Specialist Sport & Outdoor

DICK'S Sporting Goods • Patchogue, NY

2d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist Sport & Outdoor serves as a trusted product expert, helping athletes find appropriate gear and delivering an engaging, athlete-first experience. The role drives sales, supports service execution, and brings energy and product knowledge to interactions with athletes. It also supports team training and designated store processes while maintaining operational and merchandising standards and helping create a welcoming store environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and repetitively lift items weighing 15–35 lbs. (up to 25 times per hour).
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of up to 4 hours.
• Ability to work at heights greater than 4 feet using a ladder, aerial lifting device, or platform.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions for short periods of up to 2 hours continuously.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail or customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage athletes to understand their shopping needs and deliver a world-class experience with clear, accurate, knowledgeable product and assortment information.
• Anticipate athlete needs and drive sales through product and service recommendations informed by an understanding of those needs.
• Assist with onboarding and training new and existing team members in the designated store area, including selling skills, best practices, and operational processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in designated process categories to support smooth execution and productivity.
• Execute store processes efficiently while maintaining an athlete-first mindset; ensure products are ready for purchase and athletes are engaged when, where, and how they want.
• Maintain merchandising and presentation standards by following floor-set plans, signage requirements, price changes, inventory presentation, and replenishment standards.
• Promote customer participation in company programs, including loyalty programs, warranty sales, and private-label credit card enrollment.
• Create a welcoming and respectful environment for teammates and athletes.
• Follow safety, loss-prevention, and standard operating procedures, as well as applicable laws and external governing guidelines.

Benefits

• A generous suite of benefits is offered; details are available at www.benefityourliferesources.com.
• The company complies with state paid leave requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED