Local Marketing Specialist - House of Sport

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.

OVERVIEW: Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Partnership, Sponsorship and Activation planning Develop and foster strong relationships that make an impact in the community, drive company initiatives and awareness of the House of Sport brand pillars – assortment, experience, service, and community.
• Supports local partners through sponsorships that drive full-funnel value via awareness, engagement, traffic, and sales.
• Accountable for management and tracking of all sponsorship agreements and asset distribution using software program.
• Ensure proper execution of sponsorship deliverables with leagues, teams, organizations, etc. to maximize the ROI.
• Develop one-of-a-kind strategies for in-store events and in-market activations that ladder to key moments for the brand.
• Accountable for managing annual budget and related expenses.

Local Marketing Capabilities

• Develop and activate local marketing outreach strategies to drive incremental awareness and acquisition.
• Provide consistent and robust marketing intel to drive further strategies while serving as Marketing representative on Store Leadership team, led by the HOS Executive Director, to support local business goals.
• Work closely with ASM of Experiences to develop and maintain robust marketing support that supports Experience KPI’s and drives awareness and engagement of all Experiences offered at HOS.
• Supports creation of event activation assets for store placements and on Gametime scheduling platform.
• Manages and monitors customer outreach via reservations scheduling tool inbox.

Event / Program Execution

• Supports execution of all House of Sport marketing activities, vendor events, and other related initiatives as needed.
• Serve as cross-functional liaison between House of Sport, CSC and external partners to ensure best-in-class execution of programs from concept to conclusion.
• Generate and lead the planning of unique local events hosted at HOS, including all aspects of event lifecycle from initial concept and logistics to on-site execution (collaboration with Store Leadership to secure staffing) as well as post-event analysis.
• Responsible for content capture of owned events for use on national social handles and other O&O channels.
• Evaluate qualitatively and quantitatively each, report learnings, and proactively suggest enhanced measures of success.

Donations and Giving

• Serve as local representative for The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, community giving and charitable programs.
• Manage local grant program to impact HOS community through equipment donations, grants and other programming.
• Leverage, evaluate and fulfill Dick’s Sporting Goods donations requests from your local community.

Miscellaneous

• Manage, Track & Forecast Local Marketing Budget for designated HOS location, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI.
• Deliver level of excellence and professionalism across all efforts.
• Deliver seamless communication and collaboration across teams.
• Develop relationships with vendors, sales reps, and service organizations that do business with our company.
• Serve as approved media trained associate capable of talking to media on behalf of DICK’S as directed by CSC.
• Availability to work some weekends and key retail Holidays like Black Friday is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree / 4-year college degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration or Communications
• 1-3 years of related experience as a regional or company marketer, brand ambassador, or professional in a retail environment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Successfully pass comprehensive criminal background and motor vehicle checks
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability in work schedule including some nights, weekends and holidays.
• Some travel within territory required.

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.

Targeted Pay Range

Targeted Pay Range: $47,300.00 - $78,900.00. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay. DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit

ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

Everything we do is focused on helping athletes achieve their dreams. Accomplishing this takes a team of people committed to being their best. That means learning, growing, advancing and exploring new experiences. Advancing in our career is much like a climbing wall; it isn't always a vertical path. Climbers plan their path, make moves in every direction and reach further. Whatever direction you want to explore, we encourage you to be brave, curious and hungry for new experiences.

We are the athletes, the coaches, the energy in the stands, and the fans that fill them. The referees that call the games and the neighbor that can’t wait until the next one. The sports enthusiasts that wake up and strive to reach our personal best.

We are DICK’S Sporting Goods – a community united by our passion for sport, standing together in our pursuit of our best.

What we bring to the game is what we believe will change it. By upholding the values that strengthen our performance, fosters collaboration, and ignites our desire to win, we actively demonstrate the impact and change we inspire when we work as one.