Divisional Merchandise Manager - Golf
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

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:

As the DMM for Golf, you will champion a deep understanding of the golf customer—who they are, where they play, how they shop, and what inspires their loyalty. You’ll serve as the voice of this customer within the business unit, ensuring every decision reflects a customer-first mindset rooted in the culture of the game.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration to shape and execute a merchandise strategy that spans all channels and brand portfolios—including national brands, emerging labels, and private brand development. Your decisions will drive category performance and elevate our position as the destination for golf apparel, equipment, and lifestyle.

This is a full time hybrid (remote on Monday and Friday, in office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) role located in Coraopolis, PA.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and advocating for the golf customer, with a focus on regional relevance, lifestyle segmentation, and emerging trends in the sport

• Leading a customer-centric operating model that aligns with the broader business unit vision

• Building and executing a short-term vision that fuels long-term growth, including a three-year strategic plan that differentiates us from competitors

• Making data-informed category decisions across stores and digital, balancing innovation with operational excellence

• Driving alignment across merchandising, planning, marketing, and store operations to deliver a cohesive customer experience

• Identifying whitespace opportunities and trend-forward assortments that reflect the evolving culture of golf—from traditional players to new, diverse audiences

This role requires a leader who is both strategic and hands-on, with a passion for the game and a sharp eye for where it’s headed next.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performance:

• Defines and knows the competition - who, where and how we will win. Identifies national and regional business opportunities and quantify the size of the prize.
• Viewed internally and externally as the leader of the category of business.
• Owner of the business performance metrics - SM&T, customer data, space productivity.
• Responsible for the customer experience across assortment, in store, online, and marketing.
• Owns the marketing productivity for the business.
• Manages current business environment to meet all deliverables.

People:

• Owns the leadership of the team (buying, planning and allocation, marketing, product development, e-commerce) that implements the business strategy for the brands and categories across all channels.
• Balances in store space, marketing and resources for the category of business.
• Develops the merchandising bench and succession plan by owning the performance management of the team and identifying their individual training and developmental needs.
• Communicates employee concerns, feedback, issues with process, systems, strategy, corporate initiatives and operating model.

Process:

• Ensures that cross functional teams are collaborating and delivering upon their individual category team accountabilities.
• Supports practices and policies that drive the sustainability and scalability of the business.
• Supports the change management process for the system upgrade project. Leads the adoption of new processes and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 - 10 years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Degree in either Merchandising, Marketing or Business preferred