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Inner Circle Agency Inc.

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Direct experience organizing and running industry trade shows or exhibitions * Analytical mindset, comfortable using data to guide marketing decisions Preferred: * Mandarin language ability

Oglethorpe Power Corp.

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Analyst II- Senior Analyst Financial and Energy Forecasting Experience running industry standard production cost model software (i.e. ENCOMPASS, AURORA, PLEXOS, PROMOD, SATURN, or similar) to support ...

Powerpro

$65K - $75K/yr

Job Qualifications: * 2 - 3 years of experience, preferably in the cycling/running industry in inside/outside sales or customer service. * Knowledge of JD Edwards and/or basic inventory and sales ...

Carbon Performance

Run Coach

Nashville, TN · On-site

$45 - $65/hr

Help build one of the fastest-growing running communities in the industry. * Make a lasting impact on members' health, performance, and confidence. If you're passionate about running, love coaching ...

Shimano Inc.

$65K - $75K/yr

Job Qualifications: * 2 - 3 years of experience, preferably in the cycling/running industry in inside/outside sales or customer service. * Knowledge of JD Edwards and/or basic inventory and sales ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for running industry in the United States is $47,079.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $51,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Running Industry job involves working in roles related to the sport of running, including retail, marketing, event management, coaching, product development, and brand representation. Professionals in this industry may work for running shoe companies, race organizers, specialty running stores, or sports media outlets. These jobs often require a passion for running, knowledge of the sport, and strong communication or technical skills, depending on the role.

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The running industry offers a variety of career paths, including roles in retail management, branded merchandising, event coordination, product development, and coaching or training. Many professionals start in entry-level positions, such as retail associates or event assistants, and can advance to managerial or specialized roles with experience and targeted training. Industry events, networking opportunities, and educational certifications can further support career advancement. Team environments are collaborative, and many organizations encourage professional growth through mentorship and participation in industry associations. This structure allows job seekers to continuously learn and grow, gaining skills that open doors to diverse and rewarding career opportunities.

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To thrive in the running industry, professionals typically need expertise in sports business, product knowledge (such as footwear and apparel), marketing, and event management. Familiarity with retail management systems, customer relationship management (CRM) software, and industry-specific certifications like RRCA Coaching Certification can be valuable depending on the specific role. Excellent interpersonal skills, passion for running, and the ability to work collaboratively are important soft skills. These abilities are vital because they help build strong customer relationships, drive sales or event participation, and ensure a positive community impact within the running industry.

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Infographic showing various Running Industry job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,079 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Brand Sponsorship Specialist - Run

Olathe, KS • On-site

Garmin International, Inc.
Electronics and Appliance Stores • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Garmin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Brand Sponsorship Specialist - Run at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and implementing strategic sponsorships, activations and promotional programs that give exposure to Garmin products and build awareness and value in the Garmin brand.
Essential Functions
  • Work onsite at events to grow Garmin product awareness and revenue
  • Be an energetic and authentic brand ambassador for Garmin along with being creative, outgoing, social and have a positive can-do attitude
  • Manage the day-to-day responsibilities related to Garmin's sponsorships, promotions, and events
  • Proactively look for new sponsorship opportunities to grow Garmin's business
  • Be the main point of contact to sponsored athletes/events and ensure the fulfillment of their obligations to Garmin
  • Evaluate unsolicited in-coming marketing sponsorship opportunities and act on those that are deemed relevant to Garmin's marketing objectives
  • Attend/represent Garmin's interest at sanctioned sponsor events and other grass roots and non-sponsored events
  • Establish ROI goals for various activation components and track performance against objectives
  • Maintain budgets, create detailed reports of all activation programs, and create a process to activate locally at events
  • Evaluate qualitatively/quantitatively each event/program and continuously improve measures of success
  • Plan/host marketing activities to build relationships and educate others about Garmin products
  • Maintain a level of professional knowledge of sponsorship options available to Garmin
  • Provide activity reports to the marketing stakeholders and research findings as requested by Garmin management
  • Maintain user expertise in the operations of all relevant Garmin products
  • Willingness to travel

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Communication, Journalism or related field AND a minimum of 1 year marketing or Garmin experience
  • Work proactively/effectively with periodic supervision and demonstrate excellent follow-up skills with proven success in meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to organize, interpret and present various sponsorship data
  • Build presentation materials and present plan to management
  • Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage time in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Demonstrates mathematical aptitude to ensure accuracy of accounting documents and sponsorship/event schedules
  • Demonstrates proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs including PowerPoint and Excel

Desired Qualifications
  • Marketing internship experience
  • Experience in the running industry
  • Passion for running

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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