In Store Community Specialist Position Available In Lee, Florida

In Store Community Specialist 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars 23106 Fashion Dr, Estero, FL 33928 Fit2Run is seeking an energetic and community-focused in-store Community Specialist to lead outreach efforts and foster meaningful connections with the local running and fitness community while working part time as a Fit2Run Retail Associate and in conjunction with the Store Manager. This role is dedicated to part

• time community efforts: securing race packet pickup partnerships, engaging with local run clubs, coordinating community outreach, organizing in-store events to enhance brand awareness and drive traffic to Fit2Run locations and part time, performing day to day retail sale associate duties in-store.

Fit2Run is rapidly growing and looking to add retail sales associates needed for our Specialty Running store located within Estero. Retail experience is great but having a love for running is a plus!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

This role would split their time between part-time Community Specialist and part-time as a Retail Sales Associate.

Community Engagement & Outreach:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local running groups, race directors, fitness organizations, and wellness businesses to create strategic partnerships.
• Work with Community Marketing Coordinator to secure in-store hosted race packet pickup partnerships with local races and running events, coordinating logistics and promotional efforts.
• Organize and execute in-store events, including group runs, training workshops, and brand activations to engage the community.
• Collaborate with local fitness professionals, coaches, and athletes to create unique experiences that resonate with the running community.
• Represent Fit2Run at races, expos, and community events, promoting the brand and fostering connections.
• Partner with the Fit2Run marketing team to develop and distribute promotional materials for events and community initiatives.
• Facilitate Dr’s Program including outreach, Dr’s night planning, and overall success of the program
• Assist with social media and digital content creation to amplify event promotion and community engagement.
• Track engagement metrics, event participation, and partnership effectiveness to continuously improve outreach efforts.

Retail Sales Floor:

• Assist cleaning and organizing of inventory in backroom
• Assist manager in keeping all footwear styles, insoles, and socks displayed and under the proper categories
• Maintain general cleanliness of department, e.g
• keeping floor swept and mopped, footwear wall waxed, and dust shoe shelves
• Ensure all footwear customers are measured, scanned, fit, and gait analyzed, and that all of the selling processes are performed.
• Perform gait analysis according to Fit2Run procedures
• Assist customers to the fullest of ability
• Assist customers that come in with prescription pads
• fill prescriptions according to podiatrists’ recommendation. Reference manager for assistance.
• If necessary, help customers with other department purchases, or lead them to employees in other departments
• Always try to sell corresponding accessories with purchases, e.g
• socks and insoles with footwear. Also refer customers to all other areas of store in order to maximize sales.
• Assist in keeping entire store clean
• Follow all Fit2Run policies and procedures
• Follow Opening/Closing checklists
• Ensure all customers are being assisted

Qualifications:

• Passion for running, fitness, and community engagement.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and event-planning abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for events
• Social media proficiency is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for connecting people and fostering an inclusive fitness community.
• Retail experience preferred

Job Type:

Part-time & Full-time Apply here on Indeed or stop by our store and introduce yourself.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Vision insurance

Shift:

4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Night shift

Work Location:

In person