Specialist Apparel

Dick's Sporting Goods; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a Specialist - Apparel in Danbury, CT. The role combines product expertise, merchandise knowledge, and strong service to help athletes find the right apparel for performance and everyday wear.

As a Specialist - Apparel, you will drive results by engaging customers, delivering knowledgeable information, and contributing to a teamwork-focused store environment. This position offers opportunities to grow with the brand.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers an outstanding athlete experience by proactively engaging athletes and providing product information.
• Onboards and trains new team members as subject matter expert for store area.
• Demonstrates efficient process execution with an athlete-first mindset.
• Maintains merchandising standards and floor presentation.
• Promotes customer participation in loyalty, warranty, and credit programs.
• Creates a welcoming store environment while enforcing safety and policies.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.

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

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.