Specialist (All Positions) - NEW STORE HIRING EVENT

DICK'S Sporting Goods • Raleigh, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

DICK’S Sporting Goods is hiring Specialists for its new Going Going Gone! store in Raleigh, North Carolina. Specialists help athletes find apparel, footwear, and gear for performance and everyday wear by delivering an engaging, knowledgeable, and confidence-building shopping experience. They combine product and merchandise expertise with strong service, contribute to sales, support team members, and help maintain store operations and presentation standards. The role emphasizes an inclusive, respectful environment for both teammates and athletes.

The posting describes a Specialist – Sales role and identifies the hiring event as covering all positions. Interviews will be held at a different location, with the address provided after an interview time is confirmed. Virtual interviews require cameras to be on, and candidates may not use AI tools during interviews or assessments. Offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check, which may include ID verification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and repeatedly lift items weighing 15 to 35 pounds, 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 up to 2 hours continuously.
• For virtual interviews, cameras must be on and candidates must not use AI tools during any part of the interview process.
• Satisfactory background check; this may include ID verification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail or customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage athletes, understand their shopping needs, and provide clear, accurate, knowledgeable information about products and assortment.
• Recommend products and services to meet athlete needs and actively drive sales.
• Assist with onboarding and training new and existing team members, sharing area expertise, selling skills, best practices, and operational processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in designated process categories to support smooth execution and productivity.
• Execute processes efficiently while maintaining an athlete-first mindset; prepare products for purchase and engage athletes appropriately.
• Maintain merchandising and presentation standards, including floor-set plans, signage, price changes, inventory presentation, and replenishment.
• Promote customer participation in company programs, including loyalty programs, warranties, and private-label credit card enrollment.
• Help create a welcoming and respectful store environment for teammates and athletes.
• Follow company safety, loss-prevention, and standard operating procedures, as well as applicable external laws and guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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