If you want to work at Decathlon, the best way to apply is through its official careers website. There, you can view vacancies in Spain, search for opportunities by location and role, and apply directly for vacancies.
This guide explains how to submit your CV to Decathlon, its requirements, the roles it offers, whether you can join without experience, the terms and benefits the company publishes, and how to view its current vacancies.
Updated 2026: Decathlon announced a recruitment campaign with more than 2.000 new hires in Spain to support its stores and logistics centres during the summer season. Vacancies change continually, so always check the official careers website before applying.
How to submit your CV to Decathlon
Decathlon has a dedicated careers website for Spain. This is the main channel you should use to apply for a job.
The general process is straightforward:
- Go to Decathlon's official careers website.
- Browse the available vacancies.
- Use the filters to find roles by location, department or type of job.
- Open a vacancy that matches your profile.
- Check the duties and requirements.
- Complete the application form and attach the requested information.
If you still need to prepare or update your CV, you can read our guide on how to write a CV.
Decathlon's official careers website
You can view available opportunities on the official careers website:
Kurriku does not manage recruitment processes or receive CVs on behalf of Decathlon. Always check vacancies, requirements and terms directly through the company's official channels.
What jobs does Decathlon offer?
Decathlon offers a much wider range of opportunities than just working as a sales assistant in a store. Its careers website refers to more than 300 roles and groups many of them under stores, logistics and central services.
Working in a Decathlon store
Common roles in stores include:
- Sports-minded sales assistant.
- Workshop technician.
- Department manager.
- Store manager.
- Roles related to customer service, services and customer experience.
The sports-minded sales assistant is one of the company’s most distinctive roles. Knowledge of or an interest in a sport, and the ability to advise customers, are particularly important in these positions.
Working in Decathlon logistics
Decathlon also has logistics centres that supply its retail network and online operations.
The roles identified by the company itself include:
- Logistics operative.
- Logistics section manager.
- Transport manager.
- Logistics centre manager.
Requirements may vary depending on the duties and level of responsibility of the role.
Working in the offices and central services
There are also career opportunities in corporate departments such as:
- Finance.
- Technology.
- Marketing.
- E-commerce.
- Communications.
- Supply and supply chain.
These roles usually require professional profiles and qualifications different from those needed for jobs in stores.
Requirements for working at Decathlon
There is no single set of requirements that applies to every vacancy. Each role may require different qualifications, availability or skills.
However, Decathlon repeatedly highlights certain qualities on its careers website:
- Taking part in sport regularly.
- An interest in sport.
- A customer-focused approach.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- A sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
In some recruitment campaigns, the company has also particularly highlighted a passion for sport and sales, as well as a strong commitment to customer service.
Do you need experience to work at Decathlon?
Not for many roles. Decathlon states in its own frequently asked questions that prior experience is not required for around 99 % of its positions to start a career with the company.
The company says it supports new employees with training and tools to help them learn the job.
This does not mean that no roles require experience. Specialist, technical or management positions may have specific requirements, which you should check in each vacancy.
Do you have to play sport to work at Decathlon?
Sport does play an important part in its culture and recruitment processes.
Decathlon explicitly states that it values candidates who make sport a regular part of their lives.
You do not necessarily have to be a professional athlete. What matters is being able to show a genuine interest in sport and, particularly in sales roles, being able to share your knowledge with customers.
Decathlon job vacancies in 2026
Vacancies change throughout the year, so it is best not to rely on a static list of roles that could quickly become outdated.
As an indication of the scale of recruitment, in May 2026 Decathlon announced more than 2.000 new hires in Spain to support activity during the summer season.
The roles sought included:
- Sales assistants.
- Section managers.
- Workshop technicians.
- Logistics operatives.
- Logistics managers.
The campaign included full-time and part-time roles, as well as weekend vacancies, the latter aimed particularly at students who play sport and are interested in combining their studies with work.
To find out which opportunities are still open, check the current Decathlon job search.
Can you work weekends at Decathlon?
Yes. Decathlon has explicitly announced recruitment processes for contracts and working hours designed for weekend work.
These opportunities can be particularly attractive to students or people who need to fit work around other commitments.
The availability of these working hours will always depend on the specific needs of each location.
How much does Decathlon pay?
Pay depends on the role, working hours, level of responsibility, length of service and the conditions applicable in each case. It would therefore be misleading to give a single monthly figure as the assumed salary for all Decathlon employees.
The company has stated that, over the past three years, its teams in Spain have received a pay rise of more than 15 % under its collective bargaining agreement.
