Field Visual Merchandiser - House of Sport - Springfield, MO & St. Louis, MO

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a proven Visual Merchandising leader to drive brand standards and sales across multiple stores in the Springfield area. You will lead training, enforce game plans, and collaborate with regional teams to optimize product flow and space utilization.

The role emphasizes analytics, stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. A strong background in softlines merchandising and store tech functions is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business/retail/merch required.
• 3-5 years of multi-unit management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Visual Merchandising to drive sales, margin and product flow.
• Evaluates store KPIs to guide commercial decisions.
• Supports regional/store training to ensure game plan integrity.
• Delivers visual merchandising training in-store and virtually.
• Collaborates on new concepts with CSC visual team and New Store Team.
• Ensures updates are documented and aligned with leadership.
• Participates in regional calls to align on brand standards.

Skills

Multi-unit management

Visual merchandising

Analytics-driven decisions

Training & facilitation

Customer service focus

Brand standards enforcement

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Management, Retail Management, or Visual Merchandising

Job description

OVERVIEW:

At 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,

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Promotes Visual Merchandising as a key contributor to sales, margin and turn by maximizing the impact of game plans, brand standards, productivity of product flow, escalating space issues, and seasonal movement of product.
• Evaluates and understands store KPIs to make commercial decisions and recommendations based on sound financial judgment.
• Supports stores at the region, district and store level through training, to ensure that game plan integrity is followed for major strike points and flexed for stores with unique space constraints.
• Supports company visual training and brand excellence through classroom training, virtual visits and hands on training within store visits.
• This would also include supporting new manager development and training at CORE for visual merchandising
• Collaborates with critical partners to find and provide solutions to store specific visual merchandising challenges based on game plan direction, brand standards, store's unique architecture and sales performance.
• Ensures that all updates have field leadership and CSC visibility, updates are maintainable / sustainable and documented.
• Supports company new concepts and growth initiatives partnering with the CSC visual team and New Store Team to understand company merchandising strategies, adjacency relevance, game plan tactics and to act as the "voice of the field" during set development through to execution.
• Participates in Regional / District weekly conference calls to drive planning, understanding and execution of brand excellence and visual standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree in Business Management, Retail Management, or Visual Merchandising
• 3-5 years of multi-unit management experience
• Multi-Unit Management Experience
• Visual Merchandising Experience (preferably in softlines)
• Store technology functions
• A demonstrated understanding of customer and retail merchandising strategies
• Strong problem solving skills based on analytics
• Engagingtraining and facilitation skills
• Ability to be flexible and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines and working independently
• Ability to demonstrate strong conflict management and negotiate resolution
• Knowledge of customer service and selling principles

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. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following: 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:

$67,100.00 - $109,000.00. 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.

ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT DICK'S SPORTING GOODS

Everything we do is focused on helping athletes achieve their dreams. Accomplishing this takes a team of people committed to being their best. That means learning, growing, advancing and exploring new experiences. Advancing in our career is much like a climbing wall; it isn't always a vertical path. Climbers plan their path, make moves in every direction and reach further. Whatever direction you want to explore, we encourage you to be brave, curious and hungry for new experiences. We are the athletes, the coaches, the energy in the stands, and the fans that fill them. The referees that call the games and the neighbor that can’t wait until the next one. The sports enthusiasts that wake up and strive to reach our personal best. We are DICK'S Sporting Goods - a community united by our passion for sport, standing together in our pursuit of our best. What we bring to the game is what we believe will change it. By upholding the values that strengthen our performance, fosters collaboration, and ignites our desire to win, we actively demonstrate the impact and change we inspire when we work as one.

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.