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DICK'S Sporting Goods

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Constant change coupled with the expectation of flawless execution - Store Manager DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

3.0
4 Mar 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Performance oriented, they are always striving to be better than not just the competition, but themselves as well. Most driven company I have ever worked for. Focused on success. The Executive level was highly accomplished and capable.

Cons

Mid and entry level executive management such as District Managers and RVP seem to be in fear for their jobs at all times. I saw a great deal of turnover at this level, and most in these positions seemed to act out of fear instead of driving the business properly. The frantic pace coupled with perfect execution leads to chaos at times focused on trivial things as opposed to customers and business. Drop everything tasks directing you to move widget X two spots to the left on the gondola would require sign offs to 3 different people, and 7 Emails regarding the movement of a single widget. Most were capable of running their business with less interference, which would have led to higher service and sales figures.

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5.0
10 Jun 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
29 Jun 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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