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Careers

Our success comes from our passion to actively develop our company, and that starts with finding great people to join our team.

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Working at Marathon Sports

Since first opening our doors back in 1975, we have steadily grown from our single mom-and-pop store in Cambridge to 27 stores across the Northeastern coast, as well as offering our full line of products through our online store for domestic and international shipping. We are proud to be included in the “Best of Boston” retailer list by Boston magazine 16 times and consistently recognized as one the top running stores in the country. Our success comes from our passion to actively develop our company, and that starts with finding great people to join our team. No two roles are the same! We work with each team member to ensure that they are getting the most out of their time spent with us, and that we evolve together.

  • Fun Company Culture

    We know everyone says they have a fun culture – but we actually do! You’ll meet some lifelong friends and have a lot of fun in our stores.

  • Employee Discounts

    Enjoy a generous discount on footwear, apparel, and accessories.

  • Health Benefits

    We offer top-quality health and dental insurance.

  • 401K

    You’ll have the ability to enroll in our 401K plan which includes a generous employer match!

  • Company Parties

    We work hard but always make time to have a little fun with our store teams and the company as a whole.

  • Dynamic Work Environment

    You’re not going to be stuck behind a cash register all day. You’ll wear many different hats throughout your time here.

  • Product Testing

    Our vendors turn to us to help them determine the winning formula. That means you’ll get the chance to get your hands on new running and fitness gear!

  • Vendor-Sponsored Events

    Our vendor partners provide some incredible opportunities to us. Past events have included a night at Fenway Park’s EMC Club, a bowling party at Flatbread, and tours of the Harpoon Brewery.

Life at Marathon Sports

For us, a job is more than just a bunch of daily tasks that need to be checked off before the end of your shift. It’s about helping someone work to achieve a personal goal that is not only lofty, but packed with reward for both you and the customer. Whether it’s about helping someone train for their first marathon, first 5K, or begin their running journey, your time spent with us is so much more than just a simple retail interaction.

Open Positions

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance serves as the President’s strategic business partner. This position requires a strong leader passionate about finance, technology, business growth, and process improvement. The position will work directly for the President of Marathon while reporting indirectly to the Onward Outdoor Brands (OOB) Sr. Director of Finance. In addition to supporting management with strategic financial analysis to inform business decisions, the Director will protect and maximize returns on financial assets by establishing internal controls and ensuring adherence to accounting policies.

Location

Waltham, MA

Job Type

Full Time

Accounts Payable Manager

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. This position serves as the primary point of contact for vendors, store managers, and corporate staff regarding accounts payable matters. This position is also responsible for processing payroll every other week.

Location

Waltham, MA

Job Type

Full Time

Team Production Assistant

Marathon Sports is looking for an organized, dynamic, responsive, and detail-oriented Team Production Assistant to manage a wide range of tasks associated with Marathon
Sports’ Team Sales and Scholastic Events. Using clear, proactive communication and the high-quality customer service Marathon Sports is known for, you will sell to a variety of customers including coaches, running clubs, and businesses.

Location

Waltham, MA

Job Type

Full Time

Store Manager

It takes a dynamic set of personal characteristics to manage a Marathon Sports location successfully. We believe our store managers are the BEST representatives of our company and all that it stands for. Store managers are primarily tasked with leading the sales floor, developing a dynamic team and creating a vibrant hub of activity within their community.

Location

Dedham, MA

Job Type

Full Time

Retail Associate

If you are looking for a job where you can engage, energize, and inspire people, consider applying for a Retail Associate position at Marathon Sports. We embrace an active lifestyle ourselves and use our knowledge and experiences to help guide our recommendations. We support store sponsored events and are active members in our communities. This position will be located within our retail stores and is 100% customer facing.

Location

Multiple locations available!

Job Type

Full-Time + Part Time

Fulfillment Associate and Driver

Not actively hiring, but accepting applications.

Location

Waltham, MA

Job Type

Full-Time