Retail Running Ambassador
About the Role
The Run Ambassador is a technically focused role centered around providing a differentiated athlete experience specifically to runners. This individual will pull from personal experiences and industry research/trends to deliver strong product recommendations and create tailored consultative experiences.
Responsibilities
- Conduct gait analysis to assess an athlete’s foot movements and recommend appropriate running products.
- Translate and align product technology to the athlete’s needs and preferences to enhance their running experience.
- Ensure product recommendations align with the athlete’s running goals.
- Recommend runner best practices (e.g., warm-up/cool-down techniques, improvement plans, running form, stretches) based on personal experience.
- Fully outfit athletes with appropriate footwear and workout accessories from head to toe.
- Create a tailored consultative experience to provide unparalleled customer service, adapting sales style as needed.
- Partner with store teammates to share running concepts and educate others on new product releases and technology.
- Maintain merchandise presentation standards and signage in the Footwear Department.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention, and standard operating procedures.
- Support the team across the store with an all-hands-on-deck approach.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
Teammate Traits
We look for the following traits 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.
Pay
Targeted pay range: $15.50 - $24.25 per hour. Starting rate may vary based on location, experience, and position offered.
Benefits
We offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com. DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements.
Based on the location of the House of Sport, you may be required to submit relevant state-mandated clearances to supervise minors.