Brand & Marketing Specialist

Our Company:

Overview:

We believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 280 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it’s a privilege to serve and to deliver unmatched service and support when outfitting every customer.  We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced and fun, wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever it’s needed. We run together to solve problems, reach goals, encourage others and champion our brand.  We are always in pursuit of hardworking people to join our quest and bring our core values to life.

Responsibilities:

As a Brand & Marketing Specialist of FFSTL, you will focus on reaching our current running community and new running and fitness communities in our surrounding area. A successful Brand & Marketing Specialist drives customers into the store, helps reach sales objectives, and acquires and retains customers. This position will be involved with grassroots marketing efforts, social media marketing, email marketing, outreach events and expos, special events, building and maintaining race partnerships, and other activities as assigned. You will work collaboratively with Company and Store Management, the Running Club Team, and the local community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or a related field is preferred
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Working knowledge of Social Media and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with graphic design and visual suite platforms like Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience editing photography and videography
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts/ plan something and see it through to completion
• Professional and timely internal and external communication
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Collaborative and customer-centric
• Willing to go above and beyond when needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead and direct others
• Action-oriented, level-headed, and consistent
• Communicate professionally with customers and team
• Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activities, and functions

Perks:

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• 401K plan participation
• Referral based bonuses
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• Free and discounted products, training, and company-affiliated race discounts
• Passionate team members

 

Fleet Feet franchisees operate as independent business owners. If you apply and are hired at a Franchise location, you would be an employee of that Fleet Feet franchisee and not an employee of the Fleet Feet Corporation. We have opportunities within both our franchise locations and our Fleet Feet Corporation.