JD Group Plc

Job Description Posted Monday 19 January 2026 at 01:00 Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives. Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Senior Floor Manager with strong leadership and communication abilities to guide their team towards achieving sales and KPI targets whilst providing unparalleled service. Responsibilities Support the store management team in ensuring the store achieves the highest level of customer satisfaction by driving and maintaining exceptional service standards and promptly and addressing customer needs. Drive store sales through effective merchandising, stock replenishment & team motivation. Monitor and drive all key performance indicators such as Sales, Conversion, Units and more. Support the Store Management team in optimising financial performance of the store by effectively managing costs, including audit compliance and wage cost. Foster a positive work environment by leading, mentoring, and mentoring and developing store colleagues to enhance their performance and engagement. Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints professionally. Help manage day-to-day operations, including opening and closing procedures. Support cash management tasks, such as processing transactions and reconciling tills. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees. Provide feedback and coaching to colleagues to improve performance. Role Objectives and KPIs Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target. Drive all additional KPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT. Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets. Maintain a high Net Promotor Score. Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits. Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required. Ensure employee satisfaction stores or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks. Assist in keeping operational costs within the allocated budget Skills and Experience Previous supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced Retail/ Customer Facing environment Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors Previous experience of coaching and developing individuals Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPI's Keen eye for detail & commerciality. Previous experience within visual merchandising would be advantageous Promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholders Benefits Monthly discretionary bonus schemes Company discount of 25% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors) Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from over retailers through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health) Access to digital health and well-being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health) Health cash plans Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only) Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change. Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change

A leading sports retailer in Newbury is looking for a skilled Assistant Manager to support store operations and achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate will have previous management experience in a fast-paced retail environment and a passion for retail. Responsibilities include leading a team, analyzing sales data, and ensuring excellent customer service. Benefits include a discretionary bonus, staff discounts, and opportunities for professional development.

A leading omni-channel retailer in the UK is seeking a Senior Paid Media Executive to lead and inspire the Paid Media team. You will implement best-in-class strategies across Paid Search, Paid Social, and Digital Display while collaborating with major partners like Google and Facebook. The ideal candidate should have experience managing Paid Media campaigns and be adept with tools such as Google Analytics and MS Excel. This role promises a dynamic environment focused on innovative growth and development opportunities.

JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, United Kingdom Job Description Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people led, innovative and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives. Role Description As a Senior Paid Media Executive, you will lead, inspire, and develop Executives & Assistants in our market leading in house Paid Media team. You will help spearhead best in class Paid Media implementation across Paid Search, Paid Social & Digital Display. Your role will be to lead the strategy and account direction, predominantly working with our tier 1 partners such as Google, YouTube, Bing, Apple, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest as well as emerging platforms and opportunities. You will also manage key stakeholders across the business, as well as integrating with other parts of the Multi Channel team such as Organic Search, Affiliates & Partnerships, Content, as well as CRO and Analytics teams. Key Duties Demonstrate a strong understanding & showcase a practical ability of working with Paid Search and/or Paid Social platforms and concepts. Manage, own, and constantly find ways of improving the workflow of your team. Responsible for quality of all work output from your team. Regularly review team processes (reports, presentations, tools etc.) for efficiency. Complete internal audits across your accounts & continually evolve. Oversee the end to end Implementation including set up, management, analytics, tracking, reporting of Paid Search and/or Paid Social accounts. Be an expert in all relevant 3rd party tools & technology. Build & maintain project plans outlining all key tasks for your accounts. Continually review & suggest changes to tactics based on current performance and impact on campaign goals & KPIs. Accurately forecast potential delivery for your accounts. Help develop the Paid Media department by being innovative and sharing knowledge and processes. Develop a close working relationship with external suppliers such as Google, Facebook, Apple, Twitter etc. Professional Skills Ability to identify issues and be pro active in providing solutions. A high degree of numeracy and literacy. Ability to work under pressure across a high level of Paid Search and/or Paid Social accounts. Highly literate in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Office365, Google Docs. Effective communication skills. Effective presentation skills. Effective time management skills with the ability to multi task. A high attention to detail. Experiences Experience in managing sophisticated Paid Search/Paid Social campaigns. In depth knowledge of Paid Media, from an implementation perspective. Google Shopping, Facebook DPA, Retargeting experience. Google Analytics experience. An appreciation of the Paid Media ecosystem (i.e. how Paid Search influences Paid Social). Facebook Blueprint Certified & Twitter Flight School desired. Google Ads Certified desired. Second language an advantage. We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.