Team Leader / Abteilungsleiter (m/w/d) 100% - Outdoor/ Wasser — Decathlon
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- not specified
- Posted
- 20 days ago
Full description
Mission Tasks Are you looking for a job where you don't spend half your life behind a desk? Do you dream of supporting a team every day and achieving goals together? Would you like to be the boss of your own small business without taking on the risk of being a sole proprietor? Then the position as Team Leader in Outdoor/ Winter/ Water/ Rental is exactly right for you. Why?
- Start date: immediately or by agreement
- Standort:Letzipark, Zürich Altstetten
- Workload: 100% 1. You spend 80% of your time on the shop floor in the store Your department is your territory. Whether you spend time with your team, ensure that the merchandising standards are in place, or directly delight our customers. You don't sit on the sidelines. Strategy is important, but we are looking for a hands-on personality for the sales floor. 2. Your success is your team’s success Your job is not to control everything, but to make everything possible. A team member is passionate about their sport and has an innovative idea for the department in the store? Let them do it! Success or failure? It doesn’t matter. The main thing is that you learn together and grow from it. 3. You are in the driver's seat At our company, you lead your department like your own start-up. From precise inventory planning and well-founded KPI analysis to recruiting your talent and commercial strategy. You have a firm hand on the wheel. In Schaffhausen, you shape your business independently and do everything you can not only to achieve your goals, but to exceed them. What a Team Leader does with us: Your mission is simple: The success of your department—both human and economic.
- Store Life: You coordinate the flow of goods, pitch in and, as “Captain”, are regularly the point of contact for the entire store.
- People Management: You conduct monthly coaching conversations (INDI), create staffing schedules and seek out the best talent for your team.
- Strategy: You analyze your metrics and plan the next big thing. Which sports will we promote next season? How will we further develop your team's skills?
- Business Ownership: P&L and KPI analyses are not abstract theory for you, but your daily tools. You run your department like your own business and make bold decisions for greater profitability. What we offer you: Responsibility from day 1 – we and your team trust you implicitly. Unlimited career opportunities – from Team Leader to Store Manager, Ecosystem Leader. There are no limits here for you and your ambition. 30 days of vacation – so that you have enough time for your own sporting adventures. Profit-sharing & shares – You have the exclusive opportunity to invest up to 25% of your gross salary in company shares and thus participate directly in our growth. Sports & mobility bonus – we get you moving. Team Bonus
- Together with your team, you have the chance to receive a monthly bonus of up to 10% of your gross salary. A kick-start to family happiness – Because the first moments are priceless, we support you with 16 weeks of maternity leave during your greatest adventure away from the sales floor. Profile Profile Is this job really right for you? We are honest
- the perfect job without any rough edges doesn't exist. Our teams tell you what you really need: #1: a love of people
- If you do not enjoy communicating with people, this is not for you. You must love your team and want to support its development. #2: Courage to take risks
- We want proactivity. You may make mistakes, but you have to dare to jump in at the deep end. #3: Sports DNA
- You don't just sell products, you sell passion. #4: Winning mentality
- We love competition and economic performance. You should want not only to achieve goals, but to chase them. #5: Language match
- German and English are not an obstacle for you, but your home turf. You are proficient in both languages (German C1, English B2) to inspire our international team and athletes every day. #6: Retail foundation
- You learned the trade from the ground up. With your training in retail (or a comparable qualification), you know the rules of the game and have the necessary skills to make the decisive difference on the sales floor. #7: Saturday spirit
- Saturdays are our finals. While others relax, you hit top form. Because at the weekend, the heart of sport beats loudest, and as a team we are there for our community. Your path to us: Not a fan of complicated cover letters? Show us your potential! After applying, you will receive an online assessment. To be on the safe side, please also check your spam folder. The questionnaire is intended to give us an impression of how you work. There is no right or wrong answer. Please complete it to continue the process
- Digital start: As soon as your profile has sparked our interest, Jana (Talent Acquisition) will get in touch with you to speak with you via video call about you and your professional background.
- Getting to know you in person: Then it goes straight to the front line! You meet our Hiring Manager on site in the store.
- Strategy check: After the Hiring Manager's “Go,” you have an exchange with our Ecosystem Leader, who gives you insight into Decathlon's regional context.
- Finish line: You have almost made it! The final interview with our HR Business Partner seals your start with us. Are you ready not just to manage, but to inspire? Then start your adventure at Decathlon Letzipark now !
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 Zürich is CHF 101'500 - 154'000 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 Zürich?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zürich's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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