Specialist Footwear

Dick's Sporting Goods; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a Specialist - Footwear to help athletes find the perfect fit and deliver an exceptional in-store experience. You will drive sales through expert product knowledge, support teammates, and develop a personalized, athlete-first service in a fast-paced retail setting.

In this role you will coach others, maintain floor standards, and promote participation in loyalty and warranty programs while creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for athletes of all abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers an outstanding athlete experience by proactively engaging athletes to understand shopping needs with clear, accurate product guidance.
• Assists with onboarding and training of new and existing team members as subject matter expert, focusing on best practices and operational processes.
• Maintains merchandising and presentation standards, ensuring products are ready for athletes to purchase and engagement is high.
• Promotes participation in company programs such as loyalty, warranty sales, and card enrollment.
• Contributes to a welcoming store environment, adheres to safety and loss prevention policies.

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, apply to join our team today!

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.

Help athletes perform at their best by delivering expert footwear guidance focused on fit, performance, and comfort. As a Specialist - Footwear, you will drive sales, support teammates, and create a personalized, athlete-first experience. Grow your impact in a fast-paced retail environment built on teamwork and service.

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