Urban Mobility Market Manager

International. Lovers of sports. Team players. Stronger together through our love of sports.

At Decathlon UK, we are driven by our mission to move people through the wonders of sports. We are a part of the DECATHLON Group, one of the world’s biggest sports brands.

The job: 

As our Urban Mobility Market, you will drive the growth of Decathlon UK’s market share in urban mobility by developing innovative urban biking and skating commercial strategies and experiences, with a special focus on promoting active lifestyles through cycling and skating and incorporating sustainable alternatives into the business model.
 

Your responsibilities: 

1. Increase Market Share with Adapted UK Sport Commercial Policy:

   - Develop strategies aligned with UK Sport Commercial Policy to increase market share.

   - Analyse market trends and competitors in urban mobility to identify growth opportunities.

   - Identify areas for growth in online and physical business channels.

   - Construct a National Commercial Policy aligned with UK and United strategies.

   - Manage commercial action plans to recruit and retain customers.

   - Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance awareness and increase footfall.

   - Ensure strategy implementation across Decathlon UK through seminars and relationship building.

2. Ensure the Best Offer via the Most Profitable Channel:

   - Construct appropriate product and service offers for each channel.

   - Source local market gaps and customer needs.

   - Implement UK pricing strategy, adapting to competition and market dynamics.

   - Ensure price flexibility and adaptability.

   - Coordinate activities with Retail Suppliers and Supply Leaders.

   - Ensure online availability commitments are met.

3. Positively Impact the Planet and People through Circular Economy:

   - Integrate circular, sustainable, and social strategies into projects.

   - Build repair offers and improve after-sales spare parts availability.

   - Collaborate to promote sustainable solutions and increase product lifespan.

   - Generate partnerships to positively impact communities.

   - Develop long-term strategies aligned with city planning and sustainability goals.

4. Animate a Network of Experts for Value/Price Perception and Customer Experience:

   - Ensure training supports are available to promote the brand.

   - Assess and improve in-store customer experience.

So if you...

• Have a passion for urban cycling or skating and a thorough understanding of the UK market.

• You are curious and have a keen interest in technology and digital.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and can collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

• Are data-driven: possessing a strong sense of analysis and forecasting.

• Have exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to convey ideas persuasively.

• Demonstrate strong organisational and prioritisation skills, ensuring that all tasks are oriented towards serving our customers.

• Are ambitious, passionate, and curious, consistently bringing forth new ideas and opportunities.

Specific requirements/Work environment:

 This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least three days a week in one of our Offices in London (Surrey Quays) or Manchester (Stockport).

Benefits that await you 

Get to enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Hybrid working 

• Healthy employee discount on all Decathlon products

• Weekly Staff Sports/Activities and free access to our office gym

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

• Access to private healthcare

• Gym, food, and travel discounts 

… and many more

ABOUT DECATHLON UK 

We’re an international sports retailer with 2080 stores in 56 countries, and if you look a little closer, you’ll see we’re so much more.

Decathlon is dedicated to helping, inspiring and guiding you through your sports experiences. We believe that discovering new sports and being sporty – well, it’s an important part of life – and living well shouldn’t just be for a privileged few.