Retail Sales Associate (Outfitter)

Fleet Feet; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Exclusive discounts

Professional development

Community engagement

Inspiring team culture

Full-time benefits

Part-time benefits

Job summary

Fleet Feet is seeking an Outfitter to help customers choose gear and support their fitness journey. You will join a dynamic team delivering personalized solutions and building lasting relationships with customers.

This role emphasizes listening, care, and expertise, with opportunities to grow through training, mentorship, and community involvement. Fleet Feet values inclusivity and a mission that running changes everything.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in choosing gear and provide expert guidance.
• Listen to customer needs and offer personalized solutions, outfitting each individual with suitable products.
• Build lasting relationships with customers, vendors, and peers through attentive service and product knowledge.
• Collaborate with team to create a welcoming and inclusive shopping experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Our Company

We believeRunning 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 run together to solve problems, reach goals, encourage others and champion our brand.

Overview

As an Outfitter, you are the heart and sole of our brand experience. Every day, you have the opportunity to equip customers with the gear and support they need to cross their next finish line — wherever their journey takes them. In this role, you go above and beyond to serve our customers and communities with care, passion, and expertise. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that builds lasting relationships with customers, vendors, and peers by actively listening, offering personalized solutions, and outfitting each individual with everything they need to start, continue, or elevate their fitness journey. At Fleet Feet, we pride ourselves on putting people first. We know that the work we do — and the connections we make — are truly one-of-a-kind. We believe, with all our hearts, that running changes everything.

Step into your next career with Fleet Feet! and help us change lives one stride at a time.

Benefits

"Great People Deserve Great Perks & Benefits"

• 401(k) with 4% Company Match:Available to employees aged 21+ at company-owned stores.
• Exclusive Discounts:Enjoy savings on industry-leading products and specialized training programs.
• Professional Development:Grow your career through mentorship opportunities, employee resource groups, and ongoing learning sessions designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Community Engagement:Get involved in local outreach and service initiatives that align with our purpose-driven mission.
• Inspiring Team Culture:Join supportive, passionate teammates who live the mission every day.
• Full Time Benefits:Employees working 30+ hours per week can explore our benefits summary for details on healthcare, wellness, and more.
• Part-Time Benefits:Employees working 15–29 hours per week can explore our benefits summary for details on healthcare, wellness, and more.

Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our hiring practices, workplace culture, and community engagement.

Fleet Feet utilizes E-Verify in all corporate and company-operated stores as part of the hiring process.

Join Us

• Passionate, positive, and proactive.
• Flexible and available to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in customer-facing roles (preferred).
• Excellent communicators and standout colleagues.
• Motivated to learn, adapt, and go the extra mile.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs and working on your feet in a retail setting.