Certified Running Expert at DICK'S Sporting Goods

Boynton Beach, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Recommendations, Gait Analysis, Customer Service, Sales, Training, Merchandise Presentation, Loss Prevention, Accountability, Customer-Focus, Collaboration, Decision-Making, Action-Oriented

Industry

Retail

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: ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: The run ambassador is a technically focused role that is centered around providing a differentiated athlete experience specifically to runners. This individual will pull from personal experiences and industry research / trends to provide strong product recommendations to athletes. 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. TEAMMATE TRAITS: Our traits set the bar as to what great teammates look like. They define the behaviors that can drive our business while ensuring a great teammate and athlete experience. Here are the traits we look for in our store teammates: Ensures Accountability Customer-Focus Collaborative Instills Trust Decision-Quality/Decision-Making Abilities Action-Oriented QUALIFICATIONS: 1-3 years of Retail or Footwear experience preferred, but not required ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS Everything we do is focused on helping athletes achieve their dreams. Accomplishing this takes a team of people committed to being their best. That means learning, growing, advancing and exploring new experiences. Advancing in our career is much like a climbing wall; it isn't always a vertical path. Climbers plan their path, make moves in every direction and reach further. Whatever direction you want to explore, we encourage you to be brave, curious and hungry for new experiences. We are the athletes, the coaches, the energy in the stands, and the fans that fill them. The referees that call the games and the neighbor that can’t wait until the next one. The sports enthusiasts that wake up and strive to reach our personal best. We are DICK’S Sporting Goods – a community united by our passion for sport, standing together in our pursuit of our best. What we bring to the game is what we believe will change it. By upholding the values that strengthen our performance, fosters collaboration, and ignites our desire to win, we actively demonstrate the impact and change we inspire when we work as one.

Responsibilities

This role focuses on providing a differentiated experience to runners by conducting gait analysis, recommending appropriate running products based on technology alignment, and sharing best practices like warm-up techniques. The individual will also fully outfit athletes with necessary gear and adapt their sales style to create a tailored consultative experience.