Community Outreach Partnership Sales

At Road Runner Sports, every strategic collaboration is a step toward inspiring people to Get Moving, Stay Active, and Live Healthy. We're looking for a Community Outreach Partnership Sales partner to join our Retail team and make that mission real in the communities surrounding our stores. In this role, you'll build the partnerships that bring Road Runner Sports into gyms, clinics, wellness centers, corporate campuses, and community events, driving brand awareness, customer acquisition, and the kind of relationships that last. If you're a natural connector, a competitive relationship-builder, and someone who genuinely believes that active living changes lives….let's talk.

This role will specifically support the greater Orange County market. 

About Us:

• Road Runner Sports is proud to have been recognized as the Footwear Retailer of the Year by Footwear Magazine
• Founded in a San Diego garage over 42 years ago
• Road Runner Sports has 50 plus 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:

• Build and grow strategic partnerships with Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Fitness and Wellness Coaches, Massage Therapists, local hospitals, corporate and government organizations, senior living communities, and other local health and wellness leaders
• Plan and execute revenue-generating events and outreach on-site and off-site fitting experiences, lunch and learns, wellness and safety events, and community activations that bring the RRS brand to life
• Work with the mobile retail concept “Shoe Force Team” and store leaders to execute remote retail opportunities and take the Road Runner Sports experience directly to partner communities
• Track partnership performance, analyze results, manage the outreach budget, and report regularly on ROI and activity to senior leadership
• Collaborate with the Sr. Grassroots Manager, Retail Directors, Marketing, and Grassroots Teams to align every partnership initiative with overall brand messaging and marketing strategy
• Serve as the face of Road Runner Sports in your community a brand ambassador in every meeting, event, and conversation

What you'll bring:

• 3–5 years of experience in goal-driven sales, community outreach, or partnership development with a track record of building relationships that generate measurable results
• A natural competitive spirit and a winning personality you connect easily with everyone from front-line staff to C-suite executives
• Experience planning and executing field events, wellness activations, or community programs strongly preferred
• Accountability mindset: you set goals, track your own progress, and deliver regular performance reports without being asked
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license; frequent local travel within ~20 miles of assigned stores is a core part of this role
• Genuine passion for running, walking, and the active lifestyle community we serve

Your rewards!

• Earn competitive pay
• Contribute to an OUTSTANDING team
• Be the envy of your friends with discounts on ALL the latest gear and footwear
• Enjoy free running and walking events

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.

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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.