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THE SOFTBALL AMBASSADOR IS A TECHNICALLY FOCUSED ROLE THAT IS CENTERED AROUND PROVIDING A DIFFERENTIATED ATHLETE EXPERIENCE SPECIFICALLY TO SOFTBALL PLAYERS. THIS INDIVIDUAL WILL PULL FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH / TRENDS TO PROVIDE STRONG PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ALIGN TO THE ATHLETE’S NEEDS. Compensation range of pay for role: $14.30 to $22.35. Responsibilites: * Meets the athlete where they are in their softball journey, creating a tailored and unparalleled customer service experience; adapting sales style appropriately and leveraging in store technology (e.g., HitTrax when applicable and appropriate) to gather data driven insights that in turn help inform recommendations. * Leverages on-the-field expertise and/or softball knowledge to provide recommendations that meets the athlete’s needs. * Translates / aligns product technology to the athlete and the position(s) they play (e.g., material of the bats, glove size by position, etc.); contributing to and enhancing the athlete’s overall game day experience. * Fully outfits athletes with appropriate product, equipment and accessories to equip them for any occasion - from practice / training to game day * On occasion, participates in Diamond Sports Universities across the nation to test and learn new products in order to then share knowledge and insights with both teammates and athletes * Partners with store teammates by regularly utilizing training materials to educate others on new softball-related products * Maintains merchandise presentation standards and signage of Footwear Department to Company standards as directed * Adhere to established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention and standard operating procedures. * Maintains confidentiality of all Company information.Complies with all workplace safety programs. Any other tasks as assigned by management /All Teammates are required to adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Additionally, as business needs arise, other tasks may become necessary./ * APPROACHABLE AND OUTGOING:Ability to quickly build rapport with runners of all experience levels. * SOFTBALL ENTHUSIAST: Actively involved in softball-related activities (e.g., coaches, associated with or plays in competitive clubs, etc.) and regularly builds upon strong foundational understanding of the sport by staying up-to-date on every aspect of the game (e.g., latest product technology, national pro fastpitch league players, etc.). * COMFORTABLE COMMUNICATOR:Ability to simplify insights when speaking with newer players, yet also builds rapport with seasoned athletes by leveraging their on-the-field experience and/or knowledge of the game * LEADS WITH EXPERTISE TO SELL:Leans on expertise of the game to understand and align the athlete’s needs to appropriate products (e.g., bats, gloves, training aides, etc.). * Flexible availability including nights, weekend, and holidays * 1-3 years of Retail or Team Sports preferred, but not required DICK’S Sporting Goods is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Inclusion and Diversity. Organization: Store1500 Victor NY* *Title: *Softball Ambassador Location: New York-Victor-Store1500 Victor NY Requisition ID: 2300017V