Department Manager
- Full-time
Company Description
Decathlon is one of the biggest sporting goods designer, manufacturer, and retailer based in France, with a big global presence and many sports under one roof. We are very excited to welcome you to our new Super Store in Emeryville!
Retail will change more in the next five years than it has in the past fifty. For this reason alone retail is one of the most interesting and challenging industries to be a part of. In our quest to make sports accessible to all by providing a high quality product at a reasonable price, our goal is to be wherever we are needed, whenever we are needed, however we are needed.
Job Description
Our Sport Leaders are responsible for customer service and sales, department profitability as well as building and coaching teams within their department. You’ll be making decisions for the business from day one by analyzing and planning your commercial activity, forming new ways to boost your sport’s range of products for your local customers and engaging your sports users through the organization of events in and out of the store. Your determination coupled with our training will teach you the fundamentals of how to grow your market share for your favorite sport. You are encouraged to think outside the box and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.
Job Responsibility including but not limited to:
Choosing product range based on market research and availability
Merchandising and stock management online and in-store
Customer product feedback
Community development through local partnerships and event hosting
Analyzing sales and taking action within the department to maximize sales through joint operational and commercial focus to obtain the highest level of profitability
Create social media marketing plans and increase your sport’s online visibility through ecommerce structure.
Recruiting, building and managing your department teams
Qualifications
- Passionate about sports and excited by your potential to drive impactful change in people
Positive, hands-on attitude with a desire to learn
Embrace responsibility and vitality
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Great listener, communicator, and team player
Strong leadership qualities, previous experience in management is a plus
Experience with social media campaigns and data analytics
Basic knowledge of Office and Google Suite is necessary
Flexible schedule and availability on weekends is a must
Additional Information
- Competitive salary
Paid medical and dental insurance
Retirement plan contribution
Commuter benefit options
Generous employee discount
Team outings to sport based events, happy hours and potlucks
A learning environment where you can dive deep and make an impact
We would love to hear which sport(s) you practice and how often, please let us know in the Cover Letter section.
www.decathlon.com
Sports for all!!!