UK Community Marketing Rep Saucony
Job Summary
Were a team that puts excellence first and the experts agree. Recently Fast Company named Saucony one of the Most Innovative Companies in the world specifically honoring our IncrediRUN Foam as a major leap forward in footwear tech. Our reach extends from the track to the street whether its the Speed 5 being named Best Overall by WIRED or our iconic Shadow 5000 winning the Shop TODAY Sneaker Awards we are consistently recognized as the gold standard for both performance and style.
As an integral part of our marketing team your role is to strategically position the brand at the heart of the running culture and enhance brand presence within the region by means of community marketing initiatives and partnerships. You are deeply immersed in and closely connected with the running community which will enable you to cultivate a prominent physical and digital Saucony community. Serving as genuine brand ambassadors you will represent Saucony fostering engagement with end-consumers and effectively conveying our seasonal marketing narratives at events within retail settings as well in the digital environment of the brand. Maintaining strong relationships with both the community and our numerous retail partners is paramount for our Community Marketing Rep. This role will be split between London (60%) and the rest of the UK with a strong focus on communities and retailers across the country (40%).
Collaborating with running clubs non-profit organisations and brand ambassadors to assemble a team dedicated to engaging the community and promoting brand perception
Act as the brands vigilant observers and communicators conveying our brand positioning monitoring competitors and reporting on potential competitive activities
Craft genuine social media content to enhance the brands community-oriented approach through digital platforms
Boosting the community database through the implementation of tailored customer acquisition strategies
Promoting brand visibility within the core of the running culture in the EMEA region through the organization implementation and engagement in major running events
Offering assistance and education to local retail staff in order to uphold and adhere to in-store brand marketing standards as well as consistently offering product education and guidance on DTC platforms
Creating and implementing community events to drive consumer love at run specialty and sporting good stores
Coordinating community marketing initiatives with regional wholesale partners
Your enthusiasm for community is matched by your passion for running and experiencing it to the fullest
You have a strong connection to the current events and activities taking place within the running community
You have a robust background in event planning
You strive for the most effective solutions prioritizing what is right over what is convenient
You are able to confidently talk about brand and a creative awareness
You have an affinity to running and/or an active lifestyle
You are an excellent communicator in English.
You have high energy levels and are able to work flexibly includes weekend work.
You come with strong People Skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with the consumer key retailers and their staff.
A professional background in crafting social media content is a plus
Working knowledge of products both Saucony styles and of our competitors
Highly competent when dealing with IT including Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
Travel expenses paid.
Field based 50% of time on the road
Must be willing to spend time away from home each week.
Must be prepared to work occasional weekends if needed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills which may be required.
Wolverine World Wide Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company driven by a vision toMake. Every Day. Better.Founded in 1883 the Company builds and grows iconic brands includingMerrellSauconyWolverineSweaty BettyChacoHush PuppiesStride RiteHYTEST andBates along with footwear licenses forCatandHarley-Davidson. Headquartered in Rockford Michigan the Companys products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information visit.
In 2025 the Company was recognized byFootwear Newsas Company of the Year byForbesas one of Americas Dream Employers Americas Best Employers for Women and Americas Best Employers for Company Culture and byInspiring Workplacesas one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.
Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified Great Place To Work.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills which may be required.
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates customers and suppliers regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected characteristic.
About Company
The story of a company that was founded on the simple desire to create good products for good people, whose own footprint can be found in approximately 200 countries and territories throughout the world.