Does Decathlon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Decathlon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Decathlon. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Decathlon?

79% of Decathlon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Decathlon 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Decathlon?

Vendedor (452) , Sales Assistant (407) , Vendeur (372) , Department Manager (269) , Sports Advisor (218) , Sport Leader (202) , Omni Sport Leader (164) , Sales Associate (147) , Sports Leader (146) , Responsable De rayon (138) , Vendeur Conseil (130) , Vendeuse (113) , Sales Manager (111) , Omni-Sports Leader (95) , Vendedor Técnico (90)

What are the pros of working at Decathlon according to real employee reviews?

"Good culture and good to work" ((in 286 reviews)); "Generally it was quite a fun period of employment..most of the ground staff were really great people and easy to talk to." ((in 182 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and the only ones who can feel with you and work with you in the same way." ((in 159 reviews)); "Good work culture amongst the team Always ready to push the employees to learn something new." ((in 134 reviews)); "Great working environment where you can make your own decision" ((in 125 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Decathlon according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary compared with competition if not taken into account bonuses (that not will be always there!)." ((in 387 reviews)); "bad management recently" ((in 222 reviews)); "No work life balance and delay in promotions" ((in 190 reviews)); "the pay is low and there is no bond among the colleagues in the running department." ((in 150 reviews)); "Extended working hours were a major issue" ((in 129 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Decathlon locations?

San Francisco , Oakland , New York , Dallas , Emeryville , Tempe , Mexico , Poland , Italy , Egypt , San Juan , Indore , Westfield , Chillicothe , Los Angeles , Indiana , Panama City , Clearwater , Bedford , Bellingham , Cambridge , Hinesville , Greece , China , Madrid , France , Morocco , Israel , Tunis , India

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Decathlon

Decathlon reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(4,542 total reviews)

Javier López

84% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Decathlon has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,542 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Decathlon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Feb 19, 2025

Awesome

Sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very nice work environment to be honest

Cons

Everyone does everything from your boss to the bottom

3.0

Feb 19, 2025

Experience with Decathlon

Omni sport leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team Collaboration: The team members foster a sense of teamwork and support, creating a positive working environment within the team. Individual Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional growth are available, allowing employees to develop their skills and capabilities. Team Outings: Regular team outings contribute to team bonding and provide a much-needed break from daily work pressures. Day-to-Day Challenges: The daily work environment, though demanding, can be fulfilling and offers the opportunity to overcome various challenges, enhancing problem-solving and resilience. Customer Satisfaction Focus: The emphasis on ensuring customer satisfaction drives employees to deliver their best and improves customer service skills.

Cons

Excessive Working Hours: Employees often work long hours, with 10-hour shifts being a standard requirement. Micromanagement: Employees are required to remain on the shop floor (layout) throughout their shifts, which can be physically and mentally exhausting. Poor Leadership: Leadership and management practices are disappointing, with team leads often exerting excessive pressure and displaying poor leadership qualities. Unrealistic Targets: The pressure to meet high targets adds to the stress and affects employee morale. Lack of Team Coordination: There is a lack of proper coordination between teams, leading to internal conflicts and daily disputes, particularly in local store settings.

5.0

Feb 18, 2025

Amazing

Sport leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team and good work culture

Cons

Employee churn is very high

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