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Store Manager- Bench

Dick's Sporting Goods · Greendale, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you dug into data and found something beyond the surface that changed how you ran the store.

What they are checking: Whether they do the deep data digs the posting asks for and act on what they find.

How do you build a store team with a real mix of backgrounds, skills and perspectives?

What they are checking: Whether they have a deliberate hiring approach that builds a diverse and effective team.

Tell me about a time you developed an assistant manager into a stronger leader.

What they are checking: Whether they grow future leaders, which a bench store manager needs to do to stay ready for any store.

Describe a time you had to make an unpopular decision for the business.

What they are checking: Whether they can make hard calls and explain them so the team still trusts them.

What would you do

Sales are up but payroll is over budget. How do you decide what to change?

What they are checking: Whether they can control expenses without hurting the athlete experience that drives sales.

You will be ready to step into stores as needed. How would you get up to speed in a new store during your first week?

What they are checking: Whether they can quickly assess a store's people, numbers and gaps without disrupting what works.

What does a hassle-free and personalized athlete experience look like in practice?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn service language into specific daily habits for the whole store.

How do you balance hitting profit goals with taking care of your team?

What they are checking: Whether they see team wellbeing as part of results rather than in conflict with them.

About the work

Walk me through how you read a store P&L. Which lines do you look at first and why?

What they are checking: Whether they truly own budgets across sales, expense and every P&L category rather than just watching sales.

How would you learn the community and competitors around a store you just took over?

What they are checking: Whether they invest in understanding local trends, which shapes what a store sells and how it serves people.

Customer satisfaction scores dropped for two months. How would you find out why?

What they are checking: Whether they connect survey data to specific shifts, departments and behaviors before acting.

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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: Job Duties and Responsibilities • Responsible for meeting budgets in the areas of sales, expense, all Profit & Loss (P&L) categories, metrics, and overall store contribution. Drive sales and profitability through customer satisfaction and report analysis deep dive data digs to uncover customer satisfaction and business trends beyond surface-level insights; control expenses and drive sales to maximize ROI. It also includes delivering sales results and ensuring that all budget/profitability expectations are met or exceeded ensuring increased shareholder value with every action. • Ensures the store is delivering a hassle-free and personalized athlete experience; takes time to develop a deep understanding of industry, community, and competitor trends. • Directly involved in the interview/hiring process and builds an effective store team by ensuring a diverse mix of backgrounds, skillsets, perspectives, and experiences are represented. • Actively recruits within the community to ensure the store team is reflective of the community it serves. Ensures staffing requirements are met across the store while driving scheduling efficiency and accuracy. • Plays an active role to ensure all teammates are onboarded appropriately, receive role clarity, and are developed / provided growth opportunities. • Plans, organizes, and controls activity a year out, highlighting important dates for the team and reoccurring events (30-60-90). Responsible for ensuring games plans are executed, visual standards are met, and the store is clean, organized, and safe. Educates and empowers the team to be technical experts by taking ownership of high standards, creating opportunities for the team to learn and showcase their skillset, product knowledge, operational excellence, and visual execution. • Delegates and holds self and others accountable for meeting or exceeding established operational guidelines, brand standards, customer service expectations. • Ensures compliance with all company operational processes including, but not limited to: firearm compliance (where applicable), cash handling procedures, and safety requirements as well as conducting Loss Prevention audits as required. Ensures compliance with all company involved Loss Prevention programs. Continuously empowers team to evolve their operational mindset to deliver on programs and processes required to ensure athletes receive their products both omni and in-store. • Responsible for directly managing all salaried managers and teams in the store with a people-first focus by building trust, actively listening, and dedicating time to teammates. Ensures transparent/regular communication with teammates at all levels in the store. • Leads through coaching and development and infuses learning into day-to-day leading through hands-on-coaching, regular exposure, and stretch assignments. Creates regular opportunities for leaders to interpret data and set direction • Creates an inclusive store environment where everyone (teammates and athletes) feels safe, welcome, and encouraged to bring their best self to work. Gets involved with the community and builds relationships with local leaders. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or Equivalent • 5-7 years experience with 3 years Retail Store Manager experience or 5 years of related management/customer-focused experience 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!

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