Join Our Team as an Offsite Sales Coordinator at Running Lab! Are you passionate about building relationships, staying active, and making a meaningful impact in your community? Running Lab, a locally owned run specialty store in Brighton, MI, is looking for a motivated and organized Offsite Sales Coordinator to join our team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love the idea of combining sales, community engagement, and event coordination, this might be the perfect opportunity for you! At Running Lab, we've been inspiring people to move since 2011. Our expert footwear fitting experience, high-quality gear, and community events bring runners and walkers together in an inclusive and supportive environment. Now, we're looking for someone who shares our passion to help expand our presence beyond the retail floor. What You'll Do As the Offsite Sales Coordinator, you'll play a key role in bringing the Running Lab experience to workplaces, community organizations, events, and partner businesses.
Your responsibilities will include:
Building Relationships :
Develop, nurture, and manage long-term partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
Representing Running Lab :
Serve as the face of our brand at offsite events by scheduling, organizing, and executing meetings, presentations, and on-site selling events.
Expanding Our Reach :
Identify new outreach opportunities to grow Running Lab's footprint and community impact.
Event Coordination :
Plan, coordinate, and staff offsite events, ensuring all materials, staffing, and logistics are in place.
Tracking and Reporting :
Monitor partnership activity, event metrics, and sales using shared Excel or Google Sheets documents. Collaborating with
Teams :
Work closely with internal teams (marketing, operations, events) to align messaging and strategy.
Sales Floor Support :
Work 15-20 hours per week as a Sales Associate, assisting customers and providing expert footwear fittings when not scheduled for offsite events. What We're Looking For To succeed in this role, you'll need to be a self-motivated, relationship-driven professional who thrives in both independent and team environments. Here's what we're looking for:
Experience :
2+ years of retail or leadership experience.
Organizational Skills :
Ability to juggle multiple tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities.
Communication Skills :
Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to build genuine relationships.
Tech Savvy :
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for tracking and collaboration.
Presentation Skills :
Comfortable presenting, coordinating meetings, and engaging with groups of varying sizes.
Flexibility :
Willingness to travel regularly to offsite locations and work events, including nights and weekends.
Customer Service :
A strong background in customer service and team development.
Driving Requirements :
Clean driving record and a valid driver's license. Experience in community engagement, event coordination, sales outreach, or partnership development is preferred but not required. What We Offer At Running Lab, we value our team members and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. Here's what you can look forward to: Simple IRA with up to 3% match Healthcare coverage Maternity/Paternity leave Competitive salary (starting at $16/hour, up to $20/hour) Employee discounts on footwear, apparel, and gear Opportunities for professional development and industry events Why Join Running Lab? At Running Lab, we're more than just a retail store—we're a community. We're passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals, whether they're seasoned runners or just starting their journey. Our team is driven by a shared love for movement, connection, and inclusivity. If you're looking for a workplace where you can make a difference and be part of a supportive, energetic team, we'd love to hear from you! Ready to Apply? If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Join us at Running Lab and help us inspire more people to move. Apply today!