Saucony Brand Ambassador
About The Position
Saucony is seeking a Brand Ambassador to represent its running footwear at DICK'S House of Sport in Friendswood, Texas. The ambassador serves as a Saucony product expert for the store's footwear team, explaining product technology, performance benefits, and the brand story in an approachable way while building relationships with associates and shoppers. The role includes educating store associates, maintaining Saucony product presentation to brand standards, engaging shoppers with relevant product suggestions, identifying stock-outs and helping bring backstock to the sales floor, and submitting visit reports with before-and-after photos and a written summary through the ThirdChannel app. The ambassador establishes and follows a monthly visit rhythm for stores in their area. This is an independent contractor (1099) position paying $40 per hour, based on location and prior experience. Ambassadors set their own schedules and coordinate visit times with the store. Work can begin after completion of ThirdChannel/Saucony onboarding, contingent on a background check. A smartphone with internet access is required.
Requirements
- Genuine passion for running.
- Retail expertise in footwear or athletic retail, including the ability to navigate the sales floor, back room, and store teams.
- Ability to turn product details into simple, memorable takeaways for store teams.
- Ability to build genuine rapport with associates and shoppers.
- An eye for product presentation and how to make a brand stand out.
- Ability to plan time and solve problems independently.
- Smartphone with internet access running iOS 17.0 or later, or Android 13.0 or later.
- Completion of ThirdChannel/Saucony onboarding; work is contingent on a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Active involvement in the local running scene.
Responsibilities
- Educate DICK'S associates on Saucony technology, performance benefits, featured running styles, and the brand story.
- Maintain Saucony product presentation to brand standards and help key styles 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 bring backstock onto 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.
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