Description

We're putting together a talented team to build the #1 training platform for Runners

We help everyday runners become outstanding by building an incredible app providing world-class training, coaching and community for everyone, whether you're improving your 5k time or training for your first marathon.

We’re growing extremely fast! In November 2023 we closed a $6.5M funding round led by JamJar with participation from Eka Ventures, Venrex and Creator Ventures. In 2024, we were selected by Apple as one of three global finalists for the , reflecting the innovation and impact of what we’ve built & now in 2025 we have just been acquired by Strava! 🤯 🎉

Our ambition is huge: to become the go-to global leading training platform for millions of runners everywhere. We’re growing with purpose and looking for people who want to build something meaningful with lasting impact. With the recent acquisition by Strava accelerating our journey, now is a really magical time to join 🚀

The team you’ll join

You’ll sit within Runna’s Brand Marketing team, while working day-to-day with Events, Social, Ambassadors, and external suppliers across both Runna and Strava. This is a genuinely cross-brand role, created following Strava’s acquisition of Runna, and is central to unlocking shared efficiencies, aligning ways of working, and driving greater impact across both brands. You’ll collaborate closely with Strava teams, while remaining embedded in Runna.

Branded apparel is a critical part of the brand experience across both businesses. It’s not just merchandise - it builds awareness, brings our communities together, and is a meaningful driver of retention for runners across Runna and Strava.

What you’ll be doing

We’re looking for an Apparel Lead to own, build, and scale the apparel function across both Runna and Strava.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role. At this stage, you’ll be the sole owner of apparel, so you’ll need to get stuck in across every area - from strategy and planning through to day-to-day execution and delivery.

You’ll be responsible for managing existing apparel activity while building the processes, structure, and ways of working from the ground up as the businesses come together and continue to grow. You’ll act like an owner - setting direction, owning performance, and diving into both the big picture and the small details to ensure both brands’ physical presence reflects the quality of their products and the strength of their communities.

1) Own and Lead Strava & Runna Apparel

• Own the end-to-end apparel lifecycle across both Strava and Runna, from concept and item selection through to launch and post-launch performance.
• Work closely with Brand and Design teams at both companies to ensure apparel is on-brand while finding efficiencies across shared processes.
• Lead the development of apparel collections people genuinely want to wear - across training, rest day, race day, and community moments.
• Own supplier relationships, production timelines, and quality standards across both brands.

2) Build the Function: Operations, Process & Financial Ownership

• Build clear, scalable processes from the ground up, aligning business needs, supplier relationships, and long-term growth.
• Own and improve Shopify and ecommerce operations where relevant, ensuring a premium customer experience.