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Sports Sales Assistant

On-site in Leganés·Added 3 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Decathlon

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Leganés
Hours: Includes weekends
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance

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Skills

Fitness

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

A person passionate about sports who incorporates physical activity into your daily life and who enjoys sharing it.
Passionate about product and sales to offer the best offer and the best experience to our athlete customers.
Able to make decisions within your area of responsibility, ensuring the availability of products and services offered in the physical and digital store, thereby growing your sport.
Technician in sport and Fitness product
Innovative, able to contribute and bring new solutions at all levels of sport and sales.
A person with a desire to progress in your training, who enjoys learning every day.

Requirements

An athlete who incorporates sport as a regular practice.
TOTAL availability including weekends.
University studies or higher vocational training (a plus).
Geographical mobility (national)
Appetite for professional development in leadership roles.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Decathlon supports you in your continuous learning. You will train in an environment that invites you to make decisions daily and where everyone considers that making mistakes is also part of the process.
We support you in your professional development/career plan in an environment that favors internal promotion and fosters equal opportunities.
We give you the opportunity to become a company shareholder.
As part of Decathlon, we support you with numerous benefits to make your daily life and sports practice easier: even more accessible Decathlon products, life insurance, health insurance with special conditions, agreements with other companies to facilitate your sport, etc.

The role

Job description

At Decathlon, sport is part of our DNA, it is our common interest and it is lived out in our day-to-day work.

We are constantly evolving and you will have the opportunity to work on different projects.

At this moment, we are looking for FITNESS expert SPORTS SALES ASSISTANTS to join our team, who dare, who are not afraid to make mistakes and who make decisions every day, who seek to progress in their craft to contribute to our sense of company and to satisfy each one of our customers.

Hiring process

1 interview

99% of positions require no previous experience.
The advert's questions are not mandatory, but they help recruiters get to know you.

About Decathlon

Decathlon is a French sporting goods retailer and one of the world's largest sports retailers, designing, manufacturing, and selling its own brands across a wide range of sports. Founded in 1976, the company operates over 1,700 stores in more than 70 countries, with a strong focus on making sports accessible to everyone through affordable, high-quality products. In Spain, Decathlon has a significant presence with numerous stores across the country, including major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and many others, as well as service centers and logistics operations.

For international professionals, Decathlon Spain offers a dynamic work environment centered on sports and customer service. The company is known for its inclusive culture, promoting teamwork, autonomy, and continuous learning. With roles ranging from sales associates to section managers and technical workshop positions, Decathlon provides opportunities for career growth and development. The company values diversity and often hires international talent, making it a welcoming employer for those relocating to Spain.

Industry: Retail
Founded: 1976
Employees: 100,000–110,000
Headquarters: Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 834 more
Website: decathlon.es

Good to know if you are moving

Decathlon has a strong presence in Spain with over 150 stores, making it one of the largest employers in the retail sector.
The company offers a supportive work environment with training programs and opportunities for internal promotion.
Many positions are customer-facing, so Spanish language skills are often required, but the company values international experience and diversity.
Decathlon provides employee discounts on products and encourages a healthy, active lifestyle.
The company has a global network, which can offer opportunities for international transfers and career mobility.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are a multispecialist sports brand, present in Spain since 1992, with a wide range of sports products and solutions.

More than 10,000 athlete employees make up our team. All of them responsible, vital, generous, authentic, lovers of innovation, committed to the planet and driven by a single purpose:

TOGETHER, THROUGH SPORT, WE MAKE WELLNESS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE.

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