Saucony Brand Ambassador

ThirdChannel • Glendale, AZ

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 Glendale, Arizona. The ambassador serves as a Saucony expert for the store's footwear team, sharing product technology, performance benefits, and the brand story while building relationships with associates and shoppers.

The role includes educating store associates, maintaining Saucony's product presentation to brand standards, engaging shoppers with 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) role offering $40 per hour, based on location and prior experience. The ambassador 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 is required.

Requirements

• Genuine passion for running; participation in the local running scene is ideal.
• Retail expertise in footwear or athletic retail and 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.
• A strong 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; work is contingent on a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Active involvement in the local running scene.

Responsibilities

• Educate DICK'S associates about Saucony technology, performance benefits, and the brand story behind featured running styles.
• Ensure key 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 products they are considering.
• Flag stock-outs and help bring backstock onto the sales floor.
• Submit a visit report through the ThirdChannel app with before-and-after photos and a short written summary.
• Set and follow a monthly visit schedule for stores in the assigned area.

Benefits

• Saucony footwear and apparel to wear on visits.
• Access to Saucony's ExpertVoice courses.
• Product discounts.
• Opportunity to deepen expertise in performance footwear, merchandising, and retail.
• Flexible scheduling; the ambassador sets their own schedule and coordinates visit times with the store.

What This Job Offers

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