Chief Marketing Officer

Road Runner Sports•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Road Runner Sports is looking for a Chief Marketing Officer, with experience at a curated multi-brand Retailer, to join our executive leadership team. You will also run and grow the e-commerce channel. In this role, you will own the full marketing vision for one of the nation's most beloved specialty running retailers, leading brand strategy, customer acquisition, loyalty, performance marketing, and the team that brings it all to life across 50+ stores and our Ecommerce business. You will serve as the voice of our customer in the C-suite, the architect of how millions of runners and walkers experience our brand, and the driving force behind the growth that keeps Road Runner Sports ahead of the field. About Us: Road Runner Sports was 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

Requirements

15+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience including senior or executive-level roles in consumer-facing, omni-channel retail and/or D2C organizations
A proven track record of driving measurable revenue growth through integrated brand, performance, and lifecycle marketing strategies
Deep working knowledge of customer loyalty programs
Deep expertise across the full marketing mix, including branding, paid media, SEO/SEM, social, email, SMS, social, affiliate, CRM, loyalty, content, and local store marketing
Strong command of analytics, customer data, ROI, and modern marketing technology stacks
Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing marketing teams
Executive presence and exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire teams, influence the C-suite, and represent the Road Runner Sports brand with credibility and passion
Bachelor's degree required
Passion for running, active lifestyles, and the community that defines Road Runner Sports

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the marketing strategy to drive revenue, brand growth, and customer acquisition
Lead the Ecommerce business to generate double-digit annual revenue growth
Lead the VIP loyalty program to generate double-digit annual membership growth
Support Retail to achieve double-digit annual revenue growth
Grow first-time buyers by 5% across Ecommerce and Retail
Shape and champion the Road Runner Sports brand through positioning, storytelling, and the customer experience that makes us the retailer runners trust most
Build and inspire a world-class marketing team, attracting top talent and creating a culture of innovation, accountability, and performance
Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team as a key strategic thought partner on business growth, customer strategy, and long-term brand expansion