Sport Department Leader (Decathlon Connect AEON Ipoh Station 18)

Join the Founding Team: Decathlon Connect AEON Ipoh Station 18!

Are you ready to turn your passion for sport into a career at our brand-new location in Ipoh's premier shopping destination? Do you thrive on providing an exceptional experience? Then join us as a founding Sports Advisor at our newest Decathlon AEON Ipoh Station 18 store!

This isn't just a job; it's a unique chance to be part of a pioneering team launching a fresh retail experience in the heart of Ipoh. We are looking for high-energy, community-minded teammates who want to live an "Experience of a Lifetime" and establish Decathlon as the ultimate sports destination for the Ipoh community.

Why Join the Decathlon Connect AEON Ipoh Station 18?

• Be a Pioneer: Experience the thrill of a new store opening! You’ll play a critical role in building the team culture and setting the standard for service at Ipoh Station 18 from day one.
• The Hub of Ipoh: Work in a vibrant, high-traffic destination known for its diverse and active shoppers. Develop expertise in high-demand segments like Team Sports, Racket Sports, Running, and Fitness.
• Real Development: Decathlon invests heavily in our teammates. As a member of a new store, you’ll have front-row access to training and development that can fast-track your career into management or specialized roles within our global network.
• Building a Community: Be the face of Decathlon in Ipoh. You’ll be a key advisor to a local community of fitness enthusiasts, students, and families gearing up for their next big adventure.
  
  

About This Role

• Be the Customer & Product Expert
• Focus: Ensure an excellent shopping experience.
• Action: Know product features to provide the best advice, manage the team's working schedule to ensure staff are available, and grow the customer base.
• Lead Your Business & Strategy
• Focus: Drive economic performance and strategy.
• Action: Act as the CEO of your sport: analyze the local market, set commercial policies, forecast sales, manage budgets, and make decisions on product range and store layout to hit annual targets.
• Coach & Develop Your Team
• Focus: Recruit, train, and inspire high-performing staff.
• Action: Recruit sporty, talented individuals, coach them daily on the floor, hold regular meetings, and create training plans to develop their skills and confidence for independent work.
• Manage Layout & Stock Accuracy
• Focus: Maintain an appealing and well-stocked department.
• Action: Arrange the layout attractively, ensure shelves are fully faced, and use the automated system to guarantee accurate and available stock.
• Ensure Safety & Security
• Focus: Protect people, goods, and assets.
• Action: Enforce basic safety standards, apply all security procedures to combat theft (shrinkage), ensure product safety (like traceability), and be ready to Lead the entire store as Duty Manager when needed.
  
  

Ready to launch your career and help us open the doors at Decathlon AEON Ipoh Station 18? Apply now to be part of the foundation!

We are looking for game-changers and sports enthusiasts ready to lead a commercial department and rapidly progress to a Store Leader role!

• Education & Experience
• Minimum Qualification: At least Diploma required (any field).
• Experience: Opened to final-year students, fresh graduates, and more experienced candidates.
• Passion & Mindset
• Passion for Sports: A deep, genuine love for sports is essential to connect with our customers.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A go-getter who is vital, responsible, and driven to own their department's commercial success.
• Continuous Improvement: A strong desire to learn and an eagerness to thrive in a vibrant and agile environment.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Language: Strong communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken) are essential. Other languages are a plus.
• Team Player: High level of integrity and the ability to engage, listen, and influence customers and teammates effectively.
• Digital Savvy: Comfortable leveraging digital tools and technology in a retail environment.
• Commitment & Flexibility
• Work Schedule: Must be able to play as part of the team during the busiest times (i.e., flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays).