Assistant Store Manager Sales

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking an Assistant Store Manager – Sales to drive sales and athlete engagement by leading and developing a high-impact retail team.

You will coach teammates to deliver exceptional service, execute key business strategies, and foster an athlete-first culture that brings the DICK’S brand to life. Grow your leadership career while making a real impact on athletes and your team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1-3 years experience.
• 1-3 of retail management experience (or customer-focused experience).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Store Manager to develop and execute full-year business growth plans, including forecasting and planning 90+ days out.
• Directly manages a team of Captains (Supervisors) and indirectly manages broader store team through influence, coaching, and development.
• Upholds merchandising and presentation standards by ensuring compliant execution of floor sets, signage, price changes, inventory presentation, replenishment, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead, execute and validate key training initiatives; builds development plans with teammates.
• Partners with Store Manager on long-range management of the store workforce, payroll and scheduling to meet budget goals.
• Hires and builds strong teams by crafting targeted hiring strategies and owning Captain/Supervisor and hourly staffing decisions.
• Holds teammates accountable for policies, safety, and operations.

Skills

Retail management experience

Customer-focused experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team.

Overview

Sport inspires us. Innovation drives us. Come Win With Us at DICK’S Sporting Goods as part of a team that redefines what’s possible.

As an Assistant Store Manager – Sales, you will drive sales performance and athlete engagement by leading and developing high‑impact retail teams. In this role, you will coach teammates to deliver exceptional service, execute key business strategies, and create an athlete‑first culture that brings the DICK’S brand to life. Grow your leadership career while making a real impact on athletes and your team.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Store Manager to contribute to developing and executing full-year business growth plans, including forecasting and planning 90+ days out. Ensures operational strategies support long-term success and work to identify opportunities in the store and validate key programs/processes (e.g., BOPIS, ship‑from‑store, etc.)
• Directly manages a team of Captains (Supervisors) and indirectly manages broader store team through influence, coaching, and development. Equips leaders to lead others effectively and fosters a high‑performing, inclusive team environment. Accountable for performance management, including development, annual reviews, and promotional recommendations for the Captain (Supervisor) team, and for holding all teammates accountable for compliance with policies and procedures, including disciplinary and termination recommendations.
• Upholds company merchandising and presentation standards by ensuring compliant execution of established floor sets, signage requirements, price changes, inventory presentation, replenishment standards, etc. Promotes, drives, and leads company programs (i.e., customer loyalty program participation, warranty sales, private label credit card enrollment, etc.). Acts as a role model for service, selling, and leadership behaviors that elevate the athlete experience. Models outstanding athlete experiences by anticipating athlete needs and providing clear, accurate, and knowledgeable information about products and assortment.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead, execute and validate key training initiatives (including cross‑training leaders of others). Accountable for ensuring all teammates are trained/equipped to deliver elevated athlete experiences; focuses on accountability through motivation, hands‑on coaching, regular exposure, and stretch assignments; builds development plans in partnership with teammates.
• Partners with Store Manager on long‑range management of the store workforce and approves Captain (Supervisor) staffing plans. Oversees payroll and staff scheduling to align with budget goals and adapt to athlete traffic and sales trends, ensuring workforce flexibility and schedule effectiveness.
• Hires and builds strong teams by partnering closely with the Store Manager and Captain (Supervisor) team to create targeted hiring strategies to actively source, recruit, and interview potential teammates. Owns hiring decisions for the Captain (Supervisor) population and is accountable for hiring and termination decisions for the hourly population, based on Captain (Supervisor) recommendations. Coaches Captain (Supervisors) on effective interviewing, hiring, and team‑building practices.
• Holds teammates accountable for meeting established operational guidelines, brand standards, customer service expectations and company policies. Ensures store safety, standards, and operational procedures are upheld. Creates a store environment where everyone, both teammates and athletes, are always welcome and treated with respect. Adheres to and enforce established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention and standard operating procedures, as well as to laws/guidelines of external governing entities. Hold teammates who fail to meet or comply with expectations accountable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-3 years experience
• 1-3 of retail management experience (or customer‑focused experience)

Virtual Requirements

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

Targeted Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $84,000.00. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.