CrawlJobs Logo

Apparel Department Manager

jd-sports.com.au Logo

JD Sports Australia & New Zealand

Location Icon

Location:
Australia , Mount Gravatt

Category Icon
Category:
-

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

Step into leadership as a Department Manager at JD Sports! Lead your team, deliver standout service, and bring your department to life through visuals, energy, and results. At JD Sports, our customer is at the heart of everything we do. As a Department Manager, you will lead your department team to provide exceptional customer service to every JD customer. You will work closely with the store’s Management Team and be responsible for creating great in-store experiences, maintaining the merchandising & visual standards and delivering the financial results for your department. You will lead by example setting the standard for how to achieve sales and key performance metrics, by coaching and developing your department team.

Job Responsibility:

  • Model exceptional customer service, every customer, every time
  • Coach team to deliver exceptional service and a ‘service over task’ environment
  • Actively gain, maintain and share product & brand knowledge for your department
  • Support management team to improve financial performance within your department
  • Work with back of house team to ensure product availability
  • Uphold company standards and deliver store visual excellence

Requirements:

  • 2-3 years leadership experience within retail or like industry
  • Passionate about delivering an amazing service experience for our customers
  • Positive attitude, with capacity to create a motivating environment for your team
  • Proven track record in driving and exceeding set KPI's and communicate well with all stakeholders
  • Excellent time management skills to ensure that daily priorities are executed in a timely manner
  • Thrives in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
  • Openly shares knowledge with the wider team to achieve common goals
  • Desire to develop yourself
  • your career and learn new skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, someone who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers and team members
What we offer:
  • Work in a dynamic business and engage with some of the best product and biggest sports fashion brands in the market
  • Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career
  • Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide array of roles including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre
  • Access to our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions
  • One month paid parental leave for full-time employees

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
Job Link Share:

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Apparel Department Manager

Sourcing Manager - Apparel

Here at the John Lewis Partnership, we are looking for an established Sourcing M...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
54500.00 - 84100.00 GBP / Year
waitrose.com Logo
Waitrose & Partners
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Expert knowledge of global sourcing for the category
  • In-depth knowledge of Country of Origin sourcing, right region, right product, right route approach
  • Understand at a high level the manufacturing capabilities of their industry and provide knowledge and insight on Free Trade Agreements
  • Understands the economic model that retail operates within, to understand the available levers to pull to drive progress
  • Experience working in the Sourcing department for an Apparel retailer or supplier
  • Strong Relationship Management Skills with UK and International Stakeholders
  • Passionate about Product
  • Expert in costing at BOM level
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Define strategic sourcing plans for the different categories
  • Recommendations for the supply base and its capabilities across the buying office
  • Setting of price negotiation calendar and cadence
  • Develop supplier planning by capability, region and product
  • Market intelligence insight, including currencies, trade deals, and commodities
  • Continuously improving the supply base through the use of scorecarding
What we offer
What we offer
  • LEISURE LEARNING - Enjoy learning a new skill or hobby even more by claiming up to £200 towards certain tutored courses
  • PARTNER DISCOUNT - 25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose
  • CLUBS & SOCIETIES - From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together
  • HOLIDAY & LEAVE - Enjoy a generous holiday provision
  • PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE - Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance
  • EXCLUSIVE HOTELS - Recharge and reconnect at our exclusive Partnership hotels in locations across the UK
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Sales Manager Preppy Womens Apparel

