Sport Advisor

Decathlon UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sporting goods retailer in Farnborough is looking for enthusiastic Sales Assistants who are passionate about sports. The role involves providing expert customer service, managing stock and merchandising, and collaborating with a team. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in helping customers find the right sports products. Join us to combine your love for sports with a rewarding retail career and play a vital role in our omnichannel approach.

Qualifications

• Passion for sports and retail.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with technical advice on sports products.
• Manage stock levels and merchandising effectively.
• Work collaboratively with fellow sales assistants.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Team Player

Problem Solving

Job description

Your Responsibilities:

• Customer Service - Through your own passion for sport, you’ll share your tips and experiences with users and through our hands‑on product training you will be able to give the best technical advice for the sports you are responsible for. Decathlon has shifted over the last year into an omnichannel business so it’s essential that our sales assistants are able to assist customers in all aspects of retail shopping, whether that’s in store or online!
• Merchandising - Whether full time or part time, every Sales Assistant is encouraged to take responsibility to autonomously manage stock levels and pricing and to provide a high level of merchandising so that each customer can easily find the right product for their sporting practice.
• Team Player - You will be part of a shop floor team of like‑minded Sales Assistants, practicing sport and celebrating victories together, so it’s important that you are able to work well within a team environment as well as independently.

Sound good so far? If so, here's the type of person we're looking for…

Who Are You?

• Someone looking to combine a passion for sport with work.
• A people person who is prepared to go the extra mile.
• Someone looking for a retail career with a difference
• Problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Able to play as part of the team during the busiest times (weekends and holidays).