Retail Marketing Coordinator

Fleet Feet; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High energy atmosphere

Training and advancement opportunities

Community involvement and service

Product discounts

Passionate team

Job summary

Fleet Feet in Des Moines is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to connect with our running community and extend our store's reach through grassroots and digital outreach.

You will support the Marketing Manager, organize events, manage social channels, and help retain customers by delivering engaging campaigns and partnerships with local races.

Join a fast-paced, inclusive team focused on delivering exceptional service and growing Fleet Feet's presence in the Des Moines area.

Qualifications

• Experience developing grassroots and social media campaigns.
• Ability to drive store foot traffic and customer engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute grassroots marketing and social media campaigns to engage local runners.
• Support Marketing Manager to drive in-store traffic and meet sales goals.
• Coordinate outreach events, expos, and race partnerships.
• Collaborate with Store Management and local clubs to strengthen community relations.

Skills

Social media marketing

Grassroots outreach

Communication skills

Event coordination

Project management

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our CompanyWe believe

Overview

Our CompanyWe believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 280 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it’s a privilege to serve and to deliver unmatched service and support when outfitting every customer. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced and fun, wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever it’s needed. We run together to solve problems, reach goals, encourage others and champion our brand. We are always in pursuit of hardworking people to join our quest and bring our core values to life.

Responsibilities

As a Marketing Coordinator of a store location, you will focus on reaching our current running community and new running and fitness communities in our surrounding area. This position assists the Marketing Manager to drive customers into the store, reach sales objectives and acquire and retain customers. This position will be involved with grassroots marketing efforts, social media marketing, email marketing, outreach events and expos, building and maintaining race partnerships, along with coordinating packet pickups and race support. This position allows you to work collaboratively with Store Management, the Retail Experience Team, the Running Club Team, and the local community.

Qualifications

• Available to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Proven track record of cold calling and building grassroots relationships. preferred
• Working knowledge of Social Media and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint),
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts/ plan something and see it through to completion
• Professional and timely internal and external communication
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Collaborative and customer-centric
• Willing to go above and beyond when needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead and direct others
• Action-oriented, level-headed, and consistent
• Communicate professionally with customers and team
• Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activities, and functions

Perks

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Training Program and Product Discounts
• Passionate team members

Fleet Feet franchisees operate as independent business owners. If you apply and are hired at a Franchise location, you would be an employee of that Fleet Feet franchisee and not an employee of the Fleet Feet Corporation. We have opportunities within both our franchise locations and our Fleet Feet Corporation. Full-Time