We are working on a Sales Manager role with a top fashion women's preppy brand. ...
Location
Location
United States , Kenilworth
Salary
Salary:
110000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year
solomonpage.com Logo
Solomon Page
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in wholesale sales management, specifically within the apparel or fashion industry
  • Deep knowledge of the women's apparel market, seasonal cycles, trends, fabrications, and the B2B sales landscape
  • Proven negotiation and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in sales forecasting and performance metrics
  • Experienced with NuOrder, Blue Cherry and Microsoft Office Suite
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field is preferred
  • Ability to travel frequently to client meetings, trade shows, and corporate offices as required
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and execute comprehensive strategic sales plans to meet and exceed annual sales
  • Manage the departmental budget, optimize pricing strategies, and negotiate contracts and terms with key accounts
  • Track and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales growth, average order value (AOV), win rate, and sales cycle length
  • Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing wholesale clients, including department stores, specialty boutiques, and e-commerce platforms
  • Identify and secure new wholesale accounts to expand market penetration and increase overall distribution
  • Handle escalated client issues and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and retention
  • Recruit, train, coach, and motivate the wholesale sales team to achieve individual and team quotas
  • Collaborate closely with the Design, Merchandising, and Production teams to align sales efforts with product availability and brand vision
  • Oversee order processing, inventory forecasting, and logistics to ensure efficient order fulfillment and high order accuracy rates
  • Monitor inventory levels, sell-through rates, and inventory turnover to optimize stock management and minimize backorders
What we offer
What we offer
  • bonus/commission
  • medical
  • dental
  • 401(k)
  • direct deposit
  • commuter benefits
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Director of Sales

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Sales to lead and manag...
Location
Location
United States , Seal Beach
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Extensive experience in sales leadership within the apparel or manufacturing industry
  • Proven ability to manage and motivate diverse sales teams across multiple regions
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build lasting industry relationships
  • Expertise in sales strategy development and execution
  • Ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into actionable plans
  • Willingness to travel as needed to support sales activities and meet clients
  • Proficiency in managing house accounts and ensuring exceptional client service
  • Demonstrated ability to align sales operations with organizational goals and objectives
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead and oversee national and international sales teams to achieve organizational sales goals
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to expand market presence and increase revenue
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with wholesalers, retailers, and industry partners
  • Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align sales strategies with overall business objectives
  • Manage house accounts and provide guidance to sales representatives to ensure client satisfaction
  • Coordinate travel arrangements for sales team members and ensure seamless communication
  • Represent the company at industry events and trade shows to promote brand visibility
  • Provide regular updates and reports on sales activities and forecasts to stakeholders
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the sales department
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Apparel Department Supervisor

JD Sports is coming to Eastlands! Lead by example, support your team, and delive...
Location
Location
Australia , Eastlands
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
jd-sports.com.au Logo
JD Sports Australia & New Zealand
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 2-3 years of experience within retail or like industry
  • Passionate about delivering an amazing service experience for customers
  • Positive attitude, with capacity to create a motivating environment for your team
  • Excellent time management skills to ensure that daily priorities are executed in a timely manner
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, someone who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers and team members
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Model exceptional customer service, every customer, every time
  • Support and guide team to deliver exceptional service and a ‘service over task’ environment
  • Actively gain, maintain and share product & brand knowledge for your department
  • Support management team to improve financial performance within your department
  • Work with back of house team to ensure product availability
  • Uphold company standards and deliver store visual excellence
What we offer
What we offer
  • Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career
  • Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide array of roles including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre
  • Access to our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions
  • One month paid parental leave for full-time employees
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Marketing Events Associate

The Marketing Events Associate plays a critical role in driving Harbinger’s bran...
Location
Location
United States , Garden Grove
Salary
Salary:
70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year
harbingermotors.com Logo
Harbinger Motors
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field
  • 3–5+ years of experience in event marketing, event coordination, or visual merchandising
  • Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
  • Proficiency with project management tools
  • Willingness to travel for events as needed
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute trade shows, promotional activations, ride & drive events, and in-house company events
  • Develop event proposals, timelines, and budgets aligned with business objectives
  • Oversee end-to-end logistics, including vendor management, shipping, catering, décor, apparel, accommodations, entertainment, photography, and venue coordination
  • Support on-site execution, including event setup, operations, guest/VIP management, and teardown
  • Track and report on event performance, ROI, and key learnings for future optimization
  • Manage event calendars and schedules, ensuring visibility across departments
  • Handle event registration, attendee management, ticketing, and check-in processes
  • Maintain accurate purchase orders, vendor invoices, and budget reconciliations
  • Document event inventory, signage, collateral, and physical assets
  • Partner with sales, product, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive messaging and branding at events
What we offer
What we offer
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
  • Early-stage Stock Options
  • Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
  • Annual Vacation Bonus
  • Wellness & Fertility Benefits
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Apparel Supervisor

