Now Hiring - Road Runner Sports, Inc. - Grassroots Sales & Marketing Manager in San Diego, CA

• Research your territory to constantly have your finger on the pulse of all fitness groups, teams and events
• Contact new potential partners and existing partners to build strong relationships and professionally represent Road Runner Sports in the community
• Seek partnership opportunities and negotiate contracts while managing your sponsorship budget by store
• Execute your partnership deliverables and hold your partners accountable to doing the same
• Plan and communicate event details between partners and store managers to set them up for successful events
• Maintain weekly reporting of your results by partnership and by store and attend weekly meetings to discuss successes, opportunities and market trends
• Drive to exceed event and revenue goals for stores in your territory

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in goal-driven sales environment
• Passionate about the running/walking/fitness community
• Ability to work from home Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 with some weekend availability to attend events
• Willingness to travel occasionally and support larger events in your territory

• Accountability and ability to create and provide regular reports on your upcoming events and progress to your Grassroots Marketing team and your managers.
• Natural competitive spirit and a winning personality. Build relationships and lead grassroots campaigns for our retail stores. This is the sales/marketing position you’ve been dreaming of!

• Team player who can work as well independently as you can partnering with your store managers, sales associates, and your Grassroots Marketing team.

• Earn a solid compensation while working on a variety of tasks each day.
• Make new friends and work as a team!
• Take pride in our products and support our team as they educate our customers on all the latest gear (shoes, socks, insoles, apparel, and accessories!)
• Take advantage of DISCOUNTS on all your favorite brands! How can you suggest the latest footwear if you don’t have a pair yourself? We’re committed to protecting your privacy rights.

• Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

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To ensure your application is received as timely as possible, we encourage you to apply directly onto our Road Runner Sports Career page.

As you apply directly on our site, we will be reaching out to you within the next 10 days should your experience and qualifications meet our requirements for this position.

Road Runner Sports is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Road Runner Sports is an e-verify organization and an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.