Mission
Join the Founding Team: Decathlon KL 118!
Are you ready to elevate your passion for sport to new heights at Malaysia’s most iconic landmark? Do you have the leadership grit to drive a business in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s newest architectural marvel? Then join us as a Founding Sport Department Manager at our flagship Decathlon KL 118 store!
This isn't just a career move; it’s a historic opportunity to be part of the pioneering leadership team at Merdeka 118. We are looking for high-energy, entrepreneurial leaders who want to live an "Experience of a Lifetime" and establish Decathlon as the premier sports destination for the vibrant, international community in the heart of KL.
Why Join the Decathlon KL 118 Team?
Lead a Landmark: Experience the prestige of a flagship store opening at the second-tallest building in the world. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the culture and premium service standards of our most ambitious location yet.
The Pulse of the City: Work in a high-octane, global hub. You’ll cater to a diverse mix of urban athletes, corporate professionals, and tourists, developing expertise in high-demand urban segments like Running, Mobility, Fitness, and Outdoor Sports.
Accelerated Growth: At Decathlon, we don’t just offer jobs; we build CEOs. As a manager in a high-profile flagship, you will have front-row access to elite leadership training and a fast-track path to regional or international roles within our global network.
Impact the Community: Be the face of Decathlon in KL’s new epicenter. You’ll build a local community of sport enthusiasts, fostering partnerships and gearing up a new generation of athletes.
About This Role
1. Be the Business Leader & Strategist
Focus: Drive economic performance and long-term strategy.
Action: Act as the CEO of your sport. You will analyze the KL market, set commercial policies, forecast sales, manage budgets, and make autonomous decisions on product range and store layout to smash annual targets.
2. Coach & Develop Your Champions
Focus: Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing team.
Action: You’ll scout and hire "sporty" talent, providing daily on-the-floor coaching. You are responsible for creating individual development plans, ensuring your team has the skills and confidence to lead their own aisles.
3. Deliver an Iconic Customer Experience
Focus: Ensure every visitor receives world-class advice.
Action: Beyond product knowledge, you will manage your team’s scheduling to ensure expert coverage is always available, building a loyal customer base through authentic, sport-led interactions.
4. Master Layout & Inventory Excellence
Focus: Maintain a premium, high-availability department.
Action: Curate an attractive and intuitive layout that reflects our flagship status. You’ll use automated systems to guarantee 100% stock accuracy, ensuring our users always find what they need.
5. Ensure Safety & Operational Integrity
Focus: Protect people, goods, and the Decathlon brand.
Action: Enforce rigorous safety standards and security procedures to combat shrinkage. As a leader, you will also step up to Lead the entire store as Duty Manager, overseeing operations for the whole site when scheduled.
Profile
We are looking for game-changers and sports enthusiasts ready to lead a commercial department and rapidly progress to a Store Leader role!
1. Education & Experience
Minimum Qualification: At least Diploma required (any field).
Experience: Opened to final-year students, fresh graduates, and more experienced candidates.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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).