Professional Store Runner Jobs in Countryside, IL

 JOIN THE FITNESS REVOLUTION!

Are you looking for a fulfilling retail position that combines a love of helping customers find their Perfect Fit with great perks, a strong team environment, room to grow, and competitive earning potential?

You're in luck, we are always looking for great talent to join our teams as;

• Fit Experts- $20.00 hour (Base of $16.00 plus bonus of $4.00+ per hour)
• Sales Leads-$21.00 hour (Base of $17.00 plus bonus of $4.00+ per hour)

About us

• Road Runner Sports is proud to have been recognized as the 2023 Footwear Retailer of the Year by Footwear Magazine.
• Founded in a San Diego garage over 40 years ago.
• Road Runner Sports has 52 stores across the country, and we are growing!
• Our Values, Mission & Purpose (we call them Our 6 Pillars) are Be Different, Bring the WOW, Build something great together, Get Moving, Stay Active, and Live Healthy.

About the job

• You will join a family of Team Members who share your passion for a healthy and active lifestyle.
• You will make a difference in customers’ lives as you help them on their journey to a healthier life!
• This is a sales-based position and you’ll be given the tools and training to make you successful.
• You’ll be rewarded, through our generous bonus program, for your customer service and your ability to consistently hit your sales goals.
• You will also enjoy huge DISCOUNTS on all your favorite brands!

At Road Runner Sports, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and continue to do things differently. To excel in a role, you will be agile and adaptable to the ever-changing needs of our business. 

Are you ready to RUN with us? Let’s see if you have what it takes

Fit Expert

• 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 your customers feel valued
• Desire to lead by example while inspiring those around you to be their BEST.

Sales Lead

• 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 experience
• Minimum of 1+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail selling culture is preferred. Seasoned salesperson (10+ years exp) preferred.
• Leadership skills including: Excellent customer experience behaviors, a 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
• 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

Rewards

• Earn competitive pay plus bonus potential
• Receive out of this world training to grow your career
• Contribute to an OUTSTANDING team as you drive in store sales
• Be the envy of your friends with discounts on ALL the latest gear and footwear
• Enjoy free running and walking events
• Take pride in merchandising, and maintaining an immaculate workplace

After acceptance of a potential offer, the successful completion of a background check will be required prior to start date. The offer is contingent upon the information received in this report, and will be carried out in accordance with Local, State, and Federal laws.

We’re committed to protecting your privacy rights.  We collect personal information from you, including personally identifying information, professional or employment-related information, and educational information. The purpose of this collection is to assist in evaluating your application for employment.

To ensure your application is received as timely as possible, we encourage you to apply directly onto our Road Runner Sports Career page.   

As you apply directly on our site, we will be reaching out to you within the next 10 days should your experience and qualifications meet our requirements for this position.