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Dick's Sporting Goods
Merchandising Trainee Program
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What they do
A Merchandiser assists with marketing or promoting merchandise in a retail store. Advises on trends and styles; designs and creates merchandise displays in a store, to generate or improve customer sales. Works with sales associates, merchandise managers and product vendors. Monitors customer preferences and sales data.
$36,459 / year median in Pennsylvania
-7% projected decline
Job 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
Assignments include: Assistant Inventory Planner (Allocations and Replenishment)- Develop a skill-set that allows for accurate execution and optimization of available systems to ensure the right product, gets to the right store, at the right time. Buying
- Gain insight on how a department level strategy is built, an assortment is chosen to support the strategy (including the private brands) and how these align to meet the financial expectations. Supply Chain
- Create foundational knowledge of inventory flow paths, timing to market, and internal processes through the distribution network. Planning
- Enhance financial and business acumen through assessing business results and reacting accordingly. Product Development
- Understand the processes used to develop internal brands and products eCommerce
- Gain baseline knowledge of how to leverage Omni-channel analytics, channels of distribution, and customer facing platform to maximize business results. Stores
- Gain insight into our consumer base, the products and services that differentiate us from the competition and define how actions taken at the SSC impact our field associates In addition to your assignment-specific training, you will also have the opportunity to take part in the Professional Development Series offered exclusively to Merchandising Trainees.
Key program experiences:
Analyzing of multiple data points to make recommendations to help drive three key business metrics; sales, gross margin, and inventory turnover Building strong collaborative relationships with our vendor partners, store teams and fellow associates Partnership with fellow associates in all merchandising groups, product development, sourcing, eCommerce, supply chain, visual merchandising, marketing, and stores to deliver a great customer experience Make data-driven recommendations on the product assortment available to our customers both in our stores and through our online portal Support and formal mentorship from both peers and director-level or above associates A strong business and mentor relationship with the Program Managers Interaction with associates across all levels of the company, including Senior Executives At the conclusion of the program, trainees will be placed as an Assistant Inventory Planner or Assistant Buyer- Relocation assistance will be provided for non-local candidates who accept full-time jobs requiring them to be located at DICK'S Sporting Goods Corporate Office.