Specialist Golf

Dick's Sporting Goods; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dick's Sporting Goods in Okemos, Michigan is seeking a Specialist - Golf to join their team. In this role, you'll inspire athletes and drive sales through strong product knowledge and personalized service. You'll be responsible for onboarding new team members and providing a top-notch athlete experience.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1-3 years of retail or customer-facing experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in retail or customer-facing roles.
• Strong communication skills to engage with customers.
• Ability to train and support team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding athlete experience by understanding shopping needs.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Maintain efficiency in process execution with athlete-first mindset.
• Uphold company merchandising and presentation standards.
• Promote customer participation in company programs.
• Create an inclusive store environment for teammates and athletes.

Skills

Customer engagement

Product knowledge

Training and onboarding

Sales techniques

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.

Share your passion and expertise to help athletes find the right equipment and elevate their performance in golf. As a Specialist - Golf, you will deliver personalized service, support service execution, and drive sales through strong product knowledge. Help create an elevated athlete experience rooted in expertise and connection.

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