Team Leader

At Decathlon, we kickstart your journey as a Team Leader. This is a high-speed traineeship where we prepare you to run your own store as a Store Leader within 3 to 5 years.

Your Role

• Ownership: You are the entrepreneur of your own sports department. From stock strategy to coaching your team, you have full control over growth and results.

• Lead your team: You recruit, coach, and motivate your own team. You spot talent and help them (and yourself) reach the next level.

• Run the business: You determine how sports can be commercially deployed in your department. From great merchandising and inventory management to commercial strategy.

• Make an impact: You increase customer satisfaction and sustainable impact. You guide your team in proactive service and translate our sustainability goals (such as the sale of circular product lines) to the shop floor.

• Next level moves: You determine your own growth path within our company. Whether you want to grow into a Store Manager, aspire to an expert role in our Warehouse in Tilburg, or want to take a step towards headquarters, Decathlon helps you grow.

What we offer you

• Salary: A starting salary of € 2,720, which can increase up to a maximum of € 3,670 gross per month, depending on experience.

• 20% employee discount: On all our own brands. Ideal for your new sports outfit!

• Monthly bonus: On top of your salary, the chance for a bonus of up to 10%, depending on company results.

• Sport: Free access to the Decathlon Coach app for running schedules, sports videos, and nutritional advice.

• Shareholder plan: The opportunity to become a co-owner of our successful company.

• Travel expenses reimbursement: € 0.23 per km for bicycle or car (up to a maximum of 60 km/day) or your public transport fully reimbursed.

• 24 vacation days: Per year based on a full-time contract, with the option to buy or sell days.

• Coaching: Direct, accessible professional support for your mental health through OpenUp.

• Pension accrual: You accrue a stable pension with the Retail Pension Fund.

• Growth: Targeted training and maximum support to grow into a Store Manager, for example, in no time.

This talent you bring

• Learning by doing: You don't necessarily need leadership experience yet (although it's a plus). Your right attitude is essential for this job.

• Sport is your lifestyle: You are truly in your element when you can talk about sports.

• Communicative leader: You speak excellent Dutch (and a bit of English is a nice bonus).

• Ambition at level 100: You are ready for the real work and want to make quick progress within Retail (HBO thinking level helps you with this, but MBO-4 with a winning mentality is also great).

• People person: You are social and know how to get your colleagues, as well as customers, excited with your enthusiasm.

• Full focus: You are on fire 38 hours a week and willing to work a weekend day and/or an evening, as that is when the action happens in retail.

Why choose Decathlon

• Fast-track promotion: Start as a Team Leader, broaden your expertise in the store through Customer Service Manager or Operations Manager, and progress to Storeleader (in training) to run your own branch in no time.

• Money: A salary that significantly increases with every step you take.

• Freedom: Room for your own initiative and a team that feels like a sports club.

• Training: Follow live training sessions and get unlimited access to our online Decathlon Academy platform for your personal growth.

• Fact: 95% of our Store Leaders started at Decathlon as a Team Leader or Sales Associate.

Application process

• Apply now

  Send us your CV and motivation via the button on this page. You will hear from us within a few days!

  
  
• Phone introduction

  A brief phone introduction. We will discuss your passion for sports, your ambitions, and see if there's a match.

  
  
• First interview

  A friendly introduction in the store! During this conversation, we will discover from both sides if we are a match. You get to know us, and we get to know you.

  
  
• Second interview

  We will go into detail. We will discuss the specifics of the role and you will have the opportunity to meet some future colleagues.

  
  
• Contract in hand!

  Welcome to the club! We will arrange your contract and ensure a sporty onboarding so you get off to a flying start.