Merchandiser

About Decathlon

Decathlon is an international sports retail and product company built around a shared passion for sport and people. Its culture is guided by four core values: vitality, generosity, responsibility, and authenticity. Operating in more than 70 countries and supporting over 80 sports, the company designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells affordable sports products for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

With more than 100,000 team members, Decathlon encourages early ownership, clear goals, and learning through hands-on experience. The company aims to build a workplace where people feel respected, included, and able to bring their genuine selves to work. Across its 1,800+ stores and digital channels, it focuses on delivering strong customer experiences while also being mindful of its environmental responsibility and long-term impact on the planet.

Role Overview

This is a full-time, on-site Merchandiser position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on maintaining Decathlon’s visual and merchandising standards throughout the store, including product layout, presentation, and window displays that align with the brand and seasonal campaigns.

You will be responsible for planning and executing in-store visual setups, keeping signage and pricing communication accurate, and refreshing displays regularly to keep products highly visible and commercially effective. The position also involves working closely with store, sales, and marketing teams to ensure visual execution supports sales objectives and promotional activity. In addition, you will observe customer movement and store traffic, review the impact of display changes, and refine merchandising actions to improve shopping experience and business results.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store-wide merchandising standards, including layout, product placement, and visual presentation.
• Create and update window displays and in-store arrangements in line with brand identity and seasonal campaigns.
• Plan display changes and refresh product presentations to improve visibility and drive sales.
• Ensure that signage, pricing, and communication on the sales floor are clear and accurate.
• Coordinate with store, sales, and marketing teams to align merchandising execution with commercial priorities.
• Track customer flow and shopping behavior, then use observations to improve visual merchandising decisions.
• Review the impact of display changes and adjust the strategy to strengthen customer experience and performance.
• Work with local suppliers and support the creation of effective store displays.

Requirements

• Experience in retail and customer-facing environments, with the ability to create a welcoming and engaging store experience.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to use sales-focused thinking to influence turnover and conversion.
• Hands-on experience with window displays and attractive in-store visual setups that highlight products effectively.
• Strong communication skills for working across teams and explaining visual standards clearly.
• Prior exposure to visual merchandising, retail fashion, sports retail, or store layout design is a strong advantage.
• Good aesthetic judgment, strong attention to detail, and comfort with physically active store work such as lifting, arranging, and adjusting fixtures.
• Flexibility to work weekends and busy trading periods as required by the store.
• Interest in sport and alignment with Decathlon’s mission of making sport accessible to everyone.
• Ability to coordinate with local suppliers and support visually effective displays.

Culture & Mission

Decathlon emphasizes inclusion, responsibility, and a hands-on learning culture. Team members are encouraged to take ownership early, learn from challenges, and contribute to a workplace built on respect, authenticity, and a shared passion for sport.