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Retail Specialist jobs are open across consumer electronics, apparel, home goods, and big-box retail, from entry-level sales associates to senior product specialists and department leads, with common specializations in product demonstration, visual merchandising, and customer experience. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We believe in the power of movement and the running community. Our stores are more than a retail space, they are a hub for connection, performance, and purpose. We deliver premium products and best-in-class service to runners of all levels, and we bring that to life through community events, local activations, and authentic storytelling.
As the Senior Community Event & Marketing Specialist, Retail at Brooks, your work will be the heartbeat of grassroots outreach and hometown marketing to drive forward Brooks’ mission to “awaken the runner in everyone”. You will be responsible for ideating, planning, and executing experiential marketing events and community initiatives that build deep local engagement, drive foot traffic, and reinforce Brooks’ leadership in performance running. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of retail, marketing, and community building – someone who understands both the power of brand storytelling and the importance of authentic local relationships.
Your Responsibilities:
Community Engagement & Events (50%)
- Work cross-functionally and independently to develop and execute a calendar of community events, including fun runs, training groups, wellness workshops, product trials, local race support, Brooks Run Club activities, and seasonal activations.
- Partner with local run clubs, race directors, fitness influencers, and nonprofit organizations to amplify event impact and store visibility.
- Serve as on-site lead for all events – ensuring smooth logistics, high energy, and strong representation of our brand values.
- Leverage customer and team feedback to continuously improve event experiences.
Local Marketing & Brand Advocacy (20%)
- Champion the store’s brand presence in the local market through innovative grassroots marketing.
- Work closely with the regional and HQ Marketing teams to localize national campaigns and product launches.
- Identify and cultivate local brand ambassadors, running leaders, and athlete advocates.
- Act as the in-market expert on what resonates locally – delivering insights on trends, competitor activity, and community needs.
Content & Communication (20%)
- Create compelling, local-first social media content (in partnership with the corporate Loyalty, PR, and Event Marketing teams) to promote events, tell community stories, and spotlight store experiences.
- Own email outreach and local event promotion strategies with a focus on conversion and attendance through work with the corporate Customer Relationship Management (CRM) team.
- Gather and share content (photos, testimonials, short videos) that reflect the vibrancy of our community and store culture.
Retail Support & Integration (10%)
- Support store staff in delivering premium shopping experiences – specifically during event-related traffic.
- Educate the store staff on upcoming events and campaigns to be able to effectively communicate with customers.
- Collaborate with store leadership to measure event ROI and customer acquisition.
Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; equivalent combination of education and years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)
- 3+ years of experience in community marketing, relevant brand owned retail, event coordination, or retail marketing; experience working in specialty retail ideally in performance, lifestyle, or outdoor brand setting, preferred
- Proficient in event planning, grassroots outreach, and social media engagement
- Experience managing local partnerships or grassroots ambassador programs
- Familiarity with Canva, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, and Instagram for business
- Background in fitness coaching, running leadership, or nonprofit community organizing
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
- Comfortable working evenings and weekends to support community events
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and initiative
- Strong organization skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and timelines
- Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments’ operations and/or morale; “connecting the dots”
- Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust, resulting in effective working relationships across the store and company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication
- Keen attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks, while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all of the pieces fit together and affect one another
- Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community
- Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
Benefits
Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!
- Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.
- Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
- Bonus- in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
- Perks- including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.
- Location- You will spend 4 days a week working from our Marina del Rey store, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $70,007-$105,064 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We believe in the power of movement and the running community. Our stores are more than a retail space, they are a hub for connection, performance, and purpose. We deliver premium products and best-in-class service to runners of all levels, and we bring that to life through community events, local activations, and authentic storytelling.
As the Senior Community Event & Marketing Specialist, Retail at Brooks, your work will be the heartbeat of grassroots outreach and hometown marketing to drive forward Brooks’ mission to “awaken the runner in everyone”. You will be responsible for ideating, planning, and executing experiential marketing events and community initiatives that build deep local engagement, drive foot traffic, and reinforce Brooks’ leadership in performance running. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of retail, marketing, and community building – someone who understands both the power of brand storytelling and the importance of authentic local relationships.
Your Responsibilities:
Community Engagement & Events (50%)
- Work cross-functionally and independently to develop and execute a calendar of community events, including fun runs, training groups, wellness workshops, product trials, local race support, Brooks Run Club activities, and seasonal activations.
- Partner with local run clubs, race directors, fitness influencers, and nonprofit organizations to amplify event impact and store visibility.
- Serve as on-site lead for all events – ensuring smooth logistics, high energy, and strong representation of our brand values.
- Leverage customer and team feedback to continuously improve event experiences.
Local Marketing & Brand Advocacy (20%)
- Champion the store’s brand presence in the local market through innovative grassroots marketing.
- Work closely with the regional and HQ Marketing teams to localize national campaigns and product launches.
- Identify and cultivate local brand ambassadors, running leaders, and athlete advocates.