Lead from the front as a JD Sports Supervisor! Drive sales, coach your team, and...
Location
Location
Australia , Werribee
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
jd-sports.com.au Logo
JD Sports Australia & New Zealand
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of experience within retail or like industry
  • Passionate about delivering an amazing service experience for our customers
  • Positive attitude, with capacity to create a motivating environment for your team
  • Excellent time management skills to ensure that daily priorities are executed in a timely manner
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, someone who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers and team members
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Model exceptional customer service, every customer, every time
  • Coach team to deliver exceptional service and a ‘service over task’ environment
  • Drive conversion, sales and KPI performance
  • Work with BOH team to deliver shop floor product availability
  • Uphold company retail standards and deliver store visual excellence
  • Support management team to improve financial performance within your department
  • Support management team to deliver all internal and external profit protection processes
  • Support with new team member role Inductions and on-going team training
What we offer
What we offer
  • Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career
  • Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide array of roles including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre
  • Access to our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions
  • One month paid parental leave for full-time employees
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Apparel Supervisor

Lead from the front as a JD Sports Supervisor! Drive sales, coach your team, and...
Location
Location
Australia , Highpoint
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
jd-sports.com.au Logo
JD Sports Australia & New Zealand
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of experience within retail or like industry
  • Passionate about delivering an amazing service experience for customers
  • Positive attitude, with capacity to create a motivating environment for your team
  • Excellent time management skills to ensure that daily priorities are executed in a timely manner
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, someone who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers and team members
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Model exceptional customer service, every customer, every time
  • Coach team to deliver exceptional service and a ‘service over task’ environment
  • Drive conversion, sales and KPI performance
  • Work with BOH team to deliver shop floor product availability
  • Uphold company retail standards and deliver store visual excellence
  • Support management team to improve financial performance within your department
  • Support management team to deliver all internal and external profit protection processes
  • Support with new team member role Inductions and on-going team training
What we offer
What we offer
  • Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career
  • Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide array of roles including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre
  • Access to our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions
  • One month paid parental leave for full-time employees
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Purchaser

As a Purchaser within our Supply Chain & Purchasing team at G-STAR, you are resp...
Location
Location
Spain , Valencia
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
g-star.com Logo
G-Star Raw
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A relevant Bachelor and preferably 2-3 years of experience in a purchasing business environment
  • Good understanding of apparel production processes and lead time
  • Good understanding of supplier management in the purchasing area
  • Set of strong administrative skills next to financial awareness across all areas of the Purchasing process
  • Ability to work effectively with other departments such as Product Development and Merchandising
  • Strong system skills with Microsoft Office, PLM, SAP
  • Organized, result-driven and pro-active work approach
  • Excellent communication skills, fluent in English
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Analyzing the production lead-times and performing risk assessment to place raw material booking at right time
  • Monitoring closely the material stock flow and avoid unnecessary buildup of fabrics and trims
  • Placing purchase orders and negotiating the best ex-factory dates
  • Negotiating the final prices based on volumes and arranging administrative follow up
  • Monitoring the production planning on a weekly base and informing stakeholders
  • Mapping supplier capacity to optimize allocation and production planning
  • Building strong relations with our vendors and develop their delivery performance
  • Managing your deadlines together with the other Purchasers, Product Developers and Merchandisers
What we offer
What we offer
  • A clothing budget to showcase your personal style while representing G-STAR
  • A fully paid private medical insurance
  • A monthly additional allowance to spend in food, public transport or childcare
  • Flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week, promoting a healthy work-life balance
  • Free access to leading learning and development platforms like Udemy and Goodhabitz
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right