The increases announced were:
- 2024: 5,5 %.
- 2025: 5 %.
- 2026: 4 %.
To find out the pay applicable to a particular vacancy, check its terms and the relevant contractual information.
Benefits of working at Decathlon
In addition to pay, Decathlon offers a range of benefits to its employees in Spain.
Benefits highlighted by the company include:
- Discounts on Decathlon products.
- Life insurance from the first day.
- New baby voucher.
- Sports, leisure and wellbeing discounts and agreements.
- Flexible benefits plan.
- Access to health insurance under certain conditions.
- Pension plan with employer contributions where applicable.
- Training and career development programmes.
- Opportunities for internal career progression.
Some benefits may depend on length of service, contract type or specific conditions, so it is advisable to check the current information at the time.
Training and internal career progression at Decathlon
The company places considerable importance on the internal development of its teams.
Decathlon reported that in 2025 it allocated more than 270.000 hours to training its employees in Spain.
Its approach aims to enable people to take on responsibilities, develop new skills and progress to other roles within the organisation.
This means that joining as a sales assistant, technician or operative does not necessarily have to be the final step in your career at the company.
What is Decathlon's recruitment process like?
The exact process depends on the role and location, but it usually starts with an online application.
According to the company's own FAQs:
- You apply for a vacancy through its portal.
- You receive email updates about the status of your application.
- If your profile is shortlisted, the location's recruitment team may contact you.
- The process then continues through the stages relevant to that vacancy.
Decathlon also holds recruitment events called Talent Day in certain cities, particularly to recruit sports-minded sales assistants.
What Decathlon looks for in an interview
The company says it wants to get to know candidates as they are and particularly values sport being part of their everyday lives.
Before an interview, it may help to prepare examples relating to:
- The sport you do and why you enjoy it.
- Experience serving or helping other people.
- Situations in which you have worked as part of a team.
- Times when you have had to take responsibility.
- Examples of showing initiative or solving problems.
Do not try to claim sports knowledge you do not have. It is better to explain your experience and interests naturally, and what you can bring to the role.
Can I submit my CV to Decathlon without finding a vacancy?
Yes. There is an alternative on Decathlon's own portal.
Decathlon recommends searching for vacancies titled “Work with Us” in your preferred location and completing the relevant form. This allows your CV to be added to its candidate database.
You can also apply for more than one role if you find several vacancies that match your profile.
Can I do an internship at Decathlon?
Yes. Decathlon offers internship opportunities for students.
To take up an internship, the relevant university or educational institution must be able to arrange an internship agreement with the company.
The company says that full-time and part-time internships may be available, and that some arrangements include financial support.
How to improve your application to Decathlon
Although no advice can guarantee that you will be selected, you can improve how you present your profile by following a few steps:
- Tailor your CV to the specific role. Do not submit exactly the same CV for a sports sales assistant role as for a job in technology or logistics.
- Include the sports you take part in when they are relevant to the vacancy.
- Highlight your customer service experience if you are applying for a store role.
- Show that you are willing to learn. This is especially important if you have no work experience.
- Take care when answering the form questions even though the company itself says that leaving some unanswered does not automatically exclude you.
- Check regularly for new vacancies.
If you would like to support your application with a more comprehensive introduction, you can also read our guide on how to write a cover letter.
Frequently asked questions about working at Decathlon
Where can I submit my CV to Decathlon?
Use Decathlon Spain’s official careers website to view current vacancies and complete each application.
Does Decathlon hire people with no experience?
Yes. The company says that most of its roles do not require previous experience and that it provides training to help you learn the job.
Do I have to be a sportsperson to work at Decathlon?
You do not need to work in sport professionally, but the company specifically values people who regularly take part in a sport and share an interest in this area.
Are there jobs for students at Decathlon?
Yes. Decathlon has advertised part-time and weekend roles specifically designed to help people balance work with their studies.
Can I apply for several vacancies?
Yes. Decathlon expressly states that you can apply for several roles, provided your profile matches the vacancies.
How will I know if Decathlon has received my application?
After applying, you will receive email updates about the status of the process. If you are selected to progress, the recruitment team may contact you.
What jobs are available besides sales assistant roles?
Decathlon offers opportunities in logistics, workshops, store management and team leadership, transport, technology, marketing, ecommerce, communications, finance and supply, among many other areas.
Other companies where you can look for work
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Official sources on working at Decathlon
This guide is based on information published by the company itself. Always use its official channels to check for up-to-date vacancies and conditions:
