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:
At DICK’S Sporting Goods, interns will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the leaders of a growing Fortune 400 company. DICK’S Sporting Goods is returning to campus this year; to recruit, train and develop top collegiate talent into well-rounded merchants.
During the 11-week summer experience, interns will take on meaningful work assignments and make tangible contributions to the organization’s success. This structured and well-organized program provides on-the-job training, classroom instruction, cross-functional departmental exposure, and an end-of-program project presentation.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Utilize Buyers initial assortment plans to create planograms that are cluster or store specific as well as Game plans that align with corporate strategy, planograms, prototype flows and marketing
Produce written directives instructing the field organization on efficient in-store implementation of game plans and planograms
Responsible to collaborate with the Allocation Team once planograms are complete to ensure proper store inventories.
Analyze SKU productivity on planograms for assigned categories and provide recommendations to the Merchants that identify potential opportunities to improve sales and productivity of space.
Recognize and react to gaps in the assortment when completing planograms
Assist in solving store specific planogram and merchandising issues within established timeframes
Actively participate in weekly Merchant Business Review meetings by sharing productivity findings, timelines and field feedback
Become a business expert for assigned areas
Coordinate and conduct physical setup of initial through final product sections and floor layouts in the lab or store environment
Coordinate with merchants and marketing to ensure all necessary product and collateral is available for floorsets and walk throughs
Establish and enforce visual standards for assigned areas
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional teams (Buyers, Planning, Allocation, Marketing, Store Operations, Risk and LP)
Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop knowledge
Participate in the completion of Special Projects as assigned by supervisor (special store projects, new initiatives, strategy expansions, and department resets, etc)
Support floor and visual teams to ensure that merchandise and space plans are complete and accurate for new stores, remodels and prototype resets
Some travel to local DSG and House of Sport stores required
Some of your experiences will include:
Multi-day intern orientation to introduce you to the company, the program, Pittsburgh, and your teammates
Professional development workshops designed to increase your knowledge of the company and the retail industry, as well as develop your business acumen and professionalism
Extensive exposure to our senior leadership through our exclusive, intern only, Senior Leadership Speakers Series which includes a fireside chat with our CEO!
Opportunities to “live the brand” and experience summer fun outside the office through various events sponsored by DICK’S Sporting Goods
Fully furnished summer housing is provided for interns who reside outside of the Metro Pittsburgh area or a travel stipend will be provided for local interns
Working a 40 hour work week, Monday – Friday
Qualifications
Skills we are looking for:
1 -3 Years experience in space planning, field retail, merchandising, inventory management, or related role
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Business acumen
Customer-service oriented
Strong Interpersonal and client consultation skills
Self-motivated and results oriented
Strong presentation skills
Problem solving & troubleshooting capabilities
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong detail orientation
Superior organizational abilities
Process & Procedure Oriented
A competitive spirit with a passion for results
An interest and confidence in working with data and numbers; strong mathematical/quantitative skills highly preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to independently make data-driven recommendations
A curiosity and desire to learn about consumer and retail trends, including customer demographics, purchasing influencers and emerging technology
Dynamic written and verbal communication style to read and write reports, as well as communicate cross functionally and vertically throughout the organization
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Systems Experience:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Creative Suite
Autocad
JDA Space Planning or industry space planning software (SAS, Spaceman, Apollo) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
We look for potential candidates with:
Graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
Enrolled in an accredited 4-year institution
A major in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing or related
An ability to relocate to the Pittsburgh, PA area for the summer
Start Date: May 17, 2027
End Date: July 29, 2027
Full-time opportunities in 2028:
Interns will be evaluated at the end of the program for full-time positions in 2028. Qualified interns will be placed into our Merchandising Trainee Program.
Pay & Perks:
Consideration for full-time jobs after graduation*
Fully furnished housing for non-local interns arranged and paid for by DSG
Hybrid work model: WFH Monday & Friday, in office Tues – Thurs.
Two paid holidays – Memorial Day and July 4th
Teammate Discount
Uber codes for Interns who do not have a vehicle to commute to and from the office
Corporate Office amenities such as on-site gym and Starbucks
Meaningful work projects selected by functional leaders
Executive Speaker Series
Professional development
Volunteer opportunities
Social events such as Intern Olympics, a Pittsburgh Pirates game, National Intern Day celebration, and more!
*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.
Here’s what a few of our 2026 Interns had to say:
“DSG's internship was rewarding, meaningful, and LOTS of fun! My project challenged me into creating something I am beyond proud of, and every relationship I built along the way is one I hope to maintain for years to come. I truly don't think I could have had a better summer anywhere else!” Mallory Johnson, People & Purpose (HR) Intern
“What I loved most about my internship at DSG was the opportunity to take ownership of a meaningful project that delivered real business value. I was trusted to design, build, and deliver a solution that is now being enhanced for production. Along the way, I had the support of an amazing team, mentor, and manager who encouraged me to learn, grow, and challenge myself. The experience strengthened both my technical skills and my confidence as a professional in this industry.” – Kevin Dong, Software Engineering Intern
“This internship allowed me to step out of my comfort zone by learning an entirely new area of business. I had the opportunity to work on a cross-functional team that genuinely supported my growth and wanted to see me succeed in both my project and day-to-day work. Along the way, I built amazing friendships with fellow interns who were like-minded and driven. Overall, I felt empowered to grow both professionally and personally, reaching my fullest potential while gaining valuable experience and confidence.” – Morgan Cartwright, Merchandising Intern
“I loved that I had the chance to work on addressing real business needs through my project. When I was introduced to my project, I was told that the analysis I will perform will add value to the business, so when I was able to present and see it well-received by the stakeholders involved, it was extremely rewarding. I think it is so cool that in just two months here, I was able to take part in work that will help the business for years to come.” – Owen Stoltz, Finance Intern
“My internship here has really been the best s