Benefits & Perks
Summary
Relay Goods is a fast-growing footwear resale company.\nThe role involves inspecting, restoring, and fulfilling orders for running shoes while maintaining quality standards.
What You'll Need
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Based in Richmond, VA
- Experience in footwear, e-commerce, or reverse logistics
Job Description
"Relay Goods is a fast-growing footwear resale company and the Running Shoe Tech role is where that growth begins. This is not a typical warehouse or retail hourly job. It’s the foundation of our business and the training ground for future leaders across operations, fulfillment, and marketing.
As a Running Shoe Tech, you are the hands and eyes behind every pair of shoes we recover, restore, and resell. Every downstream decision depends on the quality of your work and your judgment. For the right person, this role is a foot in the door to a growing company where initiative is rewarded and skills, responsibility, and compensation grow over time.
Responsibilities performed by Shoe Techs:Inspect and grade inbound footwear using Relay’s condition standardsRestore shoes to resale ready condition through refurbishment and reconditioningRepackaging footwearAssembling boxesStocking footwear on shelvesFulfillment of ordersJob site cleaning
What winning looks like:Winning looks like consistently high-quality work that earns trust over time; showing strong judgment, attention to detail, and ownership that leads to greater responsibility and new opportunities within the company.
The optimal candidate will share the following values and traits:Optimistic attitude and a positive outlook on challengesStrong belief in accountability and personal responsibilitySelf-motivated and action-oriented, with a proactive approachExceptional attention to detail and ambition in workResilience and a solution-focused mindset when faced with adversityTimely and effective communication skillsDesire for continuous personal growth and developmentAbility to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
Experience:Running, outdoor or athletic footwear industryE-commerceReverse logistics
TacticalRate: Starting at $19 per hourBenefits: Free shoes every 6 monthsProfessional developmentFun working environmentFlexible schedulePaid time offLocation: Richmond, VA
Candidates interested in sharing their talents with Relay should send a resume and cover letter to jobs@relaygoods.com. To see how runners can buy a pair of high quality running shoes at a great price while helping us make a cleaner planet to run on, please visit RelayGoods.com."