Department Manager
Portsmouth, GB, PO6 4FB
International. Lovers of sports. Team players. Stronger together through our love of sports.
At Decathlon UK, we provide Careers That Let You Play. We are driven by our mission to help more people in the UK get physically active and healthy. We are a part of the DECATHLON Group, one of the world’s biggest sporting goods retailers.
THE MISSION
As a Department Manager, you'll be growing a dynamic business within the department you’re in charge of to empower and develop your team; all to ensure that your local customers can get everything they need in your department to practice their favourite sports. Most importantly, you have to ensure they have an amazing shopping experience in the process.
You will manage the Ground floor of the store, composed by the Mountain, WaterSport and Cs departments.
Team leadership:
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Recruit, train, and manage a team of Sport Advisors (sales assistants)
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Mentor and lead the development of each team member within your department
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Foster a collaborative and motivated work environment
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Set performance goals and provide ongoing feedback
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Conduct performance evaluations and manage scheduling effectively.
Sales and Customer Service:
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Set sales goals and drive the team to achieve these targets
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Ensure excellent customer service
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Ensure that your team is trained to provide product knowledge and assistance to customers.
Merchandising and Inventory Management:
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Ensure top-level and organized department displays
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Manage inventory levels, including restocking and inventory counts.
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Ensure that campaign materials and visual merchandising policies are implemented
Commercial Strategies:
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In collaboration with our Commercial Team, prepare a commercial plan and stay updated on product knowledge within the department
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Together, define the product range to be offered to customers and sport practitioners
Reporting and Analysis:
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Generate and analyze sales reports and key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Use data to make informed decisions and adjustments to department strategies
Secure operational efficiency by becoming a Duty Manager
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Implement and maintain operational procedures and policies during assigned duty hours
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Lead the overall operational function of the store during assigned duty hours
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Ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations
THE PROFILE
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An energetic self-starter preferably with strong leadership skills and a love for sport
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People-centric and has a strong sense of service to help others
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A game changer who can innovate retail
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A motivational person who nurtures the development of others
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Invested in the development of yourself and others
BENEFITS THAT AWAIT YOU
Get to enjoy the following benefits and perks:
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Annual remuneration reviews
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Hybrid working
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Healthy employee discount on all Decathlon products
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Weekly Staff Sports/Activities and free access to our office gym
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Cycle-to-Work Scheme
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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.
Decathlon is committed to inclusion and non-discrimination, and thus acts on a daily basis in favor of disability, a multi-generational workforce, social diversity, and equality between women and men. If, due to a disability, you require any special accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. At Decathlon, first and foremost, we are recruiting personality and character.