The Category Merchandiser is responsible for the customer purchase path for his/her sport.He/She is responsible for optimizing the business for the Team Sports Portfolio of India using our how to sell fundamentals.

 

RESPONSIBILITY 1 : 

I constantly identify the expectations of my clients to boost my business

• I organize visits to competitors of my sport

• I listen to the current teammates

• I formalize the post implantation store review.

• I discuss with customers in-store

• I study all the feedback of our customers

• Each year, I am a participant in selling my sport (during money times)

• I create an economic analysis of the performance of my perimeter and provide recommendations to my project group

RESPONSIBILITY 2 :

I define the merchandising strategies for my sport user trajectory

• I incorporate long-term ambitions on how to sell for my sport (2 years road map).

• I formalize my strategic axes at the time of the sport trajectory using Merch 3D software when necessary.

• I present my strategies for the next selection at the country sport strategy.

• I present the tactics for the product family and sport. 

• I am responsible for accompanying the OSL, I synchronize digital and physical customer journeys.

• I can conduct multiple tests offline that allow solutions to evolve while respecting the basics of Decathlon with the help of our fixture team.

• I manage solutions that are high-performing, easy to put into practice and daring to different retail spaces. 

• I define economical objectives of product families and product sales potential.

RESPONSIBILITY 3 :

I come up with high-performing layouts 

• I diffuse fluid and optimized implantation logic for my sport just before the range choice shooting window.

• I develop sales space layout concepts that create a personalized shopping experience by store type.

• I finalize the planograms for all my families 8 weeks before the store moves, respecting the structuring principles to improve the visibility, accessibility and comprehension of my ranges.

• I enter the LM and the number of products per family/ranges on SAP, so that they are available for Indian stores when they determine their choice of range on My Offer.

• I source content, adapt or create new when needed with the help of our identity leader to boost the performance of my sport.

• I coordinate with the content creation team and online sport leader to create necessary and useful content for my sport.

RESPONSIBILITY 4 :

I support stores and other channels generate profitable growth on my sport

• I seize every opportunity to present my omni merchandising solutions to retail representatives.

• I am exploring new ways of selling to boost my sport performance.

• I galvanize short-term turnover (newsletters, campaigns, post purchase).

• I help to promote merchandising skills in stores and I contribute to the development of a strong merchandising culture.

Key Indicators:

• TO vs Ambition 
• ABQ
• Conversion
• NPS
• Frequency of Visit
• TO/LM
• TO/M2
• Cost / M2
• Stock Margin
• Store Stock Lifetime

Looking for strong leaders who care for the user satisfaction, who care for the project and who care enough to go the extra mile for the team, users and the Project of Team Sports India.  

You are:

1. Strategic and customer-focused: You have a proven ability to anticipate future trends, with customer satisfaction as your top priority.
2. Innovative and adaptable: You thrive in dynamic environments, bringing creative solutions to meet diverse regional needs.
3. Collaborative and communicative: You work seamlessly across teams and countries, building strong relationships to deliver results.
4. Data-driven and analytical: You use insights and data to optimize layouts, enhance profitability, and drive sustainable growth.
5. Organized and proactive: You manage multiple projects with precision, ensuring timely and impactful deliverables.

Your background: 

1. Experience in Retail (with proven feedbacks) 
2. Passion for Team Sports. 
3. Passionate for merchandising and instore actions. 
4. Strong English Language is a must.

If you embody these qualities and are ready to innovate, grow, and lead, we’d love to hear from you!

PROCESS TO APPLY :

• Step 1. Apply by the 15th of September 2026 to the Job offer [Please share your Introduction/Resume along with your journey in Decathlon and why you would love to be part of this project (You choose how)]
• Step 2. Confirmation of the shortlisted applicant by email.
• Step 3. Individual meetings with the shortlisted applicants
• Step 4. The final result will be announced

Make sure your Leader is aware and in agreement with your application.

Role: Category Merchandiser

Industry Type: Sports/Brand

Employment Type: Full Time

Start : November 01st 2026. 

Work Location: 

Bengaluru, India - Decathlon Anubhava Office.