Erik Aerts

I take the lead on operational topics(safety/security/well being/contract mgt & efficiency). I like to help teams grow, give them autonomy & responsability.

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Experienced Operations Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the sporting goods industry. Skilled in Coaching, Retail, Management, Teamwork, and Business Strategy. Strong information technology professional with a economics focused in Finance, General from UFSIA Antwerp.

Experience

  • Decathlon Belgium (18 yrs 4 mos)
    • Retail Operations Lead
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Leader on well being - safety & Security and project leader on company transformation & mobility
      Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

      I support different transformation projects in the company to give more local autonomy to every teammate. I do what I love. As the leader on well being, safety & security, I want to create a great olace to work.

    • Operations Manager Belgium - support UK/Germany/Netherlands
      Mar 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 4 mos

      Responsible for operations in Belgium of Decathlon stores > managing national contracts (safety and security, cleaning, ...) > IT in stores > Efficiency processes in the stores > training for local ops managers > Tills and other services in store

  • Decathlon Belgium (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Budget Controller
      2006 - 2008 · 2 yrs

    • Store Manager
      2005 - 2006 · 1 yr