At Fleet Feet Chicago, we believe that Running Changes Everything. For over 25 years, we have curated and created products, programs, and experiences that inspire and empower runners in the Chicagoland area. We believe it’s a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers with the gear they need to be successful in their active endeavors. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced, and fun. We don’t mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. We run together to solve a problem, reach a goal, get inspired, and champion our brand each day. We are in full pursuit to find passionate people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life. Joining Fleet Feet Chicago is joining a team and a community that ignites and promotes running and fitness. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff or customers. We truly believe that running changes everything.

As a Retail Experience Manager in a store location, you will be responsible for the day-to-day and long-term success of retail staff with a focus on customer experience and store sales. We believe that each one of our staff members is a key contributor to our brand’s success. This position will help create the best customer experience by focusing on what matters most, our team. You will be responsible for effectively onboarding, developing, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and education of each team member. Our Retail Experience Manager will oversee our Retail Sales Associate, or Outfitters, as we call them, to ensure each customer is outfitted with everything they need to get started or to keep going. This position will be expected to be on the sales floor 5 days a week.  Joining Fleet Feet Chicago is joining a team and a community that ignites and promotes running and fitness. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff or customers. We truly believe that running changes everything.

• Available to work a flexible schedule, including, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Demonstrated leadership ability with at least 2-3 years of retail experience in a customer facing sales setting required
• Proven track record of leading your team by example; provide feedback and coach in the moment
• Deliver the best customer experience by creating a positive staff culture with a focus on performance management and education
• Maintain the highest sales metrics in the store and meet sales goals set forth by leadership
• Coach all store team members on individual sales metrics, helping them achieve business goals by setting expectations, delegating and providing tools and resources
• Foster growth of others through recognition, coaching and development opportunities
• Ability to have hard conversations (performance, disciplinary, etc.)
• Own and manage administrative and operational tasks, customer interactions and a fast-paced environment while staying organized
• Professional and timely internal and external communication
• Build and maintain trust from staff and customers by using sound judgment when making business decisions
• Passionate, positive, self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Collaborative and customer-centric
• Willing to go above and beyond when needed
• Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activities, and functions

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Compensation commensurate on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k (pre/post tax options) after 1-year anniversary
• Paid Time Off
• Employee/Vendor Discounts

Perks:

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Training Program and Product Discounts
• Passionate team members

Fleet Feet franchisees operate as independent business owners. If you apply and are hired at a Franchise location, you would be an employee of that Fleet Feet franchisee and not an employee of the Fleet Feet Corporation. We have opportunities within both our franchise locations and our Fleet Feet Corporation.