Events Manager

Our Company

We believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 280 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it’s a privilege to serve and to deliver unmatched service and support when outfitting every customer. We run together to solve problems, reach goals, encourage others and champion our brand.

Overview

The Events Manager plays a pivotal role in bringing Fleet Feet’s community-focused expos and pop-up shops to life. This position oversees the full scope of expo and pop-up shop planning and execution, ensuring every detail reflects our commitment to exceptional service and brand integrity.

Responsibilities

As the Events Manager, you will lead:

• Pre-Race Planning & Event Execution: Oversee all event logistics, including course setup, start/finish line arrangements, waste management, medical services, and online registration platforms.
• Collaboration: Work with local officials, sponsors, law enforcement, health departments, race entertainment teams, timing partners, race crews, and subcontractors. Adhere to all Fleet Feet Brand Standards and Guidelines. Builds and maintains trust from staff, customers, and the community by using good judgment
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, assign, and manage volunteers for various event roles.
• Event Logistics Management: Coordinate supplies, equipment, post-run meals, awards, participant shirts, and finisher medals.
• Safety Priority: Ensure the safety of all participants, volunteers, and staff throughout the event lifecycle.
  
  
  

What You'll Do

• Build detailed event plans and timelines that keep every moving piece on track
• Coordinate logistics including venue requirements, floor plans, equipment, signage, fixtures, inventory, shipping, staffing, setup, and breakdown
• Partner cross-functionally with store leaders, vendors, and event organizers
• Manage event operations onsite, serving as a primary point of contact and confidently troubleshooting challenges as they arise
• Coordinate and support event staffing, ensuring team members understand their roles, responsibilities, schedules, and expectations
• Evaluate event performance and identify opportunities to improve processes, elevate the participant experience, and increase operational efficiency
• Represent the brand with energy and professionalism, creating memorable experiences for runners, walkers, and the greater community
  
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Event management experience: You have experience planning and executing events, expos, pop-up shops, and similar retail activations
• Project management experience: You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple timelines, priorities, and moving pieces
• A problem solver: You stay calm under pressure, think logically and creatively, and can quickly craft solutions when unexpected challenges arise
• A clear communicator: You can effectively communicate expectations and updates across a variety of channels and audiences
• A team player: You bring a positive, can-do attitude, and enjoy working alongside others to create exceptional experiences
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of event management experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to balance multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to varying work schedules, including evenings and weekends.
  
  
  

Why You'll Love It Here

You'll have the opportunity to bring big ideas to life and create experiences that connect people through movement, community, and the joy of running.

You'll work alongside passionate, collaboriate teammates who care deeply about creating exceptional experiences for our customers, communities, and co-workers.

You'll have the autonomy to own your work, the support of a team that wants you to succeed, and the opportunity to grow.

If you love turning a blank space into an experience, solving problems in real time, building strong community and vendor relationships, and seeing a plan come togther, this role is for you!

Benefits

"Great People Deserve Great Perks & Benefits"

• 401(k) with 4% Company Match: Available to employees aged 21 at company-owned stores.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy savings on industry-leading products and specialized training programs.
• Professional Development: Grow your career through mentorship opportunities, employee resource groups, and ongoing learning sessions designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Community Engagement: Get involved in local outreach and service initiatives that align with our purpose-driven mission.
• Inspiring Team Culture: Join supportive, passionate teammates who live the mission every day.
• Full Time Benefits: Employees working 30 hours per week can explore our benefits summary for details on healthcare, wellness, and more.
• Part-Time Benefits: Employees working 15–29 hours per week can explore our benefits summary for details on healthcare, wellness, and more.
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. That is why we value diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, our culture, and our engagement with the community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.

Additional Requirements: Position requires occasional moving around with light (1-10lbs.) carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling. The position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office equipment, etc. The position is mostly sedentary and requires the employee to have close visual acuity to perform job requirements. The position requires frequent communication with team members and repetitive motion with the hands, wrists and/or fingers while constantly utilizing a computer. This position is located within an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Fleet Feet utilizes E-Verify in all corporate and company-operated stores as part of the hiring process.