Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Job description:
Fit2Run is seeking an energetic and community-focused in-store Community Specialist to lead outreach efforts and foster meaningful connections with the local running and fitness community while working part time as a Fit2Run Retail Associate and in conjunction with the Store Manager. This role is dedicated to part- time community efforts: securing race packet pickup partnerships, engaging with local run clubs, coordinating community outreach, organizing in-store events to enhance brand awareness and drive traffic to Fit2Run locations and part time, performing day to day retail sale associate duties in-store. Fit2Run is rapidly growing and looking to add retail sales associates needed for our Specialty Running store located within Atlanta, GA.
Retail experience is great but having a love for running is a plus!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities: This role would split their time between part-time Community Specialist and part-time as a Retail Sales Associate.
Community Engagement & Outreach:
Establish and maintain strong relationships with local running groups, race directors, fitness organizations, and wellness businesses to create strategic partnerships.
Work with Community Marketing Coordinator to secure in-store hosted race packet pickup partnerships with local races and running events, coordinating logistics and promotional efforts.
Organize and execute in-store events, including group runs, training workshops, and brand activations to engage the community.
Collaborate with local fitness professionals, coaches, and athletes to create unique experiences that resonate with the running community.
Represent Fit2Run at races, expos, and community events, promoting the brand and fostering connections.
Partner with the Fit2Run marketing team to develop and distribute promotional materials for events and community initiatives.
Facilitate Dr’s Program including outreach, Dr’s night planning, and overall success of the program
Assist with social media and digital content creation to amplify event promotion and community engagement.
Track engagement metrics, event participation, and partnership effectiveness to continuously improve outreach efforts.
Retail Sales Floor:
Assist cleaning and organizing of inventory in backroom
Assist manager in keeping all footwear styles, insoles, and socks displayed and under the proper categories
Maintain general cleanliness of department, e.g.- keeping floor swept and mopped, footwear wall waxed, and dust shoe shelves
Ensure all footwear customers are measured, scanned, fit, and gait analyzed, and that all of the selling processes are performed.
Perform gait analysis according to Fit2Run procedures
Assist customers to the fullest of ability
Assist customers that come in with prescription pads- fill prescriptions according to podiatrists' recommendation. Reference manager for assistance.
If necessary, help customers with other department purchases, or lead them to employees in other departments
Always try to sell corresponding accessories with purchases, e.g.- socks and insoles with footwear. Also refer customers to all other areas of store in order to maximize sales.
Assist in keeping entire store clean
Follow all Fit2Run policies and procedures
Follow Opening/Closing checklists
Ensure all customers are being assisted
Qualifications:
Passion for running, fitness, and community engagement.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
Excellent organizational and event-planning abilities.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for events
Social media proficiency is a plus.
Enthusiasm for connecting people and fostering an inclusive fitness community.
Retail experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Apply here on Indeed or stop by our store and introduce yourself.
4400 ASHFORD DUNWOODY RD SPACE 1025, ATLANTA, GA 30346
Job Type: Full-time
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Shift:
Work Location: In person