Sport Leader/ Verkaufsberater - Wasser/ Winter (m/w/d) - 80% - Emmen — Decathlon
- Location
- Emmen
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 92 days ago
Full description
Mission Your future playing field: Decathlon Emmen, Lucerne You will be part of our well-established team at the Decathlon Store in the Emmen Center in Lucerne. Right on our doorstep are beautiful lakes that invite you to swim and a great mountain panorama, exactly where our customers experience their outdoor adventures. Your winter water sports department is at the heart of our local strategy in Emmen. Here you will meet a highly motivated team of passionate athletes who equip locals and tourists with the perfect equipment every day. Practical information:
- Contract type: Perpetual
- Job opening: from September 2026
- Location: Emmen Center, Emmen, LU Become part of a Swiss success story Decathlon Switzerland is growing rapidly: Since the start of 2017 in Neuchâtel, we have expanded our network to around 53 sales outlets. And we continue to expand – especially in German-speaking Switzerland. For you, this means a crisis-proof workplace with real, nationwide career opportunities. Why this job is perfect for you You are not looking for a classic 08/15 job, but want to share your passion for sports from morning to evening? You love the action on the sales floor and want to see your clientele break up with a smile? Your 3 biggest advantages with us:
- In the middle of the action: Your everyday life takes place 100% on the sales area in the Emmen Center. You are the face of Decathlon, advising beginners as well as professionals and building a real local community.
- Trading rethought: You don’t just “sell.” You drive sustainable circular models – from material rental to the buy-back of used goods (Second Life) to smart digital orders.
- Your own empire: You manage your holdings independently, set seasonal highlights (e.g. hiking/biking in summer, skiing/snowboarding in winter) and see the success of your actions immediately. Your daily action: The tasks
- Enthusiastic advice: Your passion for skiing is contagious. You take the time to listen and understand the wishes of your customers in order to guide them to the perfect equipment – whether they visit you in person in the store or use our digital consulting tools.
- A store to feel good: You provide a complete presentation of goods ("facing") and make your department dynamically and seasonally attractive.
- Efficient goods management: From incoming goods to placement on the shelf, you can actively participate and also prepare online orders (click & collect) quickly.
- Circular economy: You inspire customers for our rental and second-life offers. This job is NOTHING for you if...
- You prefer to sit quietly behind a screen all day.
- It is difficult for you to approach people openly and actively.
- You think unpacking pallets and racking up shelves is “not your job.”
- You would rather have free Saturdays.
- You are looking for rigid, unchangeable working hours (we plan your bets very fair 6 weeks in advance, but work in the flexible rhythm of sports retail). Profile that you bring with you
- Athlete DNA: You are active yourself and burn for winter and/or water sports.
- Maker mentality: You are courageous, curious and eager to learn new things every day.
- Customer focus: Excellent manners and a real sense of service set you apart.
- Language competence: You speak perfect German (understanding local dialect is a big plus). Good English or French skills are a great bonus. This is what we offer you (at 100% Pensum)
- Attractive wage & bonus: A fixed gross salary between CHF 4'100 and CHF 5'000 (paid out in 13 monthly wages) plus a monthly team bonus (up to 10% of the salary) and an annual profit share.
- Your sports budget: We give you CHF 225 per year for your sports or fitness subscription and you get 25% off all Decathlon products (even an additional 25% off sustainable mobility for your commute).
- Recovery: 5 weeks of paid vacation per year.
- Success Sharing: The opportunity to invest once a year in high-performing Decathlon employee shares.
- Real career: internal development is lived with us – many of our current managers have started on the sales floor themselves! The application process: Fast & uncomplicated
- Application: No long letter of motivation necessary! Just send us your CV and answer a few short questions.
- Personality Check: You will receive a link to a 30-minute meeting questionnaire (AssessFirst). Don’t worry: we don’t filter out AI – we read every application personally! You get your results immediately as cool feedback for yourself.
- We meet directly in the store to talk about your future playing field and see if the chemistry is right. Ready for the challenge? Then click on "Apply now" and become part of our team!
Questions about this listing
What salary does Decathlon offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Emmen is CHF 79'000 - 121'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Decathlon. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Decathlon offer?
The original posting does not state the contract type or the working hours. Ask Decathlon about hours, contract duration, notice period and probation during the application process.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Lucerne?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Lucerne can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Lucerne's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Decathlon?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Decathlon's original listing at joinus.decathlon.ch, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.