Saucony Brand Ambassador

ThirdChannel • Minnetonka, MN

1d • $40 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Saucony is seeking a Brand Ambassador to represent its running footwear at DICK'S House of Sport in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The ambassador serves as the store's Saucony footwear expert, educating DICK'S associates about product technology, performance benefits, and the brand story, while building relationships with store teams and shoppers. The role includes maintaining Saucony's in-store presentation, helping shoppers discover Saucony styles, monitoring product availability, and reporting store conditions through the ThirdChannel app.

The representative sets and follows a monthly visit rhythm for stores in their area and coordinates visit times with the store. This is an independent contractor (1099) role paying starting at $40 per hour, based on location and prior experience. Work can begin after completing ThirdChannel/Saucony onboarding, contingent on a background check.

Requirements

• Genuine passion for running.
• Retail expertise in footwear or athletic retail, including familiarity with the sales floor, back room, and store teams.
• Ability to explain product details as simple, memorable takeaways for store teams.
• Ability to build rapport with associates and shoppers.
• An eye for product presentation and making a brand stand out.
• Ability to plan time and solve problems independently.
• A smartphone with internet access running iOS 17.0 or later, or Android 13.0 or later.
• Completion of ThirdChannel/Saucony onboarding and a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Active involvement in the local running scene.

Responsibilities

• Educate DICK'S associates about Saucony product technology, performance benefits, and brand story.
• Maintain the Saucony presentation and ensure key styles meet brand standards and stand out on the footwear wall.
• Engage shoppers on the sales floor and suggest Saucony styles alongside products they are considering.
• Flag stock-outs and help move backstock to the sales floor.
• Submit visit reports through the ThirdChannel app, including before-and-after photos and a short written summary.
• Set and follow a monthly visit rhythm for stores in the assigned area.
• Coordinate visit times with the store.

Benefits

• Saucony footwear and apparel to wear on visits.
• Access to Saucony's ExpertVoice courses and product discounts.
• Opportunity to deepen expertise in performance footwear, merchandising, and retail.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed