Retail Fitness Associate
Chesapeake, Virginia
House of Sport by DICK'S Sporting Goods is more than just a store. It is a destination, an experience, a place where athletes can experiment and play. A retail store devoted to sport where our community can gather and be inspired. We are fundamentally changing retail by elevating these experiences, delivering first in class service, obsessing over our athletes, inspiring our teammates, and challenging retail norms.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping athletes to achieve their dreams.
If you are ready to obsess over the athlete and make a difference in your community, apply to join our team today!
OVERVIEW:
The Fitness Associate is a technically focused role that prioritizes a health + wellness lifestyle, creating
a differentiated experience specifically to those interested in fitness products. This individual will put
from personal experiences and leverage product knowledge to create wholistic recommendations
based on the athlete’s needs. The job duties and responsibilities of this role include the following:
Meets the athlete where they are in their fitness journey, creating a tailored and unparalleledcustomer service experience; adapting sales style appropriately. Leverages fitness expertise toprovide recommendations that meets the athlete’s needs / goals.
Communicates extensive product knowledge with a clear and compelling in-depth explanationof product features and benefits; also stays current with industry technology and insights.
Helps athletes see what’s possible by clearly positioning the added benefits and value of an at-home fitness space.
Gathers an understanding of the available area within the athlete’s livingaccommodations in order to accurately outfit the space with fitness equipment / products(either for short or long-term space transformation).
Aligns complimentary workoutaccessories, and if appropriate, fitness regimens and pre/post workout techniques in order tocreate a wholistic fitness bundle.
Walks athletes through available financing options, outliningan alternative payment approach to large purchases.
Assists with merchandising the fitness pad to ensure it is accurately set by following the gameplan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
2 years of fitness experience required
1 year of retail experience preferred, but not required.
Approachable & Outgoing
Health & Wellness Advocate
Enthusiast
Fitness Ambassador
Solution & Selling Oriented