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Retail Visual Merchandising Specialist

Dick's Sporting Goods · Schaumburg, IL · $19.50–$28.50 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a display you created that clearly improved sales.

What they are checking: Whether they connect visual work to product sell-through, not just looks.

Tell me about a time you got pushback on a visual change. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain their reasoning and work through disagreement with store teams.

What would you do

Weather turns warm early. What would you change in the store's visual presentation?

What they are checking: Whether they react to trends, weather and inventory to maximize sales, as the posting asks.

New product arrives that doesn't fit the current gameplan. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can partner with the store team to solve new merchandising problems as product arrives.

A display looks great, but sales of that product are slow. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they use sales data to adjust instead of protecting their own work.

How would you keep presentations elevated in a large store with experiences and events?

What they are checking: Whether they can maintain standards across a big, busy House of Sport space.

About the work

How would you make sure a gameplan set keeps its integrity while fitting the space in this House of Sport?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow brand directives while adjusting for a specific store layout.

How would you teach store teammates to maintain your displays during the week?

What they are checking: Whether they can share visual standards so presentations stay sharp when they are not there.

How do you decide what product to feature in a high-traffic area?

What they are checking: Whether they think about sales, inventory levels and brand strategy when placing product.

What tools or processes do you use to plan a big floor set?

What they are checking: Whether they organize sets carefully so they finish on time and match the plan.

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The full job description

As published by Dick's Sporting Goods.

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: The Visual Merchandising Specialist is responsible for supporting daily store implementation of visual standards, directives & driving consistent visual merchandising standards across House of Sport to achieve the company’s goals pertaining to brand standards, product presentation and product sell-through. • Promotes visual merchandising excellence in assigned House of Sport location through understanding of brand strategies, gameplan integrity and thoughtful merchandising. • Makes adjustments needed to maintain strategies and create elevated presentations. • Supports House of Sport store team with major gameplan sets by understanding merchandising strategies and ensure game plan integrity. • Partners with store team on solving new merchandising opportunities as product arrives. • Remerchandises product to maximize sales and reacts to trends, weather and inventory levels. • Maintains and presents visual displays in a compelling and exciting manner in accordance with company directives. • Maintains daily standards of all mannequins, forms, displays and strike-points of assigned areas. Focuses on Head-To-Toe merchandising, outfitting, accessorizing, newness, trend, and curation to promote and build the basket. • Utilizes merchandising best practices to maximize space and inventory variability. • Engages in behaviors that are in line with House of Sport customer service standards, thus providing all athletes with an outstanding store experience. QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent • 1-3 years experience • Excellent time management skills • Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork • Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays Targeted Pay Range: $19.50 - $28.50. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience and position offered. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.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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