Merchandiser

About Decathlon

Decathlon is a global leader in sporting goods, operating in over 70 countries with a commitment to designing, producing, and distributing equipment for more than 80 sports. The company fosters a culture centered around the values of vitality, generosity, responsibility, and authenticity. With more than 1,800 stores worldwide and a strong online presence, Decathlon aims to make sports accessible, uphold environmental responsibility, and ensure customer satisfaction through an empowering and inclusive workplace.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser role is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Saudi Arabia focused on managing and optimizing product assortments, including coordinating store displays and seasonal collections to highlight key sports categories. Responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels, facilitating replenishment processes, and analyzing sales to enhance product placement and inventory balance. The role requires collaboration with store teams and buyers, tracking consumer trends, enforcing merchandising standards in line with the Decathlon brand, and supporting promotional events. The position promotes a dynamic shopping environment that encourages customers to engage with sports products.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage product assortments to enhance store presentation and seasonal range visibility.
• Oversee stock levels, coordinate restocking, and ensure optimal inventory management.
• Analyze sales performance and customer trends to guide merchandising strategies.
• Collaborate effectively with store personnel and cross-departmental teams including buyers.
• Implement merchandising guidelines ensuring consistency in visual displays throughout the store.
• Assist with promotional initiatives to boost customer engagement and sales.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in merchandising and retail operations including assortment planning, stock control, and store layout design.
• Ability to analyze retail data and convert insights into merchandising actions.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities to liaise across departments.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills managing multiple product categories and priorities.
• Customer-centric approach with enthusiasm for sports and in-store engagement experiences.
• Proficient in office applications and retail management software; experience with POS and retail analytics preferred.
• Background in retail, merchandising, or related areas, ideally within sports or lifestyle sectors.
• Willingness to work on-site in Saudi Arabia, flexible with retail hours, weekends, and busy periods.
• Educational background in business, retail management, marketing, or similar fields is desirable.