Saucony Brand Ambassador

ThirdChannel • Gaithersburg, MD

2d • $40 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Saucony is seeking a Brand Ambassador to represent its running footwear at DICK'S House of Sport in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Brand Ambassador serves as the store’s Saucony expert, educating footwear associates about product technology, performance benefits, and the brand story; maintaining Saucony’s presentation standards; and engaging shoppers with product suggestions. The role involves setting and following a monthly visit rhythm for stores in the assigned area and submitting visit reports with before-and-after photos and a written summary through the ThirdChannel app.

This is an independent contractor (1099) position starting at $40 per hour, with compensation based on location and prior experience. The contractor sets their own schedule and coordinates visit times with the store. Work may begin after completing ThirdChannel/Saucony onboarding, contingent on a background check. A smartphone with internet access running iOS 17.0 or later or Android 13.0 or later is required.

Requirements

• Genuine passion for running; being active in the local running scene is described as ideal.
• Retail expertise in footwear or athletic retail, including familiarity with 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 making 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; starting work is contingent on a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Active involvement in the local running scene.

Responsibilities

• Educate DICK'S footwear associates about Saucony product technology, performance benefits, and brand story.
• Ensure featured Saucony styles are presented according to brand standards and stand out on the footwear wall.
• Engage shoppers on the sales floor and suggest Saucony styles alongside the 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.
• Set your own schedule and coordinate visit times with the store.

What This Job Offers

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