Reviews of "Decathlon" are of interest to all potential employees who want to start working in this company. This is a popular French company that specializes in manufacturing, developing and retailing sports goods for more than 70 sports. The company owns the brand of the same name, as well as about thirty other brands responsible for certain sports. In particular, sports with rackets, cycling, horse riding, fitness, fishing, orienteering, volleyball, golf, soccer, walking, swimming, roller-skating, mountain climbing, martial arts, hunting, surfing, rowing, cross-country skiing, rugby, basketball, sailing .
About company
Reviews about the "Decathlon" are very different. To begin with, this is a well-known company, which was founded in 1976 by Michel Leclerc, who opened the very first sports goods supermarket near Lille. His concept was to place under one roof the best products in quality and price for athletes from different sports and at any level - from professionals to amateurs.
Outside France, the first store opened exactly ten years later. A sales outlet under this brand appeared in Dortmund, Germany. In 1992, the company entered the Spanish market, and since 1999 it has been operating in the UK.
In the same year, Decathlon bought a network of American sporting goods stores MVP Sports, once in the US market. However, the company could not withstand competition overseas, and a few years later it stopped its development in America.
The company is currently owned by the Mullier family. The CEO is Michelle Aballea, and the President is Mathieu Leclerc.
Work on the territory in Russia
Decathlon appeared in Russia in 2006. The first store of this brand was opened in Moscow. Currently, 53 outlets of this brand are operating throughout the country.
Only in Moscow 16 stores are open. One of them is located at Khodynsky Boulevard, 4.
Other stores can be visited at:
- Kirovogradskaya street, 13a.
- st. Svyatoozerskaya, 1A, etc.
Five stores operate in St. Petersburg, two each in Ufa, Krasnodar, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, and a large number of cities have one store each. In the Russian market, the interests of Decathlon are represented by Oktoble. This is an open joint stock company, which is its subsidiary.
It is noteworthy that the French manufacturer opens not only stores in other countries, but also develops the production of goods under its own brand. For example, currently there is a factory for the production of shoe blanks in Ukraine, and ski boots and skis themselves are produced in Yaroslavl.
It is the Decathlon company that is now one of the main sponsors of the Dynamo football club from Bryansk, playing in the Professional Football League
Features of pricing policy
The company insists that they are ready to offer their customers some of the lowest prices on the market. This can be achieved due to the fact that Decathlon is not only a classic retailer who first buys in bulk and then resells its goods, but also engages in its own production and product design since the 1980s. The founders of the company initially sought to create a competitive price so that sporting goods became available to the majority.
In Decathlon, in the chain on the way of the goods to the consumer, it was possible to remove two intermediaries at once, which makes a specific position cheaper than in other sports stores.
Quality
In addition, the company notes that they pay increased attention to product quality, which is one of the main priorities in the work. All products comply with safety requirements, have been tested in real conditions. Clients themselves have the opportunity to assess the quality of the product, if it receives less than two stars out of five possible, its production stops immediately, it is withdrawn from sale in all countries where the company has representative offices.
In regular e-mails, customers are offered products with at least three stars. And if one of the customers finds a marriage, they will exchange it with a smile or return the full cost of the goods. In the event of any problems with the products, Decatlon representatives contact the consumer to find out all the details and details.
Values
As with most large companies, Decathlon declares its mission and values. In particular, the company undertakes to contribute to the regular and sustainable development of employees. They offer their own brands on the market, using all kinds of sales forms. All this allows the company to become a responsible participant in the social and economic life of those regions in which the network enterprises are represented. The priority is to create sustainable values ​​for customers, employees, partners and all shareholders.
The company conducts active charitable and social activities, for which it has its own fund.
In all countries where there is a representative office of this company, a strong corporate culture based on several important values ​​is developed. This is responsibility and energy.
Each employee knows that to be responsible is to be able to act and make decisions independently, which can be implemented in a short time. Employees are able to realize the importance of these decisions in relation to customers and the team itself.
Energy is another component of success. Intensive activity, vigor, strength - these are the principles that guide employees. This allows all employees, without exception, to achieve a result, since the first place in their life comes from a positive attitude and energy. These are truly enthusiasts who value creativity and innovation, strive for development and progress.
affiliate program
Many clients at Decathlon are attracted to a developed affiliate program that allows real savings. It has a large number of undeniable advantages.
Clients are encouraged to earn a percentage on each paid order, they can get acquainted with new products through regularly updated banners, as well as relevant links on the topic of sports.
There are bonuses - these are individual increased rates for those who achieve excellent results.
For all questions, the client can always contact the support service, which is ready to understand the most complicated problem. Almost two years of warranty on all products, 365 days for the return.
