Analyst – Store Experience & Innovation Strategy

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

Collaborate across the enterprise to develop strategies which will improve the athlete experience and store productivity for experiential retail initiatives.

• Build & maintain relationships with business partners to stay ahead of key business questions.

• Demonstrate the ability to proactively plan, manage and execute high value projects.

• Successfully balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, maintaining flexibility to react when business needs shift.

• Effectively manage meetings to communicate and coordinate project timetables, logistics and present findings.

Utilize multiple data resources and research methods to support testing & ad hoc analysis of experiential retail initiatives

• Maintain a deep understanding of our data collection methodologies and reporting tools—including pre-built reports, data lakes, market research, and stakeholder feedback—and how to best leverage each.

• Leverage quantitative and qualitative analysis tools to build data‑driven strategies and actionable conclusions that address key business questions.

• Apply strong data interpretation skills to evaluate outcomes against pre-defined KPIs and synthesize insights into clear, concise deliverables that drive continuous improvement and informed decision‑making.

Facilitate Organizational Change Management

• Facilitate enterprise transformation by developing tools, onboarding guides, and best practices that translate learnings across store formats, foster collaboration, and embed innovation into sustainable processes.

• Drive organizational change through strategic planning and execution by leading proposals, roadmaps, initiatives, and communication plans that align stakeholders, promote adoption, and ensure scalability of in‑store experience strategies.

• Enable data‑driven decision making by standardizing reporting practices, and formalizing recommendations to guide continuous improvement and measurable outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Organizational Effectiveness, Information Technology or related degree

• 1-3 years experience in Retail, Project Management, Product Management

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a plus

• Experience with Agile, Lean or Six Sigma Practices a plus

• Experience utilizing Microsoft PowerBI, Qlik, Procore, and Medallia

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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!