- Act as the in-market expert on what resonates locally – delivering insights on trends, competitor activity, and community needs.
Content & Communication (20%)
- Create compelling, local-first social media content (in partnership with the corporate Loyalty, PR, and Event Marketing teams) to promote events, tell community stories, and spotlight store experiences.
- Own email outreach and local event promotion strategies with a focus on conversion and attendance through work with the corporate Customer Relationship Management (CRM) team.
- Gather and share content (photos, testimonials, short videos) that reflect the vibrancy of our community and store culture.
Retail Support & Integration (10%)
- Support store staff in delivering premium shopping experiences – specifically during event-related traffic.
- Educate the store staff on upcoming events and campaigns to be able to effectively communicate with customers.
- Collaborate with store leadership to measure event ROI and customer acquisition.
Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; equivalent combination of education and years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)
- 3+ years of experience in community marketing, relevant brand owned retail, event coordination, or retail marketing; experience working in specialty retail ideally in performance, lifestyle, or outdoor brand setting, preferred
- Proficient in event planning, grassroots outreach, and social media engagement
- Experience managing local partnerships or grassroots ambassador programs
- Familiarity with Canva, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, and Instagram for business
- Background in fitness coaching, running leadership, or nonprofit community organizing
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
- Comfortable working evenings and weekends to support community events
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and initiative
- Strong organization skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and timelines
- Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments’ operations and/or morale; “connecting the dots”
- Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust, resulting in effective working relationships across the store and company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication
- Keen attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks, while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all of the pieces fit together and affect one another
- Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community
- Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
Benefits
Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!
- Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.
- Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
- Bonus- in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
- Perks- including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.
- Location- You will spend 4 days a week working from our Marina del Rey store, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $70,007-$105,064 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail specialist jobs.
- One to three years of experience in a retail sales or product specialist role
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed individual sales goals and quotas
- Strong verbal communication skills and comfort approaching customers on the floor
- Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and basic inventory management processes
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and peak retail periods including holidays
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Tips for Your Retail Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume for product knowledge
Retail specialists are often evaluated on category expertise, so your resume should name the specific product lines, brands, or departments you've worked with. Generic retail experience reads as a generalist. Calling out consumer electronics, luxury apparel, or home furnishings signals immediate fit.
Quantify floor performance without guessing
Hiring managers expect numbers on retail resumes, but many candidates skip them. Pull figures from your store's internal dashboards: attach rate on accessories, units per transaction, or customer satisfaction scores. Even relative metrics like top five percent among peers carry weight.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists retail specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your specialty
A posting for a beauty retail specialist and one for a consumer electronics specialist call for different preparation entirely. Read the full job description before applying and confirm the product category, store format, and customer segment align with your strongest experience before you spend time customizing.
Prepare a product walkthrough for interviews
Many retail specialist interviews include a live or simulated product demonstration. Practice walking through a product you know well: lead with the customer's need, connect features to benefits, and handle a price objection. Candidates who stumble on this step rarely advance past the second round.
Negotiate total compensation, not just hourly rate
Retail specialist offers often include variable components: commission tiers, spiff programs, or shift differentials. Before accepting an offer, ask how the bonus or commission structure works in practice, what the typical payout looks like for someone in your role, and whether benefits eligibility starts immediately.
Retail Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most retail specialists?
O'Reilly Auto Parts, Spectrum, and Best Buy are hiring the most retail specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to increase around major product launch cycles and the holiday selling season.
How many retail specialist jobs are remote?
About 29% of retail specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most professional roles given the in-store nature of the work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are vendor-side product specialist roles, field training positions, and virtual selling programs run by direct-to-consumer brands.
How do you become a retail specialist?
Start in a general retail sales role to build floor experience, product knowledge, and familiarity with how customers make purchase decisions. From there, focus on a specific product category you can speak to with depth. Complete any available brand or manufacturer certification programs in that category, as those credentials are frequently listed as requirements in specialist postings. A consistent sales performance history is typically the deciding factor when moving from general sales into a specialist title.
Can you get hired as a retail specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level retail specialist roles exist, particularly in product categories that emphasize enthusiasm and trainability over prior expertise. Employers in consumer electronics, sporting goods, and cosmetics regularly hire candidates without direct specialist experience if they demonstrate genuine product passion and strong communication skills. Completing manufacturer training programs or earning a free brand certification before applying gives your application a concrete edge over candidates who list only general retail work.
What does the retail specialist interview process look like?
Most retail specialist interview processes include a phone screen with a recruiter or store manager, followed by one or two in-person rounds at the store location. At least one round typically involves a product demonstration or role-play scenario where you walk an interviewer through a product as if they were a customer. Some employers, particularly in consumer electronics and beauty, add a brief product knowledge quiz covering the category you would cover in the role.
Where can I find and apply to retail specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to retail specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your product category experience and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to roles before they close.
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