Grassroots Sales and Marketing Manager

Join Road Runner Sports as our next Grassroots Sales & Marketing Manager.  Use your talents to deliver a WOW for our customers and support our Road Runner Sports, an integral member of the Grassroots Marketing Team. You will play a crucial role in expanding on existing partnerships and developing new opportunities! You will enjoy success as you drive to exceed event and revenue goals, that are crucial for the growth of our business.  

Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and passion to Road Runner Sports - together we win! 

About us 

• Road Runner Sports is proud to have been recognized as the 2023 Footwear Retailer of the Year by Footwear Magazine. 

• Founded in a San Diego garage over 40 years ago. 

• Road Runner Sports has 50 stores across the country, and we are growing! 

• Our Values, Mission & Purpose (we call them Our 6 Pillars) are Be Different, Bring the WOW, Build something great together, Get Moving, Stay Active, and Live Healthy. 

What you’ll get to do: 

• Ownership of Grassroots Events for the Flagship location 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 

• 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 

• Attend weekly meetings to discuss successes, opportunities and market trends 

• Drive to exceed event and revenue goals for stores in your territory 

• Support event day logistics in partnership with the store team 

• Partner with other internal departments for in-store Brands Activations 

• Other tasks may be assigned from time to time 

What you bring to the table 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in goal-driven sales environment 

• Passionate about the running/walking/fitness community, existing network of contacts preferred but not required 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule attending 75% of events, work mornings, nights, and some weekends as needed 

• Willingness to travel occasionally and support larger events in your territory 

• Maintain personal accountability for creating and providing regular reports on your upcoming events and progress to your Grassroots Marketing team and your managers 

• Bring a competitive spirit and use your natural networking skills to build relationships and lead grassroots campaigns for our retail stores 

• Self-driven on executing sales plans and a Team player who can work well partnering with your store managers, sales associates, and your Grassroots Marketing team 

Rewards 

• Earn solid compensation while working on a variety of tasks where no two days are alike. 

• Become a pillar of the fitness community in San Diego where you will 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. 

After acceptance of a potential offer, the successful completion of a background check will be required prior to start date. The offer is contingent upon the information received in this report, and will be carried out in accordance with Local, State, and Federal laws.

We’re committed to protecting your privacy rights. We collect personal information from you, including personally identifying information, professional or employment-related information, and educational information. The purpose of this collection is to assist in evaluating your application for employment.

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.