Account Executive, SidelineSwap
Sporting Goods Resale, New England
$40-75k
+ Bonus + Stock options
Online marketplace for sports equipment
Open for applications
Online marketplace for sports equipment
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$40-75k
+ Bonus + Stock options
21-100 employees
Company mission
To equip athletes to be their best.
Role
Who you are
- Entrepreneurial hustlers. Naturally curious, eager to learn, comfortable thinking on your feet, and approaches all scenarios as a problem-solver. Must operate well under pressure, and be comfortable in fast-paced environments
- Highly accountable. Can be counted on to show up on time, be prepared and ready to work hard. Acts like an owner, and has a basic understanding of financial metrics so that you can use data to drive future business decisions
- Delivers great customer experiences. Takes pride in going above and beyond to delight customers. Enjoys interacting in-person with customers, building relationships with partners, and motivating part-time staff
- Demonstrated leadership characteristics (team captains, project management, etc)
- Nice to have: retail experience, customer service experience, event coordination
- Valid driver's license
- Available to work on weekends
What the job involves
- Make it easy for athletes and sports families to sell their gear by Hosting pop-up trade-in events throughout your region
- We’ll train you to be an expert at running sporting goods trade-in events, including how to set-up events, build relationships with our partners who are hosting the events, buy used sports equipment using our new trade-in value guide and event software, provide great customer experiences, and manage part-time staff members
- Most of your event schedule will be planned for you, and as you get more comfortable in your role you’ll have an opportunity to plan additional events and buying opportunities
- You’ll learn to run your own business unit and think like an entrepreneur
- In addition to coordinating events, you’ll learn to focus on the profitability of your territory by reviewing reports and performance metrics that drive our business results and maximize your income
- This is a new business unit for SidelineSwap with lots of opportunities for growth in the years ahead
- You’ll be joining a growing team of regional coordinators who you’ll work with to develop and share best practices
- It’s an entry-level position great for hard-working college grads, or someone looking to make a career change
Our take
Sports such as hockey and lacrosse demand a substantial investment in equipment, with yearly costs often exceeding $8,000. This high financial requirement often discourages potential participants and is contributing to a decline in overall participation rates.
SidelineSwap is trying to change that and is making access to sporting equipment more affordable. With the company's online marketplace, buyers can access high-quality sporting equipment at prices nearly half the retail cost. This makes it easier for parents to encourage their children to participate in sports that typically require expensive equipment. Additionally, if the equipment turns out to be unsuitable, or they wish to upgrade later on, they can sell it back via SidelineSwap.
SidelineSwap has established itself as the leading marketplace for reselling sporting goods, having forged successful partnerships with prominent organizations such as MonkeySports, SportsEngine and DICK'S Sporting Goods. With the growing acceptance of buying and selling secondhand products, more brands and retailers are integrating resale options into their shopping platforms, leading to an exponential expansion of the resale market. This shift in the shopping industry presents a plethora of exciting opportunities for SidelineSwap.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Apr 2018
$6.5m
SERIES A
Oct 2017
$2.1m
SEED
Total funding: $10.5m
Company benefits
- Remote Team
- Unlimited Vacation Days
- Quarterly Team Outings
- Learning & Development Stipend
- SidelineSwap Employee Discount
Company HQ
Medford Street / The Neck, Boston, MA
Leadership
Brendan Candon
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked as a Sales Representative at State Farm Insurance. Also coached lacrosse at the College of the Holy Cross and Chaminade High School.
Nick Gantsoudes
(Co-Founder)Graduated from Bucknell University where they studied Political Science and History.
Conor McDonough
(Co-Founder & Growth Lead)Previously worked in Content Acquisition at Skillshare and as an External Researcher at Bridgewater Associates.
Anthony Piazza
(Co-Founder)Previously worked as an Account Executive at Yelp.
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