Full-Time

Retail Sales Positions

Deadline 3/4/27
Road Runner Sports

Road Runner Sports

501-1,000 employees

Specialty running gear and footwear retailer

Compensation Overview

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

+ Bonus Potential

Arlington, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Reliability and flexible schedule availability (will include a combination of days, evenings, holidays, and must be available on weekends)
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in customer service or sales. Seasoned salesperson (10+ years exp) preferred.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to work in a fun, lively, and energetic atmosphere every single day
  • Ability to make customers feel valued
  • Desire to lead by example while inspiring those around you to be their BEST.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and 1 year of related experience preferred, or equivalent combination of the education and the experience
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends depending upon the needs of the business
  • Ability to perform the basic functions of the job.
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills in both verbal and written format.
  • Must demonstrate an openness to feedback and ability to be open minded and adaptable to changing priorities
Responsibilities
  • Provide excellent customer service and drive store sales by assisting customers, meeting sales goals and contributing to a high-energy, customer-focused environment.
  • Lead by example and inspire team members to be their best.
  • Contribute to training and development of staff; support a fast-paced specialty retail selling culture.
  • Maintain an immaculate store appearance through merchandising and organizational tasks.
  • Assist with daily store operations and priorities, including scheduling and prioritizing tasks to meet business needs.
  • Provide a positive customer experience and build relationships to encourage repeat business.
  • Engage in problem solving and offer creative solutions to customer needs.
  • Support leadership in delivering consistent customer service and achieving sales targets.
  • Participate in events and promotions to drive sales and brand awareness
Desired Qualifications
  • Seasoned salesperson (10+ years exp) preferred for Fit Expert and Sales Lead roles
  • Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and 1 year of related experience preferred for Sales Lead
  • 10+ years of experience in a fast-paced specialty retail selling culture is preferred
  • Excellent customer experience behaviors, strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, creative problem solving and sound decision making skills, effective delegation and validation and the ability to efficiently execute daily priorities
  • Flexibility to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends depending upon the needs of the business

Road Runner Sports operates as a specialty retailer of running shoes and athletic gear, helping customers find the best fit through in-store fittings and expert guidance. Its products include shoes, apparel, and accessories selected through personalized fitting experiences aimed at comfort and performance. The business differentiates itself with a high-energy, customer-first service model, a large nationwide staff, and a community-oriented approach that emphasizes personalized fittings and education over standard sales. The goal is to deliver a WOW experience to every customer and keep people moving by providing fit-tested gear across multiple states and ongoing expansion.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Retail expansion into Riverside County captures underserved running community in Southern California markets.
  • FIT FINDER technology available exclusively in Road Runner Sports stores drives foot traffic conversion.
  • Saucony partnership and PHIT America sponsorship strengthen community engagement and customer retention.

What critics are saying

  • Nike's March 2026 DTC app with AI fitting directly threatens core running shoe market share.
  • On Running's 50-store expansion by end-2026 poaches premium customers from Road Runner's California footprint.
  • Strava-Apple Watch integration bypasses Perfect Fit Zone, reducing referral traffic from running apps by 60%.

What makes Road Runner Sports unique

  • FIT FINDER 3D foot scanner provides exclusive static and dynamic analysis in under 10 minutes.
  • PHIT America partnership expands school fitness programs, building brand loyalty among younger demographics.
  • Personalized shoe and gear recommendations integrate purchase history across all store locations seamlessly.

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Company News

Patch
Jan 3rd, 2024
Road Runner Sports Opening New Store In Temecula, First In RivCo

Road Runner Sports, which sells running, fitness and athletic products, is set to open its doors this month at 40620 Winchester Road, Suite B.

SGB Online
Aug 21st, 2023
Road Runner Sports Partners with PHIT America on Fitness Programs for Kids

Road Runner Sports partners with PHIT America on fitness programs for kids.

PR Newswire
Aug 16th, 2023
Road Runner Sports And Phit America Partner To Improve Kids' Health

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Road Runner Sports , the premier retailer of running, fitness and innovative athletic products, and PHIT America, America's leading charity improving children's health, have joined efforts to get thousands of children more active for improved physical and mental health. Road Runner Sports will significantly expand PHIT America's programs in U.S. schools by becoming the Presenting Sponsor of PHIT America's AMPED running/walking fitness program.PHIT America believes that PE teachers have the "Most Important Job in America." Pictured is a PE teacher leading elementary school AMPED participants in a fun run that earns them awards. PHIT America works with partners like Road Runner Sports to create healthier, smarter and happier kids. Pictured are elementary school AMPED program participants.Mike Gotfredson, Founder and CEO of Road Runner Sports, explained why this partnership makes so much sense

Chain Store Age
May 2nd, 2023
Road Runner Sports upgrades in-store fitting experience | Chain Store Age

Road Runner Sports, which initially began offering proprietary 3D foot scanners in select stores in 2019, is now launching an all-new 3D foot scanner called Fit Finder.

Benzinga
Apr 27th, 2023
Road Runner Sports Launches New Fit Finder Experience In 46 Stores Across The Country

Road Runner Sports, the premier retailer of running, fitness and innovative athletic products, is launching FIT FINDER, an all-new 3D foot scanner and the next iteration of the widely recognized Perfect Fit Zone in-store experience. The innovative 3D foot scanning technology offers comprehensive analysis and personalized shoe and gear recommendations for Road Runner Sports customers.SAN DIEGO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Road Runner Sports, the premier retailer of running, fitness and innovative athletic products, today announced the launch of FIT FINDER, an all-new 3D foot scanner and the next iteration of the widely recognized Perfect Fit Zone in-store experience. Created by long-time Road Runner Sports partner FootBalance, the FIT FINDER 3D Foot Scanning technology was developed specifically for Road Runner Sports' customer needs and fully integrates the Perfect Fit Zone into one, cohesive system. The technology is available only in Road Runner Sports retail locations across the country and provides an exclusive in-store shoe fitting experience that is completely free, and quickly and easily finds perfect-fitting shoes, socks and custom insoles for runners and walkers in under 10 minutes."Our new FIT FINDER 3D foot scanning technology offers a totally unique customer experience, available exclusively in Road Runner Sports retail locations here in the U.S.," said Road Runner Sports President Mike Gotfredson, Jr. "In less than 10 minutes, our Fit Specialists can provide customers with a comprehensive health-based foot analysis as well as personalized shoe and gear recommendations, including our own award-winning custom insoles. With the new FIT FINDER scanner each customer's previous fit zone results, including purchase history, can now be accessed across all stores providing a more seamless experience."FIT FINDER combines a static (standing) and dynamic (running) video-based foot analysis that is designed to support multi product-category recommendations, including footwear, custom insoles, socks, injury and prevention products and apparel – all based on the customer's personal preferences and their own foot analysis