Area Manager JD North GR (καταστήματα Αττικής και βόρειας Ελλάδας)

Cosmos Sport SA, member of JD Sports Fashion Plc, founded in September of 1982. First store opened in Heraklion-Crete and since then the network expanded 109 further physical stores in Greece & Cyprus, 5 retail brands (JD Sports, Cosmos Sport, Sneaker10, Slamdunk, Rundome) 8 on-line shops and thousands of happy customers in Greece and Cyprus. Cosmos Sport is a constantly growing omnichannel company with a strong passion for sportswear, street style and limited items. Our team consists of 1900+ highly skilled, self-motivated young people, who love sports and have a passion for innovation! We are proud that Cosmossport.gr is now the No1 on-line store in the industry also selling abroad, having been awarded for 7 consecutive years as the best online sports shop in the country in e-volution Awards. We are excited being a preferred partner for global brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok in the SEE.
We are looking for a passionate Area Manager for our JD Stores who will be based in Athens. The role will report to the Retail Director.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach and support Store Managers to achieve sales, profitability, KPI and operational objectives, challenging performance, identifying opportunities and driving effective action plans.
Monitor and analyze store performance, productivity, budgets, payroll and resource allocation to ensure efficient and profitable operations.
Drive people planning across the area, including headcount planning, recruitment, talent development, succession planning and building a strong talent pipeline.
Conduct regular store visits to ensure consistent operational excellence, customer experience, brand standards and visual merchandising across all locations.
Drive customer experience standards and membership growth, ensuring stores consistently deliver against the company’s customer journey expectations.
Ensure full compliance with company policies, Health & Safety, cash handling, audit and loss prevention procedures, proactively addressing operational risks.
Oversee inventory performance, stock availability and loss prevention, taking action where improvement is required.
Ensure timely and effective execution of company initiatives, campaigns, promotions and operational tasks across all stores within agreed deadlines.
Support new store openings, relocations and major store projects, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure smooth and successful implementation.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and act as a key link between Head Office and stores, ensuring clear communication, alignment and effective execution of business priorities.
Monitor market and competitor activity, identifying commercial opportunities and initiatives that support sustainable business growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance, ensuring challenges are addressed quickly and effectively across the area.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
Previous experience in an Area Manager or multi-site retail leadership role.
Strong commercial and analytical mindset with the ability to monitor and drive KPIs.
Excellent leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
Strong business acumen and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in English, Microsoft Office, and retail reporting tools.
Customer-focused mindset with a strong understanding of retail operations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for retail, sports, and fashion.
Flexibility to travel frequently and work across different locations.
Eagerness to learn, adapt, and embrace new challenges.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package & performance bonus.
Car / Transportation costs / Mobile / Laptop.
Health Insurance Program
Career development opportunities & education programs
Enhanced academic advancement opportunities through our established university partnerships (with discounts of up to 75% at the European University of Cyprus, up to €3,000 at UCLan, and up to 60% at Mediterranean College)
Integrated health & well‑being support for all employees, including free diagnostic tests at Euromedica diagnostic centres and seamless access to a mental health platform
One day off, part of our "parents’ day off" program — offered specifically for the first day of school
Generous employee discount in all our brands (Cosmos Sport, Sneaker10, Slamdunk, Rundome, JD Sports stores)
Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of Cosmos Sport team means a lot to us! We offer a variety of 100+ cool extras! link here
At Cosmos Sport, we are committed to providing a great place to work for all of our people, without regard tο race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientations, genders, or disability.

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