Saucony Brand Ambassador

Independent Contractor (1099) | Columbus, OH | Starting at $40/hour

Do you love running and enjoy sharing what makes a great shoe? Saucony is looking for Brand Ambassadors to represent its running footwear at DICK'S House of Sport. You'll be the go-to Saucony expert for the store's footwear team, sharing the product story in a way that feels natural and builds real relationships.

We exist to inspire and serve all humans to live their best lives by providing access to running, celebrating self-expression and creating a better world.  — Saucony

• Lead product education. Help DICK'S associates understand the technology, performance benefits and brand story behind Saucony's featured running styles,
• Own the Saucony presentation. Make sure key Saucony styles are presented to brand standards and stand out on a busy footwear wall.
• Engage shoppers. Connect with customers on the floor and suggest Saucony styles alongside what they're already considering.
• Keep product on the floor. Flag stock-outs and help get backstock out where shoppers can find it.
• Report with insight. Submit a visit report with before-and-after photos and a short written summary onThird
  
  Channel app.
• Scope: Set a monthly visit rhythm for the stores in your area and follow through on it.

• A genuine passion for running, and ideally an active part of the local running scene
• Retail expertise in footwear or athletic retail and know how to navigate the sales floor, the back room and store teams
• Turn product details into simple, memorable takeaways for store teams
• Build genuine rapport with associates and shoppers
• Eye for how product should look and how to make a brand stand out
• Planning your own time and solve problems independently

• $ 40/hour, based on location and prior experience
• Set your own schedule and coordinating visit times with the store
• Saucony footwear and apparel to wear on visits*
• Access to Saucony's Expert Voice courses and product discounts
• Deepen your expertise in performance footwear, merchandising and retail

• Work can begin once you complete Third Channel/Saucony onboarding (contingent on a background check)
• Required:
  
  a smartphone with internet access (iOS 17.0+ or Android 13.0+)

Third Channel connects brands with passionate, knowledgeable reps and pairs them with cloud-based technology built for in-store and online retail. Reps use the Third Channel app to capture store conditions and share insights, helping brands like Saucony look their best at retail.

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