Start Your Career at Decathlon as a Team Leader
Join Decathlon as a Team Leader and accelerate your career through our high speed management traineeship. Within 3 to 5 years, you could be running your own store as a Store Leader. We offer a unique opportunity to grow quickly in a dynamic sports environment where your passion for sport takes center stage.
What Will You Do?
As a Team Leader, you are the entrepreneur of your own sports department, preferably with an affinity for cycling. You take full ownership of your department's growth and performance.
Your responsibilities include:
• Developing and implementing the inventory strategy for your sports department
• Coaching and motivating your sales team to achieve stronger results
• Ensuring attractive merchandising and effective stock management
• Identifying new talent and helping team members reach their full potential
• Contributing to sustainable business operations and excellent customer service
• Defining the commercial strategy for your sports department
What Do We Offer?
• Fast track career path from Team Leader to Store Leader within 3 to 5 years
• Competitive salary that grows with every promotion
• Monthly bonus of up to 15% based on company performance
• 24 vacation days and 20% employee discount on Decathlon own brands
• Full travel reimbursement (€0.23 per kilometer or full public transport coverage)
• Access to the Decathlon Academy for continuous learning and development
• Employee share ownership plan, giving you the opportunity to become a co owner
• Sports coaching through the Open Up platform
• Pension scheme through the Retail Pension Fund
Why Decathlon?
At Decathlon, sport and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. Ninety five percent of our Store Leaders started their careers as Team Leaders or Sales Assistants. You will have the freedom to take initiative and work with a team that feels like a sports club.
Whether you aspire to lead a store in Amsterdam, pursue a specialist role in our warehouse in Tilburg, or grow into a position at our head office, we support your ambitions every step of the way.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone who lives and breathes sport and is ready to take on a real leadership challenge. Previous management experience is a plus, but the right mindset is what matters most.
You:
• Speak Dutch fluently (English is a strong advantage)
• Have a higher professional education level (HBO) or MBO Level 4 combined with a winning mentality
• Are outgoing and able to inspire both colleagues and customers
• Are available 38 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
• Have a strong passion for sport and enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with others
• Take initiative and are eager to progress quickly within retail
About Decathlon
Decathlon is an international retail company dedicated to making sport accessible to everyone. Our core values are vitality, generosity, responsibility, and authenticity. We believe in sharing success with our employees and offer excellent opportunities for growth and development.
Application Process
Apply through this page and complete our recruitment process: an initial phone or video interview, followed by an in person interview at one of our stores.
We look forward to meeting you!
Ready to Kick Start Your Career at Decathlon?
Apply now and begin your journey in the world of sports retail