PITTSBURGH, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S
Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line
omni-channel sporting goods retailer, has announced that it will
host its own "National Signing Day" on October 24 to support the Company's hiring
efforts for seasonal teammate positions
nationwide.
DICK'S is looking for exceptional applicants, passionate about
sports, to join the nation's largest sports team who will draw on
their personal experiences and in-depth knowledge to guide, inform,
equip and inspire customers. Teammates will benefit from
competitive pay, an up-to 25%-off store discount and the
opportunity to work with the best sports and outdoor brands.
"One of our most-valuable assets is our knowledgeable in-store
teammates," said JP Elliott, VP of Talent, DICK'S Sporting
Goods. "At DICK'S, we live and breathe sports, and we want our
customers to know when they come into our stores, we'll have
credible teammates ready to help them select the exact products
they need. As we gear-up for our holiday-selling season, we plan to
hire 5,000 new teammates who are excited to share their knowledge
and love of sports with our customers."
Interested applicants are encouraged to first apply online at
dicks.com/jobs and then visit their local DICK'S store on
National Signing Day to be interviewed and meet the team. The
company plans to sign up to 5,000 new teammates on October 24 as support for the holiday shopping
season.
Visit dicks.com/jobs to learn more about joining the
DICK'S Sporting Goods team this holiday season. Further information
about DICK'S Sporting Goods holiday plans will be releases at a
later date.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Founded in 1948,
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omni-channel sporting
goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic,
high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories.
As of August 4, 2018, the Company
operated 729 DICK'S Sporting Goods locations across the United States, serving and inspiring
athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best
through a blend of dedicated associates, in-store services and
unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team Sports, Athletic
Apparel, Golf, Lodge/Outdoor, Fitness and Footwear.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh,
PA, DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy and Field
& Stream specialty stores, as well as DICK'S Team Sports HQ, an
all-in-one youth sports digital platform offering a comprehensive
range of services including technology solutions such as
online registration and league management services, and mobile apps
for scheduling, communications and live scorekeeping; team gear
such as uniforms and equipment, fan wear, and access to
donations and sponsorships. DICK'S offers its products through a
content-rich eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store
network and provides customers with the convenience and expertise
of a 24-hour storefront. For more information, visit the
Press Room or Investor Relations pages at dicks.com.
Contact: DICK'S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com
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