Guru Field Representative - Washington, D.C.

Brooks Running

1d • $55,603 - $77,845

About The Position

As a Brooks Guru, you will lead Brooks’ field support strategy in all distribution channels located within your respective territory to increase market share and sell-through at retail, amplify Brooks' product leadership, and build recognition, awareness, and loyalty for the brand.

Check out the @brooksguruinsider on Instagram to get an idea of the day to day of a Brooks Guru.
You will be required to live within 30 miles of the designated territory

Requirements

• You must be willing to live within an agreed upon radius of the sales territory you support
• BA or BS degree in Marketing/Sales/Retail Management or equivalent combination of experience
• 1+ years Marketing/Sales/Retail experience required, 2+ years preferred
• Knowledge of performance athletic footwear/sport bras/apparel/accessories and their related technologies
• Basic knowledge of retail math, inventory management, product merchandising and retail selling skills
• Highly motivated with a hardworking attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills such as managing a calendar, contacts, and a budget
• Works well independently, as well as within a team
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to understand the sport of running and empathize with runners to develop authentic relationships at retail and the Brooks community
• Ability to strategically use an annual budget that benefits the territory and brand
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Extensive travel required; able and willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed

Nice To Haves

• Outdoor, Sports or Athletic industry experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of the biomechanics of human motion and injury prevention basics highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall field support efforts for Brooks at both Specialty and Big Box accounts located within the territory
• At all accounts, support the Sales and Marketing teams with product launches, in-store merchandising, and creative grassroots programs
• Collaborate with Sales management and Marketing on the success of National Account sell-through programs/in-store promotions. All Gurus are accountable for an established sell-through goal for a pre-determined store base within their respective territory
• Educate and motivate the retail associates, runners, and relevant affiliates about Brooks technology and product leadership via brand/product clinics, drop-in visits, and events
• Represent Brooks at national (and selected local) running events and expos – including set-up, breakdown, distribution of collateral, interaction with consumers and product trial
• Complete weekly field notes with information about visits, clinics, and events, while also providing relevant product and competitor feedback
• Feature in product videos for YouTube, Myagi, educational platforms, and social media on an as-needed basis
• Responsible for utilizing and maintaining a yearly product seeding and corporate card budget, completing expense reports monthly
• Maintain appearance and functionality of leased company vehicle and all Brooks equipment

Benefits

• Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.
• Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
• Bonus- in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance and a location allowance.
• Perks-including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.
• Guru Benefits - including cellphone allowance, internet reimbursement, & storage reimbursement. Additionally, Brooks will provide you with a leased car, auto-insurance and a gas card to be used for business related travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level