Saucony Brand Ambassador

ThirdChannel • Pittsburgh, PA

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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The ambassador serves as a Saucony expert for the store's footwear team, educating associates about product technology, performance benefits, and the brand story, while building relationships with store staff and shoppers.

The role includes maintaining Saucony product presentation standards, engaging customers on the sales floor, 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 schedule for stores in their area.

This is an independent contractor (1099) position paying $40 per hour, based on location and prior experience. The ambassador sets their own schedule and coordinates visit times with stores. Work may begin after 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.
• Smartphone with internet access running iOS 17.0 or later, or Android 13.0 or later.
• Complete 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 footwear technology, performance benefits, and brand story.
• Maintain the Saucony presentation and ensure featured styles meet brand standards and stand out on the footwear wall.
• Engage shoppers and suggest Saucony styles alongside products they are considering.
• Identify 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 schedule for stores in the assigned area.
• Coordinate visit times with stores.

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.

What This Job Offers

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