Senior Retail Community Marketing Specialist, Marina Del Rey

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. 

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:  

• Runner First
  • We act in the best interest of the runner
• Word is Bond 
  • We do what we say we’ll do 
• Champion Heart 
  • We give our all in everything we do  
• There is no “I” in Run 
  • We stay generous with our humanity 
• Keep Moving 
  • We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.   

Your Job:

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%) 

Local Marketing & Brand Advocacy (20%)

Content & Communication (20%)

Retail Support & Integration (10%)

Qualifications:

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.  
 
 
Other:
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. 
Bonus- In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.  
Paid Time Off- Brooks offers a generous paid time off package, paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.  
Perks- including product discounts and giveaways, employee recognition, and fitness discounts

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.

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!
 
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.