Retail Fitness Associate

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods is hiring a Fitness Associate to help athletes find the right gear and create a tailored in-store experience. You’ll share fitness knowledge, explain product features, and guide customers from inquiry to purchase with confidence.

The role emphasizes health, wellness, and practical advice tailored to each shopper’s space and goals. We value team players who communicate clearly, stay current on fitness technology, and help customers transform their spaces into effective

Qualifications

• 2 years of fitness experience required.
• 1 year of retail experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meets the athlete where they are in their fitness journey, creating a tailored customer service experience.
• Leverages fitness expertise to provide recommendations that meet the athlete’s needs and goals.
• Communicates product knowledge with clear, in-depth explanations of features and benefits.
• Guides athletes through financing options and helps merchandise the fitness pad according to the plan.

Skills

Fitness experience

Retail experience

Job description

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,

OVERVIEW

The Fitness Associate is a technically focused role that prioritizes a health + wellness lifestyle, creating a differentiated experience specifically to those interested in fitness products. This individual will put from personal experiences and leverage product knowledge to create wholistic recommendations based on the athlete’s needs. The job duties and responsibilities of this role include the following: Meets the athlete where they are in their fitness journey, creating a tailored and unparalleled customer service experience; adapting sales style appropriately. Leverages fitness expertise to provide recommendations that meets the athlete’s needs / goals. Communicates extensive product knowledge with a clear and compelling in-depth explanation of product features and benefits; also stays current with industry technology and insights. Helps athletes see what’s possible by clearly positioning the added benefits and value of an at-home fitness space. Gathers an understanding of the available area within the athlete’s living accommodations in order to accurately outfit the space with fitness equipment / products (either for short or long-term space transformation). Aligns complimentary workout accessories, and if appropriate, fitness regimens and pre/post workout techniques in order to create a wholistic fitness bundle. Walks athletes through available financing options, outlining an alternative payment approach to large purchases. Assists with merchandising the fitness pad to ensure it is accurately set by following the game plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of fitness experience required
• 1 year of retail experience preferred, but not required.

Approachable & Outgoing Health & Wellness Advocate Enthusiast Fitness Ambassador Solution & Selling Oriented

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.