Sales Assistant - Fitness Department in Edinburgh

Elevate Your Retail Career: From the Shop Floor to UK Fitness Product Trainer

Are you the person who spends your mornings in the gym and your evenings researching macronutrients? Do you have a solid foundation in retail but are hungry for a career path that actually leads somewhere? At Decathlon, we aren’t just looking for "staff"—we are looking for the next generation of Fitness Experts and UK Fitness Product Trainers. If you have a deep understanding of fitness equipment, a grasp of nutrition, and the ambition to lead others, this is where your career kicks into high gear.

Your Responsibilities

• Consultative Customer Service: You don’t just sell; you coach. Using your personal passion for fitness and your knowledge of nutrition and equipment, you’ll provide high-level technical advice. As an omnichannel business, you’ll guide customers through their journey both in-store and online, ensuring they get the right gear for their PB goals.
• Commercial Autonomy: Use your past retail experience to take ownership. You will autonomously manage merchandising, stock levels, and pricing. We trust you to ensure your department is a high-performing environment where athletes can find exactly what they need for their practice.
• Collaborative Victory: You’ll join a team of like-minded fitness enthusiasts. We work hard, train hard, and celebrate our wins together. You’ll thrive here if you can balance independent initiative with being a reliable, high-energy team player.

Who Are You?

• The Fitness Enthusiast: You live and breathe sport. Whether it’s bodybuilding, CrossFit, or endurance training, your lifestyle reflects your work.
• The Career Climber: You aren't just looking for a "job." You have previous retail experience and are looking for a clear path toward leadership—specifically aiming for a future as a National Trainer.
• The Technical Expert: You already have a baseline knowledge of fitness equipment and nutrition, and you’re eager to master the technical specs of our entire range.
• The People Person: You are a natural communicator and problem solver who goes the extra mile to help a customer hit their PB.
• The Professional: You understand the rhythm of retail and are ready to lead the charge during our busiest times, including weekends and holidays.

Why Join Us?

We offer a retail career with a difference. We don't just provide a uniform; we provide a platform. For those with the right drive and technical knowledge, we offer the training and opportunities needed to transition from a Sales Assistant to a National Trainer, influencing how we educate teams across the entire country. Ready to turn your passion into a profession? Apply today.

Who are we?

Decathlon is a family-owned company founded in 1976, inspired by the belief that the best sports products should be accessible to everyone. With over 2,000 stores in 56 countries, we are the world’s largest sports retailer. We don’t just sell gear; we create it, test it, and live it. At Decathlon, we give you the autonomy to make decisions and the support to grow your career as fast as you can run.

Our Benefits

• Performance Bonuses: Competitive salary with monthly performance-related bonuses.
• Employee Discount: Significant discounts on all Decathlon products.
• Sustainable Career Growth: Clear pathways into management or specialist roles like National Trainer.
• Active Lifestyle: Opportunity to join local team sports, product testing days, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Shareholding Scheme: The chance to become a partial owner of the company.

Commitment to Diversity

Decathlon is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the diversity of our teams is a strength that allows us to serve athletes better everywhere. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. Ready to start your journey? Apply Now, submit your CV. We can't wait to hear how your passion for fitness will help the well-being of our sports users.