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Decathlon has shifted over the last year into an\nomnichannel business so it’s essential that our sales assistants are able\nto assist customers in all aspects of retail shopping, whether that’s in\nstore or online!\n\nMerchandising - Whether full time or part time, every Sales\nAssistant is encouraged to take responsibility to autonomously manage\nstock levels and pricing and to provide a high level of merchandising so\nthat each customer can easily find the right product for their sporting\npractice.\n\nTeam Player - You will be part of a shop floor team of like-minded\nSales Assistants, practicing sport and celebrating victories together, so\nit’s important that you are able to work well within a team environment as\nwell as independently.\n\nSound good so far? 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