Commercial Director / Brand Manager (Mountain Sports)

Company Description

Decathlon is an innovative sports designer, manufacturer, and retailer with a mission to sustainably make sports and the outdoors more accessible to everyone. Founded in 1976 in France, Decathlon is one of the leading sporting goods companies in the world. It has over 100,000 employees working in 70 countries. In the USA, the largest sports market, we’re just starting and the opportunity ahead of us is big. We operate more like a startup with the resources of a large company. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark in the USA sports and outdoor market, write an important chapter of a leading global sport brand, and have a material impact on people’s lives and our planet.

Job Description

We’re currently looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Commercial Director / Brand Manager to unlock our next phase of growth in the USA. This role is currently an Individual Contributor, reporting to the USA CEO of the company. The ideal candidate is a team player, strategic thinker, and world-class executor driven by making an impact.

The Commercial Director is responsible for:

• Conduct regular market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and consumer research to develop and execute strategic plans for the Mountain Sports category
• Curate a diverse and compelling assortment of products within the category
• Build and maintain relationships with partners
• Establish pricing strategies
• Collaborate with the company’s supply team to forecast demand
• Monitor category performance metrics
• Collaborate with the company’s marketing team to develop and execute marketing plans for product category
• Provide insights from market research and consumer feedback, guiding the development of products
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and ethical business practices

Qualifications

For a candidate to be successful in this role, this person should have:

• Proven experience in a senior commercial or sales management role within the outdoor industry
• Strong understanding of the US outdoor market landscape, consumer behavior, and industry trends
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data-driven decision-making
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach
• A passion for outdoor sports and brand-building

Additional Information

• Competitive salary 
• Healthcare Coverage (Full-Time employees only)
• Retirement plan contribution
• Commuter benefit options
• Generous employee discount
• A learning environment where you can dive deep and make an impact
• Opportunities for growth 

www.decathlon.com

Sports for all!!!