Running Tech Rep (Remote - North Carolina)
About The Position
YOUR MISSION Own your territory to help drive sales and grow brand awareness at specialty and sporting goods Build strong relationships with your accounts and work closely with them to grow the brand by understanding their business and what is important to them and their customers Be an expert in all things PUMA running – product & marketing Utilize sales data to look for areas of brand growth Educate retail partners and consumers on PUMA technology; train store associates on all product details, features & benefits Develop creative ways to engage with and motivate our partners to keep PUMA Running front of mind Create and execute new and exciting running events in person and virtually to help increase sales and brand awareness in key territories Work cross-functionally with the sales, marketing, merchandising and footwear and apparel product teams within PUMA to streamline communications & planning Represent PUMA at marketing events such as expos & races at both the local and national level Complete weekly & monthly reports to track both your progress, PUMA’s growth, and report back from the field with consumer feedback
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of experience in retail, sales, events, marketing, or customer service
- Knowledge and passion for running, products, and industry trends
- Genuine enthusiasm for the running community and culture
- Running retail experience preferred
- Strong presentation, public speaking, and interpersonal skills (in-person & virtual)
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and highly organized
- Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel up to 75%
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required
Nice To Haves
- Running retail experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Own your territory to help drive sales and grow brand awareness at specialty and sporting goods
- Build strong relationships with your accounts and work closely with them to grow the brand by understanding their business and what is important to them and their customers
- Be an expert in all things PUMA running – product & marketing
- Utilize sales data to look for areas of brand growth
- Educate retail partners and consumers on PUMA technology; train store associates on all product details, features & benefits
- Develop creative ways to engage with and motivate our partners to keep PUMA Running front of mind
- Create and execute new and exciting running events in person and virtually to help increase sales and brand awareness in key territories
- Work cross-functionally with the sales, marketing, merchandising and footwear and apparel product teams within PUMA to streamline communications & planning
- Represent PUMA at marketing events such as expos & races at both the local and national level
- Complete weekly & monthly reports to track both your progress, PUMA’s growth, and report back from the field with consumer feedback
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
