Turn a Passion into a Career
If running, moving and sharing the enthusiasm for those activities with others is something that sets your sole(s) on fire, consider joining our team.
A Day in the Life
Become a Fit Expert
What exactly does a day in the life of PRO team member look like? We're a small, family owned business with big goals and big dreams.
For 17 years we have shared our passion for running, expertise of product knowledge and our own personal fitness journeys with customers to help anyone who shops with us into the best product and welcome them into our community of runners. Your days will be filled with shoe fittings, swapping running stories and advice with customers while continuously learning about the ins and outs of the running industry and the large breadth of products we carry.
Beyond the Store
Did someone say free shoes? We partner with the worlds biggest and most progressive running brands who want us to be the leader in getting their product out into the world and on people's feet. Nike, Brooks, Hoka, On, Saucony and more, frequently offer opportunities for our staff to have early (and complimentary) access to the latest footwear and apparel in order for us to properly educate customers about their product lines. Aside from physical product, our employees in the past have had all expense paid trips across the country to run, learn and grown with national brands so they can bring back that knowledge and experience to PRO.
Get Paid to Run
What makes run speciality special, is its employees and the outreach we have in our community. With 4 weekly group runs, there's plenty of opportunity to lead events and runs, participate in races and expos and do cool things like hand out Nuun shots to runners during a night 5k in downtown Milwaukee.
Our mission is to make people's soles happy and that includes our employees. We do our best to have flexiblity in scheduling and to accommodate those with families. Your hobby of running is probably what inspired you to look up our hiring page, we want to make sure you still have time to do what you love while helping others become inspired to move.
Feel Good About your Career
We sell running shoes and apparel. However there's much more behind a pair of well worn shoes than just a price tag. Our PRO staff is made of professionals who've crossed over from careers in teaching, athletic training, social work and beyond. We're proud to have a team made up of individuals who wanted to better align their values, time and passion with their careers. PRO participates in numerous charity events and community outreach programs to help put shoes on people's feet in need. Aside from helping others, PRO does offer a variety of opportunities for growth within and outside of the company.
Performance Running Outfitters has an opening for a full or part-time apparel and accessory buyer. The Buyer is engaged in purchasing and distributing for our 4 locations. As the Buyer you would develop a clear understanding of store and customer needs. Please read the extended description and job qualifications below.
This job is located at Performance Running Outfitters in Brookfield, WI. Applicant must be able to commute to work on site. This job is not virtual.
Please email Jessica: mail@performancerunning.com your cover letter and resume, or drop it off at any PRO location.
This role is responsible for evaluating sales performance, margin, inventory turn, and gross margin return on inventory. The Buyer will place future and weekly fill-in orders and manage customer special orders. In addition this position is responsible for ensuring that core products and sizes are always available. The Buyer will also work with vendors to process returns.
This role is also responsible for creating markdown strategies and communicating this with our marketing director, online webstore manager and retail store managers. This position includes planning assortments, working with industry sales representatives, and working collaboratively with all store managers. In addition all product launches need to be communicated along with product education for staff.
Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills are required.
Qualifications:
- Retail, inventory and/or buying experience required.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and, deadline driven.
- Excellent knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to work as a team member, multitask and give clear direction.
- Builds rapport and relationships both internally and externally with Store Owners, Managers, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Vendors.
- Support all Performance Running Outfitters initiatives, activities, and functions
Perks:
- 401k matching
- Product discounts and gear from vendor partners
- Work with fun passionate running and outdoor enthusiasts
Pay:
- $20-$30/hour depending on experience for part-time
- full time is negotiable and also includes paid time off.
Previous retail and management experience is required and passion for fitness and helping others. This is a full-time salaried position, pay is negotiable based on experience and ranges from $55-65k/year. We offer Simple IRA matching, health insurance reimbursement, paid time off, product discounts and gear from vendor partners and a fun environment working with runners, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts
Please email Jessica: mail@performancerunning.com your cover letter, resume and application, or drop it off at any PRO location.
You can download our Job Application below or pick up a copy at any PRO location.
Are you an energetic fitness enthusiast and/or runner? We'd love to meet you! We have openings for full and part-time sales positions as a 'fit specialist.' This position is what creates the experience our customers rave about. Previous retail experience or a passion for running shoes would be ideal. Some evening (4-7pm) and weekend (Saturday 10-5, Sunday 11-5) availability is required.
Pay is $15-23/hour depending on experience and availability.
For part-time associates, we required a minimum of 15 hours/week.
Please email Jessica: mail@performancerunning.com your cover letter and application, or drop it off at any PRO location.
You can download our Job Application below or pick up a copy at any PRO location.