It is, what it is... - Team Sports Lead DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

3.0
Feb 4, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great selection, People, Discount, Easy Job All Around

Cons

Typical retail cons and pay is extremely low. If you are looking to move up, you are just playing the waiting game. Personally, I have a bachelors degree and have been told by DMs and RVPs that I have managed some of the best departments they have ever seen. Unfortunately, you have to wait till something opens, and then you are still waiting on five or six other "dominoes" to fall into place.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Employee Discount Opportunity to provide customers an experience in which they can be confident in buying a new shoe for style, function and support-related reasons. Great selling tools, devices and display fixtures to work with

Cons

This is not really a con since I believe it is an important part of the job. Newer and current workers may need to keep up up to date and do research on products in order to be able to help customers effectively and efficiently.

2.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Unlimited PTO with 401k match is awesome

Cons

- Performance expectations were often unclear or inconsistently communicated, Feedback was reactive instead of timely and actionable. - Leadership quality varied dramatically by manager, with limited coaching or mentorship. - Constant shifting priorities without adjusting expectations or workload. - Psychological safety was lacking, Honest communication feel risky. - Leadership messaging around culture didn't match day-to-day reality. - Process was often valued more than impact or results. - Compensation well below market, w/little flexibility during negotiations. - I felt excluded from key conversations and opportunities that were important to my success.

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