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Assistant Store Manager Sales Footwear and Apparel

Dick's Sporting Goods · Niles, IL · $66,000–$92,400 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you raised a department's sales through leadership, not just extra hours.

What they are checking: Whether they can drive performance by changing how the team works.

Tell me about a time you developed a teammate into a captain or specialist.

What they are checking: Whether they grow people into roles, which keeps a department strong over time.

Describe a time you had to manage a conflict between two teammates.

What they are checking: Whether they can resolve conflict fairly so it does not spread across the team.

What would you do

How would you coach your Footwear and Apparel teams to deliver expert product knowledge consistently?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real plan for building expertise across a large team, not just hoping people learn.

The shoe wall is out of key sizes on popular styles. How would you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they connect in-stock problems to replenishment and ordering, not just sales effort.

Footwear is swamped and apparel has extra people. How do you handle it in the moment?

What they are checking: Whether they move people quickly to where athletes need help most.

How would you help athletes find products for both performance and everyday needs?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that footwear and apparel shoppers have mixed goals and can coach to both.

About the work

What does a great footwear fitting look like, from greeting to checkout?

What they are checking: Whether they know the service steps well enough to coach them in detail.

How do you keep apparel presentation sharp during heavy traffic?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan recovery and coverage so the area stays shoppable all day.

What numbers would you watch in Footwear and Apparel to know if the team is winning?

What they are checking: Whether they use sales data to set focus and coach their department.

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The full job description

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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: Sport inspires us. Innovation drives us. Come Win With Us at DICK’S Sporting Goods as part of a team that redefines what’s possible. Whether you live for sport or cozy fashion, you’ll love building your career at DICK’S. It’s more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of a team where you’re welcomed, supported, and empowered from day one. In our stores, you’ll make a real difference by delivering exceptional experiences to athletes of all abilities. If you’re coachable, accountable, collaborative, and trustworthy, this is the place for you. Win with us every time you step onto the floor. As an Assistant Store Manager – Sales (Footwear & Apparel), you will lead sales and athlete engagement within Footwear and Apparel by coaching teams to deliver expert service and product knowledge. You will drive performance through strong leadership and a focus on helping athletes find the right products for performance and everyday needs. Grow your impact through leadership, teamwork, and a shared passion for sport. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Collaborates with the Store Manager to contribute to developing and executing full-year business growth plans, including forecasting and planning 90+ days out. Ensures operational strategies support long-term success and work to identify opportunities in the store and validate key programs/processes (e.g., BOPIS, ship-from-store, etc.) • Directly manages a team of Captains (Supervisors) and indirectly manages broader store team through influence, coaching, and development. Equips leaders to lead others effectively and fosters a high-performing, inclusive team environment. Accountable for performance management, including development, annual reviews, and promotional recommendations for the Captain (Supervisor) team, and for holding all teammates accountable for compliance with policies and procedures, including disciplinary and termination recommendations. • Upholds company merchandising and presentation standards by ensuring compliant execution of established floor sets, signage requirements, price changes, inventory presentation, replenishment standards, etc. Promotes, drives, and leads company programs (i.e., customer loyalty program participation, warranty sales, private label credit card enrollment, etc.). Acts as a role model for service, selling, and leadership behaviors that elevate the athlete experience. Models outstanding athlete experiences by anticipating athlete needs and providing clear, accurate, and knowledgeable information about products and assortment. • Demonstrates the ability to lead, execute and validate key training initiatives (including cross-training leaders of others). Accountable for ensuring all teammates are trained/equipped to deliver elevated athlete experiences; focuses on accountability through motivation, hands-on coaching, regular exposure, and stretch assignments; builds development plans in partnership with teammates. • Partners with Store Manager on long-range management of the store workforce and approves Captain (Supervisor) staffing plans. Oversees payroll and staff scheduling to align with budget goals and adapt to athlete traffic and sales trends, ensuring workforce flexibility and schedule effectiveness. • Hires and builds strong teams by partnering closely with the Store Manager and Captain (Supervisor) team to create targeted hiring strategies to actively source, recruit, and interview potential teammates. Owns hiring decisions for the Captain (Supervisor) population and is accountable for hiring and termination decisions for the hourly population, based on Captain (Supervisor) recommendations. Coaches Captain (Supervisors) on effective interviewing, hiring, and team-building practices. • Holds teammates accountable for meeting established operational guidelines, brand standards, customer service expectations and company policies. Ensures store safety, standards, and operational procedures are upheld. Creates a store environment where everyone, both teammates and athletes, are always welcome and treated with respect. Adheres to and enforce established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention and standard operating procedures, as well as to laws/guidelines of external governing entities. Hold teammates who fail to meet or comply with expectations accountable. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or Equivalent • 1-3 years of experience • 1-3 of retail management experience (or customer-focused experience) required VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS: At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following: • Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews. • AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process. • Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification . If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone! Targeted Pay Range: $66,000.00 - $92,400.00. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.

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