Store Experience & Design (Visual Merchandising) - Summer 2027 Corporate Internship

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!

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