Local Marketing Specialist (Davenport & Champaign) - House of Sport

Dick's Sporting Goods

Davenport, IA

Full Time

Mid Level

17 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

House of Sport by DICK'S Sporting Goods is more than just a store. It is a destination, an experience, a place where athletes can experiment and play. A retail store devoted to sport where our community can gather and be inspired. We are fundamentally changing retail by elevating these experiences, delivering first in class service, obsessing over our athletes, inspiring our teammates, and challenging retail norms. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping athletes to achieve their dreams. The role of a Local Marketing Specialist involves overseeing local marketing efforts for two store locations, developing community relationships, managing sponsorships, executing marketing activities, and serving as a brand ambassador in Davenport, IA, and Champaign, IL.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and foster strong relationships that make an impact in the community, drive company initiatives and awareness of the House of Sport brand pillars - assortment, experience, service, and community.
Support local partners through sponsorships that drive awareness, engagement, traffic, and sales, and manage all sponsorship agreements and asset distribution.
Ensure proper execution of sponsorship deliverables with leagues, teams, organizations, etc., to maximize ROI.
Develop strategies for in-store events and in-market activations aligned with key brand moments.
Manage local marketing outreach strategies to drive awareness and customer acquisition.
Support creation of event activation assets for store placements and scheduling platforms.
Manage and monitor customer outreach via reservations scheduling tools.
Support execution of all marketing activities, vendor events, and initiatives, serving as a liaison between internal teams and external partners.
Capture content of owned events for use on social media and other channels, evaluate success, and suggest improvements.
Serve as a local representative for The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation, managing community donations, grants, and charitable programs.
Develop relationships with vendors, sales reps, and service organizations, and serve as a media-trained spokesperson when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration or Communications.
1-3 years of related experience as a regional or company marketer, brand ambassador, or in a retail environment.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Successfully pass comprehensive criminal background and motor vehicle checks.
Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.
Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible availability including some nights, weekends, and holidays.
Some travel within territory required.
May need to submit relevant state-mandated clearances to supervise minors depending on location.

Nice to Have

Experience managing local sponsorships and community partnerships.
Experience with event planning and activation.
Familiarity with social media content creation and management.

Qualifications

4-year college degree in relevant field.

Benefits & Perks

Opportunities for career growth and development.
Being part of a community focused on helping athletes achieve their dreams.
A dynamic work environment that values collaboration and performance.

Working at Dick's Sporting Goods

We are the athletes, the coaches, the energy in the stands, and the fans that fill them. We are passionate about sport and committed to working together to achieve our best. Our culture emphasizes learning, growth, collaboration, and a desire to innovate and inspire change through our shared passion for sport.

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