Overview
Second-Life Leader - 6-month maternity leave replacement
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Context
The sports market in Switzerland is full of potential on Second Life. These are the main insights worth sharing:
* 69% of the population claims to practice sport several times a week; Swiss customers are a highly engaged market and a potential source for used sport equipment.
* Second hand resale is expected to grow 9X faster than the broader retail clothing sector by 2027.
* Swiss customers renew their product frequently (46% renew their bike every 2 years).
Mission and Responsibilities
Your role consists in leading the Second Life project for Decathlon in Switzerland. You will report to the Head of Strategy and Services. This is a 6-month position to cover a maternity leave.
Your mission is to develop Second Life in physical stores and online, through our network, as well as internal and external partnerships for Decathlon Switzerland. Based on your knowledge of the Second Life market in Switzerland and its evolution, your mission will be to accelerate Second Life product sales with a 360° approach (from Merchandising, to communications, digital, supply, etc.).
Your responsibilities will be to:
* Implement the 2026 roadmap of the Second Life strategy, in collaboration with offer and business unit leaders
* Animate our Buyback service and offer, including the products we can buy back and optimize our pricing model
* Guarantee and animate the economic performance of Second Life in Switzerland
* Co-create and deploy the communication and merchandising materials to enhance the customer experience, in stores and online
* Manage teammates and projects on Second Life across functions (e.g. stores, digital, finance, communications, merchandising)
* Organize events around Second Life in the country (e.g., Bike Exchange in March 2026)
* Explore and implement new business models around Second Life
In a context where Switzerland was born from a partnership with rapid and agile development, you will favor external partnerships, rely on the UNITED strategy conducted in neighboring countries and at the group level, and will pursue unique levers for acceleration in Switzerland.
Your Profile for Success
* Collaborative leadership and communication: You know how to get diverse stakeholders on board, from the executive committee to in-store teams. You can unite everyone around a common vision and explain the "why" behind actions to gain buy-in.
* Strategic vision and analytical mindset: You analyze situations to define relevant strategies. Knowledge of the circular economy and the second-hand market in Switzerland is a major asset.
* Operational excellence and agility: You excel at managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment, prioritizing effectively. A strong affinity for digital projects is highly desired.
* Entrepreneurial spirit: Autonomous and solution-oriented, you turn obstacles into opportunities and move things forward with creativity.
* Languages: You are fluent in English, French and/or German. Italian is a plus.
Information
Location: Lausanne Bussigny or Spreitenbach (if you are internal, already working at Decathlon)
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management
* Industries: Sporting Goods Manufacturing and Retail
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