
Phase 5: Shop-fit days! Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a new store opening?
Phase 6: Opening Day!

ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE?

Discover your place in the JD universe. Vacancies across the country: JD – Careers. Follow us and see what happens behind the scenes: LinkedIn – JD Sports Netherlands

It’s not just about selling. It’s about inspiring. About pushing boundaries. About moving forward. The moment is now. With you. Together Forever Forward.

Check out the recap of the opening day of our largest store in Europe!

If you do not hear from us within two to three weeks after your application, this means we have decided to proceed with other candidates. Applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted for an interview. An integrity check via the warning register of the Fraud Approach Retail Foundation is part of the application procedure.Thank you very much for your interest and your time!