Sporting Fashion & Goods
Running Tech Rep (Remote-Florida)
Mid Level
Germany
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
PUMA is one of the world's fastest growing and most exciting running brands and is expanding the Run CATS programme in North America through a team of Tech Reps. The team drives PUMA's running programming at a hyper-local level, acting as the key regional point people for the brand. The role involves educating key accounts and partners on product launches, motivating staff to drive sales, facilitating in-store events, planning and organising community running events, and serving as the eyes and ears for PUMA in the territory.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the assigned territory to help drive sales and grow brand awareness at specialty and sporting goods accounts.
- Build strong relationships with accounts and work closely with them to grow the brand by understanding their business and what matters to them and their customers.
- Act as an expert in all things PUMA Running, including product and marketing.
- Utilise sales data to identify areas for brand growth.
- Educate retail partners and consumers on PUMA technology, including training store associates on all product details, features and benefits.
- Develop creative ways to engage with and motivate 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 PUMA sales, marketing, merchandising and footwear and apparel product teams to streamline communications and planning.
- Represent PUMA at marketing events such as expos and races at both local and national levels.
- Complete weekly and monthly reports to track progress, PUMA's growth and field consumer feedback.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Excellent presentation, public speaking and interpersonal skills, both in person and virtually.
- Knowledge of and passion for running, products and industry trends.
- Entrepreneurial and self-motivated.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments.
- Ability to pivot quickly and react to a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Valid Driver's Licence in good standing.
- Working and reliable vehicle.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 3+ years of retail, sales, event, marketing or customer service experience preferred.
- Running retail experience preferred.
Workplace
- Travel is required up to 75% of the time.
Salary
- Bonus is provided in addition to base pay.
- Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
Benefits & Perks
- Benefits are provided.
The Application Process
Applications are submitted online by following the steps to upload an application. Every application is reviewed by real people committed to fairness, transparency and equal opportunity.
- No automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions.
- AI-supported functions may be used for isolated organisational steps such as scheduling interviews, with no influence on application decisions.
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