Trade-in Event Coordinator (Sporting Goods) - Wisconsin/Chicago

SidelineSwap•Chicago, IL

32d•Remote

About The Position

The Trade-in Event Coordinator will be the face of SidelineSwap in their region, running pop-up trade-in events at partner retail stores. This role involves buying high-quality used sports gear from athletes and sports families, and managing a personal SidelineSwap business account for reselling that gear. The position requires a blend of event management and online store operations, with a focus on building retail partnerships, evaluating gear, providing excellent customer service, and managing inventory and sales performance.

Requirements

Hustler's mindset; treat the role like your own business.
Strong customer service instincts.
Comfort talking to anyone.
Comfort working independently.
Entrepreneurial experience or a side hustle is a big plus.
General sports knowledge; expertise in one sport preferred.
Comfort working independently in a remote, non-traditional schedule.
Demonstrated leadership characteristics (team captains, project management, etc).
Valid driver's license.
Available to work on weekends.
Entrepreneurial hustlers: Naturally curious, eager to learn, comfortable thinking on your feet, and approaches all scenarios as a problem-solver.
Must operate well under pressure, and be comfortable in fast-paced environments.
Highly accountable: Can be counted on to show up on time, be prepared and ready to work hard.
Acts like an owner, and has a basic understanding of financial metrics so that you can use data to drive future business decisions.
Delivers great customer experiences: Takes pride in going above and beyond to delight customers.
Enjoys interacting in-person with customers, building relationships with partners, and motivating part-time staff.
Excellence: Passion for the craft. Holds a high standard for themselves and those around them.
Entrepreneurial: Creative problem solver who constantly seeks ways to innovate/improve on the status quo. Self-starter who can prioritize effectively. Willing to take risks and fail. Intellectually curious about everything they do.
Trust: Willing to trust their teammates to do their jobs well. Attempts to see problems from opposing perspectives.
Communication: Has strong opinions, loosely held. Effectively communicates opinions. Honest - doesn’t beat around the bush when delivering critical feedback and can explain why that feedback is appropriate.
Coachable: Willing to be pushed outside their comfort zone. Constantly seeks feedback and takes that feedback well. Always looks for ways to improve based on feedback.