Specialist Apparel

Dick's Sporting Goods; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is hiring a Specialist - Apparel to deliver an engaging shopping experience, pairing product expertise with strong service to drive results. You will help athletes find the right apparel for performance and everyday wear, while upholding merchandising standards and supporting training initiatives.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and delivering exceptional customer experiences daily in-store.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in retail or customer-facing roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers an engaging athlete experience by proactively assisting customers and providing product information.
• Assists with onboarding and training of new team members, acting as subject matter expert in store processes.
• Maintains store standards in merchandising and presentation, including signage and inventory displays.
• Supports loyalty program participation and upsell of services and private label cards.
• Creates an inclusive store environment, upholding safety, loss prevention, and policy adherence.
• Ensures customers are helped quickly and accurately across product categories.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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:

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.

Whether you live for sport or cozy fashion, you'll love building your career at DICK'S. It's more than a job - it's a chance to be part of a team where you're welcomed, supported, and empowered from day one. In our stores, you'll make a real difference by delivering exceptional experiences to athletes of all abilities. If you're coachable, accountable, collaborative, and trustworthy, this is the place for you. Win with us every time you step onto the floor.

Deliver an engaging and confidence-building shopping experience by connecting athletes with the right apparel for performance and everyday wear. As a Specialist - Apparel, you will combine product expertise, merchandise expertise, and strong service to drive results. Be part of a team that brings style, comfort, and performance together.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Delivers an outstanding athlete experience by proactively engaging athletes to understand their shopping needs and create a world-class athlete experience and providing clear, accurate, and knowledgeable information about products and assortment. Anticipates the needs of the athlete; actively drives sales through product and services recommendations and a deep understanding of athlete needs.
• Assists with onboarding and training of new and existing team members (as subject matter expert of their area of the store), focusing on best practices, expectational selling skills, and key operational processes. Serves as a go-to expert in designated process categories, ensuring smooth execution and high productivity.
• Demonstrates efficiency and effectiveness in process execution while maintaining an athlete-first mindset; ensures products are ready for athletes to purchase and athletes are engaged when, where, and how they want.
• Upholds company merchandising and presentation standards by following established floor set plans, signage requirements, price changes, inventory presentation, replenishment standards, etc.
• Promotes and drives customer participation in company programs (i.e., customer loyalty program participation, warranty sales, private label credit card enrollment, etc.).
• Creates a store environment where everyone, both teammates and athletes, are always welcome and treated with respect. Adheres to established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention and standard operating procedures, as well as to laws/guidelines of external governing entities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience
• Previous retail or customer-facing experience preferred

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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: $19.50 - $28.50. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience and position offered. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.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.