Running Tech Rep (Remote-Florida)

PUMA•Remote - Florida, FL

5d•$47,200 - $62,765•Remote

About The Position

PUMA is one of the fastest growing and most exciting running brands in the world and we are looking to expand the Run CATS program in North America. This team of Tech Reps is responsible for driving our running programming at a hyper-local level. We are looking for fast-paced individuals who have a passion for PUMA, running and life. Someone who can bring their knowledge of running to key PUMA accounts & partners in order to best educate on new product launches, motivate staff to drive sales, facilitate in-store events as well as plan and organize community running events. The Run CATS will be seen as the key point people at the regional level and will be the eyes & ears for the brand in their respective territories.

Requirements

Travel is required up to 75% of the time
Valid Driver’s License in good standing
Working and reliable vehicle
Proficient in Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
3+ years Retail, sales, event, marketing, or customer service experience preferred
Excellent presentation, public speaking & interpersonal skills both in person and virtually
Running retail experience preferred
Knowledge and passion for running, products, and industry trends
Entrepreneurial & self-motivated
Excellent time management skills
Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
Ability to pivot on a dime and react to a fast-paced environment

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
Utilization of sales data to look for areas of brand growth
Educate retail partners and consumers on PUMA technology: Responsible for training 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