Retail Management Graduate Programme in Leeds

As a Decathlon Graduate Trainee, you will be at the heart of our dynamic team, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and igniting a love for sports through every customer interaction.

Program Structure

• From Month 1 to 3: Mastering the foundations
• Upon crossing the starting line, you will begin as a Decathlon Sport Advisor to learn about Decathlon through a deeper lens and understand the fundamentals of the company such as our values, culture, and overall strategy.
• Our Culture: You will learn our company values and purpose, followed by a comprehensive introduction to your store.
• Customer Excellence: Engaging with our community on the shop floor.
• Operational Standards: Deliveries, stock management, and layout optimisation.

At Decathlon, we believe that the greatest leaders are doers and so the mastery of the fundamentals will be integral in your success within the project.

• From Month 4: Stepping into Management
• Once you've mastered the shop floor's rhythm, you'll step up as Duty Manager while beginning your introduction to Department Management.
• Duty Manager - Captain of the Shift:
• Safety & Security: Ensuring a safe environment for every teammate and customer; acting as the first point of call for emergencies.
• The Customer Pulse: Managing store flow and ensuring our signature "Gilet Behavior" is consistent from entrance to checkout.
• Live Decision‑Making: Making the "game‑time" calls-shifting resources in real time to keep the store performing at its peak.
• Transition into Department Management:
• Talent & Culture: How to recruit, onboard, and motivate your own team.
• Commercial Dynamism: An introduction to P&L management, economic analysis, and sales drivers.

• From Month 6: Your journey to becoming a Department Manager
• Now that you've mastered the playground, you'll begin your transition into Department Management.
• Your responsibilities include:
• Commercial Dynamism: Managing your P&L, analysing economic performance, and driving sales growth.
• Strategic Planning: Crafting long term missions for your department and mapping.
• Human Capital: Recruiting and developing your teammates into the leaders of tomorrow.
• Layout Mastery: Optimising your sales floor to create an immersive, high performance shopping experience.

From teammate to business driver-this is where your leadership comes to life. You'll learn to balance human management with commercial results.

The player we're looking for

• Have a genuine passion for sports and a desire to share that passion with others.
• Be able to communicate effectively and build relationships with a diverse group of teammates.
• Thrive in a dynamic and high paced team environment.
• Play with a team and have the willingness to learn and adapt.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.

Requirements

We require you to have the existing right to work in the UK without requiring company sponsorship.

Perks waiting for you

• Play your favourite sport regularly.
• Up to 28 days holiday, with the option to carry over a maximum of five days each year.
• Healthy employee discount on all Decathlon products.
• 24/7 mental, physical, and financial wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Gym, food, and travel discounts.
• Intensive training and development opportunities.
• And many more.

Inclusion and Equality Statement

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.