Department Manager

Join our team and turn your passion for sports into a rewarding career! Enjoy 25% staff discounts, dynamic workdays, and opportunities for career growth with the world’s largest sporting retailer. Develop your entrepreneurial skills and take ownership of your success.

Who is Decathlon?

Decathlon is a global, family-owned sporting goods company driven by a passion for sports and the belief that quality products should be accessible to all. As brand ambassadors and experts, we design and create our products in-house, while prioritising sustainability and well-being. We’re stronger together, improving lives through sharing in the wonders sport.

About the Job:

As a Department Manager, you'll lead your own business from day one, with extensive training and support to help you grow your skills and take on more responsibility. We provide career development opportunities to help you thrive and succeed in our retail business and beyond.

Job responsibilities:

Customer Service: Lead your team to provide exceptional customer service, ensuring customers are 'Delighted or Delighted.'
Profit & Loss Management: Take full accountability for your department’s P&L, making entrepreneurial decisions on business operations and team rostering.
Duty Management: Supervise the floor during captain shifts, balancing floor management with department responsibilities.
Stock Management: Ensure stock availability by maintaining optimal inventory levels in your department.
Community Engagement: Build relationships with local sports clubs and communities to promote the brand.
Visual Merchandising: Oversee your department offer and department layout for maximum impact and efficiency.
Recruiting New Talent: Contribute to building a strong talent pipeline, recruiting team members who are better than you.
Training & Development: Support the growth of your team, providing hands-on training and development to help each team member thrive.

Our ideal candidate:

Has proven managerial experience in retail, including skills in commercial actions, individual and team leadership, and recruitment, and is motivated to be part of a team striving for collective success while growing their career.

Who are you?

Passionate sports enthusiast with sport being a key part of your life
Responsible, autonomous, and driven by challenges, with a knack for innovative solutions
Committed to creating positive change for people and the planet
Team player who thrives in fast-paced environments, especially during busy times (weekends and holidays)
Ambitious and motivated to take on more responsibility and grow your career with us
Successful leader, with experience as a top duty manager or a topic owner at the store level
You have flexible availability to work across all 7 days of the week, including weekends and holidays, and thrive in dynamic environments, adapting to varying schedules to meet the needs of the business.

What we offer:

Opportunities for growth and further management roles for ambitious individuals
Investment in your personal development through training, coaching, mentorship, and hands-on experience
Opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build networks across the company
A fun, dynamic, and well-equipped work environment
Access to employee benefits, including paid leave, staff discounts, and allowances

We recruit sports lovers, we create projects together, and we bring the pleasure of sports all over the world - let’s build your career path together!

Note: Candidates must provide proof of working rights in Australia if progressed. Sponsorship support is not available for this role.

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