adidas Market Specialist, Running - Houston, TX

Houston, TX (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead adidas community activation and in-store education to turn runners into advocates through events, trainings, and authentic brand representation.

  • Own planning and execution of local demos, in-store activations, and community events.
  • Must-have: 4–6 years in event activation or retail training within sports or lifestyle brands.
  • Standout: Strong interpersonal skills, credibility with runners, and capacity to travel across markets.

Job Description

Lead adidas community activation and in-store education to turn runners into advocates through events, trainings, and authentic brand representation.

  • Own planning and execution of local demos, in-store activations, and community events.
  • Must-have: 4–6 years in event activation or retail training within sports or lifestyle brands.
  • Standout: Strong interpersonal skills, credibility with runners, and capacity to travel across markets.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of and passion for running and the running community.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities across retail and community.
  • 4–6 years of experience in event activation, retail training, or related roles within sports or lifestyle brands.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire and educate diverse audiences.
  • Highly organized and self-sufficient, capable of working independently while collaborating with cross-functional partners.
  • Comfortable adapting to a dynamic schedule and managing travel across your market.
  • You will be expected to work 40 hours a week with a Wednesday-Sunday workweek, including occasional evenings.
  • There is no office for this position. When you're not in stores, you're in the car. When you're not in the car, you're in the stores, with some working from home time sprinkled in.
  • You must have access to a reliable vehicle with the required insurance minimums (we'll reimburse you for certain work-related mileage).
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