Full-Time Mountain Sport Advisor

Decathlon • Lakeside, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sport Advisor (Sales Assistant), you are the face of our store and the primary connection to our customers. By providing expert advice to everyone from beginners to seasoned athletes, you ensure they leave with the right gear, the right service, and a great experience—whether in-store, online, or beyond.

What You'll Do:
Deliver exceptional customer experiences by providing tailored product and service solutions:
Provide Excellent Customer Service: Connect with customers across all channels (in-store, online, social media) to understand their needs and guide them towards the best solutions for their sporting activities.
Offer a Range of Solutions: Present various products and services that meet diverse needs and budgets, including new items, used gear, rentals, and subscriptions.
Build Relationships: Cultivate positive relationships with customers to foster loyalty and encourage them to return for future purchases.
Promote Products and Services: Actively promote and sell our offer through various channels, including in-store interactions, online platforms, and social media engagement.
Facilitate Smooth Transactions: Offer different payment options and provide basic repair and personalisation services to enhance the customer experience.
Create a welcoming and accessible store environment that encourages customers to explore our diverse range of sports products and solutions:
Create a Welcoming Environment: Design and maintain customer-friendly store layouts that are accessible, safe, and encourage exploration of our sports products and solutions.
Facilitate Informed Choices: Ensure clear and accessible product information to help customers make informed decisions about their purchases.
Guarantee Product Availability: Maintain accurate stock levels and ensure both physical and digital availability of products to meet customer demand.
Prioritise Customer Safety: Maintain a safe store environment and protect customer data in line with the company’s guidelines.
Showcase Product Range: Develop visually appealing and effective product displays that highlight the breadth of our offerings and inspire customers.
Promote Sustainability: Support our commitment to sustainability through responsible waste management and promoting eco-friendly products and practices.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for sports and enjoy sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with others.
• Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and building positive relationships with every individual.
• Thrive in a team environment, value collaboration and cooperation, and contribute to a positive and supportive atmosphere.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to connect with customers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and able to think critically to find effective solutions to challenges.
• Manage your time effectively, prioritise tasks, and maintain a high level of efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, personal development, and supporting the growth of others.
• Possess strong emotional intelligence, including empathy and self-awareness, allowing you to connect with others on an emotional level and build strong relationships.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic retail environment, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide Excellent Customer Service: Connect with customers across all channels (in-store, online, social media) to understand their needs and guide them towards the best solutions for their sporting activities.
• Offer a Range of Solutions: Present various products and services that meet diverse needs and budgets, including new items, used gear, rentals, and subscriptions.
• Build Relationships: Cultivate positive relationships with customers to foster loyalty and encourage them to return for future purchases.
• Promote Products and Services: Actively promote and sell our offer through various channels, including in-store interactions, online platforms, and social media engagement.
• Facilitate Smooth Transactions: Offer different payment options and provide basic repair and personalisation services to enhance the customer experience.
• Create a Welcoming Environment: Design and maintain customer-friendly store layouts that are accessible, safe, and encourage exploration of our sports products and solutions.
• Facilitate Informed Choices: Ensure clear and accessible product information to help customers make informed decisions about their purchases.
• Guarantee Product Availability: Maintain accurate stock levels and ensure both physical and digital availability of products to meet customer demand.
• Prioritise Customer Safety: Maintain a safe store environment and protect customer data in line with the company’s guidelines.
• Showcase Product Range: Develop visually appealing and effective product displays that highlight the breadth of our offerings and inspire customers.
• Promote Sustainability: Support our commitment to sustainability through responsible waste management and promoting eco-friendly products and practices.

Benefits

• Healthy discounts on all Decathlon goodies
• Fun weekly Staff Sports/Activities
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Training at Decathlon Academy
• Hundreds of discount vouchers (think groceries, travel, shopping, and more!) with our discount hub developed by SmartSpending!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed