Management Opportunities
JD Sports
Estimated pay: £23.7k-30.1k per year
Exeter, Devon, EX2, United Kingdom
The Breakroom Take
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by students
- Proper breaks
About JD Sports
JD Sports is a retailer. They sell sportswear and trainers.
Job description from JD Sports
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 omni-channel retailer in the sports, fashion, 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.
Culture
We inspire our people to reach higher levels of performance. To achieve these standards, we only recruit the best! All employees are highly skilled, self-motivated and in constant pursuit of perfection. Opportunities to progress arise quickly for those people with the right qualities and ambition.
We encourage our people to constantly seek ways to improve our business. This means challenging the way we merchandise, sell and manage the business, being creative and forward thinking in suggesting alternative solutions. Problems are solved and opportunities seized by people from all levels of the organisation, working together.
Looking For
The Ideal Candidate will be:
- In possession of strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to both inspire and motivate their team.
- Encouraged to use their own initiative, creativity, and flair in their merchandising as well as being accountable for the profitability of the branch.
- Be passionate about providing excellent levels of customer service.
- Have in-depth knowledge of the industry as a whole.
- Experienced in the field of retail management.
We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
- Incremental Holiday Allowance
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation
- Pension Scheme
- Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion
Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Thank you again for your time.
Job insights from Breakroom
Retail store and shop managers
Retail managers look after stores, staff and sales ensuring that targets are met
What you’ll do as a retail store and shop manager
- Serve and advise customers
- Look after staff and rotas
- Manage deliveries and stock
- Handle customer payments, complaints, returns and refunds
- Keep the store clean and tidy
- Be responsible for sales targets and goals
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Dealing with customers
- Standing
- Using a computer
- Wearing a uniform
- Physical activities
- Managing people
- Anti-social hours
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do JD Sports pay managers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
92% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do JD Sports pay managers market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
56% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do managers at JD Sports get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do JD Sports pay managers sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Needs improving
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Most people do unpaid extra work
Do managers at JD Sports do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
76% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do managers get of their shift pattern at JD Sports?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 5% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 51% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 32% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 11% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do managers at JD Sports worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do managers at JD Sports get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
50% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for managers at JD Sports to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
47% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for managers to book a holiday at JD Sports?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
38% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do JD Sports managers change managers shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
37% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for managers to take sick leave at JD Sports?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
66% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do managers at JD Sports feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do managers at JD Sports get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
41% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for managers to work at JD Sports?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
87% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do managers at JD Sports enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
59% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do managers at JD Sports recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
73% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do managers get enough training when they start at JD Sports?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are managers given support to progress at JD Sports?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 79% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do managers think JD Sports head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
87% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do managers feel well informed about how JD Sports is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
79% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What JD Sports employees say about their job
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Best thing
25% discount, seeing new shoes that come in/ release, my co workers make the job better to cope with
Worst thing
Forced to sell crep and get disciplined if not selling enough, not having enough staff, and can’t change shifts easy even when it’s for an appointment, 9/10 they make you work the first day your available after holidays
JD Sports Sales assistant, September 2023
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Best thing
It’s fast paced, everyday is totally different
Worst thing
The staff I have to manage. Most of them are under 18 and they will behave like children so you will be extremely stressed
JD Sports Supervisor, June 2023
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