Fleet Feet · 3 weeks ago
Outside Sales Coordinator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelFleet Feet Chicago is dedicated to inspiring and empowering runners in the Chicagoland area. The Outside Sales Coordinator will support the relationship building and execution of outside sales opportunities, focusing on hospitals, corporations, and wellness organizations.
Retail
Responsibilities
Work with Outside Sales Manager to identify and generate sales opportunity leads within the greater Chicagoland area
Ensure a Fleet Feet fit experience is being maintained at outside (off-site) selling events
Create and plan assortments based on sales projections and opportunities
Manage and balance inventory before and after sales events
Collaborate with operations team to ensure all vehicles, materials and product are being properly maintained and inventoried
Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activities and functions
Work schedule will be based upon the demands of the business. In a typical week, this position will work 1-2 days out of the business office and 3-4 days off-site or at the distribution center based on sales opportunities being scheduled. In addition, during key company events additional time in the retail stores and/or offsite will be required
Strong business acumen and retail industry knowledge, preferred
Strong ability to coach and influence without direct authority
Ability to think strategically about issues and opportunities to properly assess impacts
Problem-solver who enjoys challenges and takes pride in creating the right solution
Excellent communicator with the ability to listen and adapt
Communicate professionally with team members and vendors
Builds and maintains trust by using sound judgment
Collaborative and customer-centric
Willing to go above and beyond when needed
Live an active lifestyle
Valid driver’s license
Frequent moderate to heavy (20-50+lb) lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required
Travel, including overnight stays, required
Qualification
Required
Work with Outside Sales Manager to identify and generate sales opportunity leads within the greater Chicagoland area
Ensure a Fleet Feet fit experience is being maintained at outside (off-site) selling events
Create and plan assortments based on sales projections and opportunities
Manage and balance inventory before and after sales events
Collaborate with operations team to ensure all vehicles, materials and product are being properly maintained and inventoried
Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activities and functions
Work schedule will be based upon the demands of the business
Ability to think strategically about issues and opportunities to properly assess impacts
Problem-solver who enjoys challenges and takes pride in creating the right solution
Excellent communicator with the ability to listen and adapt
Communicate professionally with team members and vendors
Builds and maintains trust by using sound judgment
Collaborative and customer-centric
Willing to go above and beyond when needed
Live an active lifestyle
Valid driver's license
Frequent moderate to heavy (20-50+lb) lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required
Travel, including overnight stays, required
Hours of work for this position may vary based on work schedule
Position requires moving around for periods of 2-4 hours without a rest break task sequencing, and using point-of-sale computers
Occasional moderate to heavy (10-25+lb) lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required
Work environment includes substantial communication with customers, working in a retail environment with product displays and stockroom with inventory, and potentially slippery surfaces
Preferred
Strong business acumen and retail industry knowledge
Strong ability to coach and influence without direct authority
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance provided the first month
401k (pre/post tax options) after 1-year anniversary with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
Paid Time Off & Sick Time Off
Employee/Vendor Discounts
Training Program Discounts
Company
Fleet Feet
At Fleet Feet we believe that running has the power to change everything, and we work hard every day to bring this vision to life.
Founded in 1976
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joey Pointer
President and CEO; Member of Board of Directors
Roger Willis
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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