Overview:
Join Road Runner Sports as our next Email Marketing Manager. In this role you will own the inbox experience for millions of passionate runners & walkers across 50+ stores and a booming D2C site.

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 50 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.

EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

• 7+ years driving email/CRM programs in an omnichannel retail or D2C environment; 2+ years leading direct reports.
• Mastery of at least one enterprise ESP/CDP (Zeta preferred) plus hands-on knowledge of HTML/CSS, dynamic scripting, and QA tools (Litmus preferred).
• Proven command of deliverability best practices—SPF, DKIM, DMARC, IP warming, sender reputation monitoring.
• Data-driven mindset with advanced Excel/Sheets skills and familiarity with Google Analytics.
• Track record of hitting or beating channel revenue goals through disciplined testing and campaign management.
• Impeccable project-management chops: you juggle dozens of sends, still catch the missing comma, and never miss a deadline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Own a high-impact revenue engine. You’ll architect the strategy and day-to-day execution of email, SMS, and emerging retention channels that power both our retail stores and rapidly growing e-commerce business.

• Flex both sides of your brain. Pair deep technical chops (ESP, data integrations, deliverability) with inspired creative direction that turns campaigns into must-open, must-click experiences.

• Lead and mentor. Guide a high-performing team of specialists and designers, coaching them to hit deadlines, sweat the details, and level up their craft.
• Play with a modern stack. Oracle + Zeta ESP, VTEX commerce platform, Narvar, and more give you the tools (and the data) to build true 1:1 journeys.
• Join an award-winning retailer. We’re Footwear News’ 2023 Retailer of the Year and we’re just getting started.