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DICK'S Sporting Goods · 3 months ago

Retail Running Ambassador

DICK'S Sporting Goods is transforming retail with its House of Sport concept, providing an engaging and community-focused experience for athletes. The Retail Running Ambassador role focuses on delivering personalized service and expert product recommendations to runners, enhancing their overall experience through tailored consultations and product knowledge.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Conducts assessment of an athlete’s foot movements *(i.e. Gait Analysis)* and in turn recommends appropriate running products
Translates / aligns product technology to the athlete’s needs and preferences, contributing to the athlete’s overall running experience
Ensures product recommendations benefit / align with the athlete’s running goals
Pulls from personal experiences to recommend runner best practices / suggestions *(i.e. warm up and cool down techniques, running improvement plans, running form, stretches, etc.).*
Fully outfits athletes with appropriate footwear and workout accessories from head to toe
Creates a tailored consultative experience in order to provide unparalleled customer service; adapting sales style appropriately
Partners with store teammates, within the store and surrounding areas, by regularly sharing general running concepts and/or utilizing training materials to educate others on new product releases, technology, etc
Maintains merchandise presentation standards and signage of Footwear Department to Company standards as directed
Adheres to established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention and standard operating procedures
Takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to support the team across the stores
Performs other tasks as assigned by management

Qualification

Gait AnalysisProduct RecommendationsRetail ExperienceCustomer-FocusCollaborativeDecision-Making

Required

Conducts assessment of an athlete's foot movements (i.e. Gait Analysis) and in turn recommends appropriate running products
Translates / aligns product technology to the athlete's needs and preferences, contributing to the athlete's overall running experience
Ensures product recommendations benefit / align with the athlete's running goals
Pulls from personal experiences to recommend runner best practices / suggestions (i.e. warm up and cool down techniques, running improvement plans, running form, stretches, etc.)
Fully outfits athletes with appropriate footwear and workout accessories from head to toe
Creates a tailored consultative experience in order to provide unparalleled customer service; adapting sales style appropriately
Partners with store teammates, within the store and surrounding areas, by regularly sharing general running concepts and/or utilizing training materials to educate others on new product releases, technology, etc
Maintains merchandise presentation standards and signage of Footwear Department to Company standards as directed
Adheres to established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention and standard operating procedures
Takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to support the team across the stores
Performs other tasks as assigned by management
Ensures Accountability
Customer-Focus
Collaborative
Instills Trust
Decision-Quality/Decision-Making Abilities
Action-Oriented

Preferred

1-3 years of Retail or Footwear experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements.
We also offer a generous suite of benefits.

Company

DICK'S Sporting Goods

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Dick's Sporting Goods is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5B
2025-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2022-01-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2002-10-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Edward W. Stack
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
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Lauren Hobart
President and CEO; Member of Board of Directors
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