Road Runner Sports · 1 month ago
Community Partnership Manager
Elkridge, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expRoad Runner Sports is a company focused on promoting active lifestyles through strategic partnerships. The Community Partnership Manager will build relationships with brands and organizations to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition, while also managing partnerships and marketing initiatives.
E-CommerceSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Develop and implement partnership marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with like-minded brands, business and organizations both inside and outside the health and wellness space
Collaborate with internal teams, retail district managers and store leaders to align partnership initiatives with overall marketing objectives and brand messaging
Negotiate partnership agreements and contracts to ensure mutually beneficial terms and conditions
Manage day-to-day communication and relationship-building with partners to ensure smooth collaboration and successful execution
Attend and take lead on key events in your territory, helping to direct setup and event flow, engaging customers and helping with event breakdown
Track and analyze key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of partnership campaigns and optimize future strategies
Develop creative marketing campaigns and promotions in collaboration with partners to engage our target audience
Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities to identify new partnership opportunities and stay ahead of the curve
Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute partnership marketing initiatives on time and within budget
Act as a brand ambassador for Road Runner Sports in all partnership interactions to uphold brand values and integrity
Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on partnership performance
Monitor and manage partnership marketing budget to ensure efficient allocation of resources and maximize profitability
Stay up-to-date with best practices in partnership marketing and make recommendations for continuous improvement in processes and strategies
Collaborate with the marketing and retail teams to integrate partnership initiatives into overall marketing campaigns and messaging for a cohesive brand experience
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-5 years experience in goal-driven sales environment
Passionate about the running/walking/fitness community
Accountability and ability to create and provide regular reports on your results and progress to your manager
Results-driven professional with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of personality types at all levels of an organization
Team player who can work as well independently as you can partnering with your teammates
Proficient in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
Skilled in data analysis to formulate strategic business plans based on insights
Strong problem-solving skills to define issues, gather data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions
Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook
Skilled in fostering a culture of transparent and positive communication and collaborating effectively with employees at all levels
Open to regular and frequent communication with field teams and other departments to ensure operational efficiency
Benefits
Earn a solid compensation while working on a variety of tasks each day.
Make new friends and work as a team!
Take pride in our products and support our team as they educate our customers on all the latest gear (shoes, socks, insoles, apparel, and accessories!)
Take advantage of DISCOUNTS on all your favorite brands!
Company
Road Runner Sports
Road Runner Shoes is sell product of running shoes, running clothing, and the best running shoe brands for everything.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
T
Tom Compogiannis
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Arizona Daily Star
2025-02-05
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