Products
Customers should pay attention to product reviews at Decathlon. Often you can find the opinion that up to 90 percent of the goods in this store are very inexpensive, but completely meaningless.
The winter collection presents a large selection of shoes. Judging by the reviews, the shoes in the Decathlon are able to interest many. For example, children's boots for winter hiking can be found in just one and a half thousand rubles. The price for men starts from two thousand rubles per pair. Moreover, in this segment there is a fairly large selection of both sizes and models. User ratings - no less than four stars out of five possible. In reviews on Decathlon about children's clothes and shoes, parents always emphasize that there is something to choose from.
More expensive shoes are also for sale, which, first of all, = are intended for professional and semi-professional athletes. For example, off-road boots and for tracking on mountainous rough terrain cost ten thousand rubles. Customers in their reviews of shoes at Decathlon say they are safe and comfortable boots, ideal for moving around rough mountainous terrain. They have a strong grip, precise support, water resistance. For effective removal of moisture and fumes - leather lining. The top material is 60% bull leather, the rest is polyester and butadiene rubber. The sole is 60% made of butadiene rubber, the rest is vinyl acetate and ethylene copolymer.
According to reviews, boots in the Decathlon can be found for very little money. For example, three thousand rubles is a female model for hiking in all types of rough terrain in the winter.
Insulate in the cold is recommended branded jacket. According to reviews, Decathlon presents a wide selection of outerwear for any weather and any season. At discounts, a children's ski jacket can be bought for just one thousand rubles. The most expensive option in this category is a men's ski jacket for freeriding, which will cost you 17 thousand rubles. This is a professional outerwear for athletes who can use it all year round.
Traditionally, stores have a wide selection of athletic running shoes. According to reviews, the sneakers in the Decathlon are of high quality and for relatively little money. For example, men's tennis sneakers today at a discount you can buy for only 800 rubles.
Of the proposals for professionals, it is worth highlighting men's running shoes for 11 thousand rubles.
Career
Today, almost three thousand employees work only in the Russian representative office of the company, most of whom are really passionate about sports on a professional or amateur level. Every day they make the sport more accessible to most buyers.
Among the vacancies that are currently open in the company, it is worth highlighting the positions of the head of the trade sector, logistics specialist, and manager of the sales department.
For example, a logistics specialist can expect a salary of forty thousand rubles before tax on personal income. He will be provided with full employment with a flexible schedule, while work experience is not required. The candidate is expected to have higher education in the field of supply chain management or logistics, as well as responsibility, energy and stress resistance.
Responsibilities will include interaction with the warehouse, organization of goods flows inside the store, management and supply of inventory, sorting and receiving goods, working with economic indicators, interaction with customers, inventory.
The working conditions are as follows: a monthly bonus of up to 20% of sales, a 40-hour work week, compensation for sports, 20% discount on Dekatlon products, official employment, additional medical insurance, a young and creative team, training in various trainings for advanced training, the opportunity to become a shareholder after the first day of work.
The manager of the trade sector can count on a salary of 40 thousand rubles per month. He has career prospects (the opportunity to get to the store director in two years), his own system of mentoring and training. It is necessary to work with customers, implement and draw up commercial policies, and create a sports community. Among other requirements for the applicant: selection of a range of sporting goods, achievement and planning of economic indicators, merchandising of sporting goods, team management.
Worker Impression
In their reviews of Decathlon, employees noted a large number of positive points. I especially like the friendly team, flexible working hours.
The company has a well-designed entry-level staff integration system. According to employees, at work at Decathlon, they expect many additional benefits, starting with financial assistance at the birth of a child and ending with compensation for the purchase of goods. Also, staff are provided with participation in corporate parties and sports. In reviews of work at Decathlon, a very loyal attitude to the mistakes made by cashiers at the checkout is separately noted. Especially at first, no draconian fines are introduced.
Negative
At the same time, it must be said that there are many negative reviews of employees about the Decathlon. Many are disappointed when they are counting on a job at a European-level company during employment. In reality, the same troubles are inherent in Decathlon as for most other private firms in the domestic market. Management in every possible way seeks to dump as much work as possible on subordinates, while striving not to pay extra for processing.
In reviews from Decathlon, workers note that the salary increase system is completely not transparent. In general, only employees close to management have to rely on bonuses. Human resources are of little value. The system itself is designed so that young and inexperienced employees are only convinced of the existence of a team spirit, encouraging them to work for three or four, while the rest do almost nothing.
The reviews about Decathlon emphasize a very large turnover in the sales department, since many simply cannot stand a similar schedule and attitude to themselves.