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 Operating Partner Development Program (OPDP) is a comprehensive training experience designed to build the next generation of leaders for our company-owned retail stores.
- This program is for ambitious, self-starters who are ready to own their professional
- development and make a real impact. Over nine months, you'll be immersed in the business,
- empowered to experiment, and mentored by industry leaders who are invested in your success.
- After the 9 months of training is complete, you will relocate to your future market and start
- your new career as an Operating Partner.
- Our Operating Partners are at the forefront of our mission. You’ll own your store’s success by
- delivering exceptional customer experiences, mentoring and developing an incredible team,
- and making a lasting impact in your community.
We are actively recruiting for this role, with plans for the selected candidate to begin in the Fall 2026.
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Responsibilities
- Build Your Personal Brand: This program is a platform for you to develop your unique
- leadership style. You'll gain hands-on experience in key business areas, allowing you to
- identify your strengths and passions and build a brand that is authentically yours.
- Learn by Doing: The core of this program is its rotational and experience based training.
- Temporarily relocating to our headquarters in Carrboro, NC, you'll dive into:
- ○ Operations: Master the intricacies of sales, inventory, and training programs.
- ○ Management: Help to lead a retail team and experiment with different
- leadership strategies.
- ○ Marketing: Develop and execute community outreach plans, and try out new
- ideas.
- Mentorship & Accountability: You'll be paired with experienced leaders who will
- provide coaching and feedback. This is a collaborative relationship where you are in the
- driver's seat of your own development.
