Marketing & Events Manager
Marketing & Events Manager (Part-Time)
Sole Sports Running Zone - Greater Phoenix Area
Join a growing, locally-owned running company!
Do you have a passion for health and fitness? Are you able to successfully lead teams to meet & exceed sales goals? Do you want to work for a locally-owned company that values you and treats you like family? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Job Title: Marketing & Events Manager (Part-Time)
Our Company: Sole Sports Running Zone (www.solesportsrunning.com)
Company Description: Sole Sports launched in 2007 to help runners & walkers find the perfect shoe for their feet. Utilizing a 3D Foot Scanner & Video Gait Analysis, Sole Sports is committed to finding the shoes that work best for our customer’s natural biomechanics. We have a strong passion for helping customers, and pride ourselves on our customer service, attention to detail, product knowledge & willingness to problem-solve. Our company treats everyone with respect while promoting a positive and fun working atmosphere. You might have seen us around the community participating in training groups, group runs, races and charity events. While off-site participation of our staff is not required, you can clearly see we have a passion for helping our community!
Job Description: As a Marketing & Events Manager, you will be responsible for reaching new and current customers in the Greater Phoenix area through social media marketing, email marketing, digital marketing & community-based events. This position works alongside the General Manager and Retail Sales Managers to drive customers into the store, reach sales objectives and acquire and retain customers. This position allows you to work directly with our Group Run Leaders, Local Running Clubs, Race Directors & Referral Partners (Medical, Social).
Compensation: Competitive hourly salary with opportunity to increase on an annual timeline based on sales, merit and experience.
Benefits:
- 401k with Company Match
- Discounted Products
- Free/Discounted Event Entries
- Discounted Goods & Services from our Community Partners
Hours:
- TBD | Includes some evenings & weekends
Locations:
- Tempe: 1006 E Warner Rd. #104, Tempe, AZ 85284
- Scottsdale: 7001 N Scottsdale Rd. #170, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
- Arcadia: 4730 E Indian School Rd. #125, Phoenix, AZ 85018
- Offsite Locations as necessary (Events, Group Runs, etc)
Requirements:
- A passion for running, walking, health and fitness
- High understanding of marketing principles
- Proficiency in Social Media Applications a plus (Meta-Suite, LinkedIn, Others)
- Proficiency in Email Marketing Applications a plus (
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong desire to consistently achieve sales goals and marketing KPIs
- Ability to build a strong customer base by designing and implementing marketing programs & outreach strategies
- Leadership and influence in the community through developing relationships with local leaders in business, non-profit, and running organizations
- An entrepreneurial spirit to identify opportunities that tackle customer problems and create additional revenue within your area of expertise
- Support all Sole Sports initiatives, activities, and functions
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- 2+ Years of retail or marketing experience
- Flexible work schedule to include weekends, nights, mornings & holidays
- Demonstrated track record of growing consumer base
- Enthusiastic, Energetic, and Personable Professional Demeanor
- Can Own and Manage Administrative Tasks, Customer Interactions and a Fast-Paced Environment while Staying Organized
- Professional and Timely Internal and External Communication (Written & Verbal)
- Ambitious, Hardworking and Team-Oriented
- Collaborative and Customer-centric
- Must have reliable and timely transportation available
How to Apply: In-Person or online at: