Sporting Goods Resale - Account Executive - Calagary
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at SidelineSwap. Calgary · full-time.
In listing
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run in-person gear buyback events for sporting-goods retail partners throughout the assigned region
- Build and operate your own resale account, selling the equipment purchased through those events
- Create strong customer interactions, develop partner relationships, and energize part-time event staff
- Use basic financial information to guide decisions about the account and future business activity
What you bring
- Evidence of leading others through team captaincy, project ownership, or comparable experience
- A valid driver's licence and availability for weekend work
- A self-directed, competitive approach with comfort making decisions in quick, high-pressure situations
- Sports, sales, retail, customer service, or event-planning experience would strengthen your application
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you enjoy running an account like a small business, working directly with customers, and solving problems without waiting for instructions. The position is hybrid, based in Calgary, and includes weekend availability and regional event work. It combines individual account ownership with partner-facing events and part-time staff coordination.
From the employer
Who We Are
SidelineSwap is the #1 online marketplace for sports gear. Since 2015, over two million athletes and families have bought and sold more than $250 million worth of used gear on our platform. Our mission is simple — make sports more affordable and accessible for everyone.
In 2022, we launched a trade-in program with Sporting Good Retailers and other leading retailers. We're now in 12 regions across the US and Canada, and we're growing fast.
The Role
We're looking for a Trading Coordinator + Account Executive to own the Toronto market. This is a two-part role — you'll host live trade-in events at Sporting Goods Retailers across the region, and manage your own SidelineSwap business account where all the gear you buy gets sold.
Think of it as running your own sports resale business with the backing of an established brand and a team behind you.
What You'll Earn
Base salary: $47,000
Average bonus earnings: $15,000–$20,000 per year
Health and dental benefits
Equity in SidelineSwap
Who We're Looking For
A competitive, entrepreneurial self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what to do. Sports background, sales experience, and familiarity with the Toronto market are all a plus.
Competencies for this role
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.
Qualifications
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
Company Competencies
Excellence. Passion for the craft. Holds a high standard for themselves and those around them.
Entrepreneurial. Creative problem solver who constantly seeks ways to innovate/improve on the status quo. Self-starter who can prioritize effectively. Willing to take risks and fail. Intellectually curious about everything they do.
Trust. Willing to trust their teammates to do their jobs well. Attempts to see problems from opposing perspectives.
Communication. Has strong opinions, loosely held. Effectively communicates opinions. Honest - doesn’t beat around the bush when delivering critical feedback and can explain why that feedback is appropriate.
Coachable. Willing to be pushed outside their comfort zone. Constantly seeks feedback and takes that feedback well. Always looks for ways to improve based on feedback
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