Sport Advisor - Cycling

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Sales Assistant at a leading sports retailer, where your passion for sports will enhance customer experiences. Enjoy career progression opportunities, a supportive culture, and various perks, including discounts and a quarterly bonus scheme.

Benefits

Profit sharing scheme

Quarterly bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discount

Weekly staff sports and activities

Training at Decathlon Academy

Discount vouchers for groceries

Qualifications

• Passionate about sports and customer service.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide tips and technical advice to customers.
• Manage stock levels and ensure high-quality merchandising.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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LOVE CYCLING? CUSTOMER FOCUSED? LOOKING FOR A RETAIL CAREER WITH A DIFFERENCE?

IF YES, THIS COULD BE THE PERFECT ROLE FOR YOU!

As a Sales Assistant (or Sports Advisor), your role is to ensure all customers leave our stores satisfied. From a friendly welcome to a quick and easy payment process, you will deliver a 5-star shopping experience. Decathlon invests heavily in teammate development, supporting those who want to build careers within the business. Whether you're a student seeking a part-time role or someone considering a career change, Decathlon has options for everyone.

What will you benefit from?

• Career progression: At Decathlon, you can choose your career path, whether aiming to become a customer service manager or even the CEO—opportunities are endless!
• Profit sharing scheme: We share our profits with employees, fostering a family-like environment.
• Team activities: We play sports together and hold regular socials!
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Permanent contracts with fair pay: We do not believe in zero-hour contracts.
• Cycle to work scheme: 25% discount on a bike of your choice.
• Staff discount: 30% off Decathlon products.

Your Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Share your passion for sports, provide tips and technical advice, and assist customers both in-store and online as part of our omnichannel approach.
• Merchandising: Manage stock levels and pricing, and ensure high-quality merchandising to help customers find the right products.
• Teamwork: Work effectively as part of a team and independently, celebrating victories and supporting each other.

Sound good? Here's the type of person we're looking for…

• Someone passionate about sports and work.
• A people person willing to go the extra mile.
• Looking for a retail career with a difference.
• A problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Able to work during busy times, including weekends and holidays.

Additional Information:

• The role involves usual retail hours, including evenings and weekends, with safety protocols in place during Covid-19.

IF YOU LOVE SPORT AND WANT TO START AN EXCITING CAREER WITHIN DECATHLON, APPLY TODAY!

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, a career at Decathlon could be ideal. Our welcoming culture, rooted in values of vitality, responsibility, generosity, and authenticity, united by a passion for sports, offers a rewarding experience for all.

Benefits and perks include:

• Discounts on Decathlon products
• Weekly staff sports and activities
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Training at Decathlon Academy
• Discount vouchers for groceries, travel, shopping, and more via SmartSpending