Decathlon is the European leader in sports retailing and one of the largest producers of sports goods in the world. Our project is to make sport accessible to the greatest number of people possible. Every day, 29,000 Decathlon staff participate in this project and there are now 350 Decathlon stores spread throughout the world.

Your role: Retail Department Manager

• Recruiting, training and managing your team
• Selling to the public
• Merchandising your department
• Managing your stock
• Commercial management
• Forecasting your business activity
• From day one you will run your own business: one of our departments

You

• A strong will to succeed in retail management
• An active sportsperson
• A good degree in any subject
• Excellent leadership and motivational qualities
• Strong commercial sense and natural customer service
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Energetic and a practical, hands-on approach

Company culture

Our objective is to provide 100% satisfaction for all our customers by providing real sports equipment for real sportsmen and women, of all levels, at excellent value prices. Decathlon relies on a young, dynamic, sporty workforce to achieve this. The management of this workforce is largely decentralised to give responsibility to those closest to our customers. Being a sporty company, we work hard and play hard and the next challenge is never far round the corner!

A sportsperson has to train…

A serious sportsperson has to train and be coached, but also needs lots of practice on the field to win. We believe the same is true of our staff. So our graduates don’t follow a classic ‘graduate training scheme’ but instead receive a mix of formal training, coaching from their store manager and on-the-job practice. You will be given responsibility for your own department from day one, but while you are gaining practical experience you will also be acquiring the theoretical knowledge you need to succeed in your role. Once you have succeeded in your role as a Department Manager you will have the opportunity to move into other storebased roles before moving on to become Store Manager.

Work locations

London, Birmingham, Essex, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield.

Degree disciplines required

A good degree in any subject (knowledge of French is an advantage).

Occupation area

Retail management.

Salary and benefits

Basic salary according to location and experience, plus monthly performance related bonus. Private healthcare, non contributory pension scheme, staff discount.