Altra: Field Service Representative (Arizona)
Altra Running, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Overview
At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community.
To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com.
What will you do? A day in the life of a
Field Service Representative
at Altra looks a little like this. The Field Service Representative is a highly motivated self-starter who will lead and execute seasonal go-to-market and service strategies in retailers and community groups within their assigned territory.
This role will foster growth, excitement, and awareness within the community by conducting education, promotion, and merchandising tasks for Altra, VF, and its products. The Altra Field Service Representative will also be responsible for establishing meaningful and lasting relationships with retailers, community partners, and consumers to drive sell-through of Altra products and increase market share.
This role does require frequent travel to assigned accounts, designated consumer events, and races, as well as working evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate for this role would reside in the
Phoenix, AZ area .
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Support retailers through in-person visits, demos, working the sales floor and partnering for local expos
Conduct clear and persuasive product presentations to educate and motivate retail staff and customers
Engage with community and retail partners to create excitement and brand awareness around Altra
Implement merchandising or promotional activations with product and POP
Represent Altra at local (and select national) events, races, and expos
Complete detailed and accurate daily field activity reports via Repsly
Maintain organization and appearance of field assets and demo shoes
Uphold fiscal responsibility managing travel, expenses, promotional material, and seeds
Ensure in-field activities align with seasonal go-to-market strategies and sales goals established by the leadership team
Strategize with Sales Reps to create a service plan to support brand growth in assigned territory
Collaborate with other members of the Field Service Team to create and implement unique educational initiatives and activations
Be the “eyes and ears” of the company: collect and relay feedback on Altra products, competitor brands, and industry trends being seen while visiting accounts and attending events
What do you need to succeed? We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your years of experience and professional achievements.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
1+ Years of specialty retail experience (Run or Outdoor Specialty)
2+ Years of marketing/sales experience
BA or BS degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, Kinesiology preferred
Familiarity with the Altra product line
Strong time management, planning and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well independently, as well as within a team
Experience working directly with consumers, fitting, and selling technical footwear
Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook
Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the desire to show initiative and be proactive
Able to travel throughout the assigned region (50% travel)
Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in?
Hiring Range:
$60,000.00 USD - $75,000.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking
Looking to Join VF?
Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com.
What will you do? A day in the life of a
Field Service Representative
at Altra looks a little like this. The Field Service Representative is a highly motivated self-starter who will lead and execute seasonal go-to-market and service strategies in retailers and community groups within their assigned territory.
This role will foster growth, excitement, and awareness within the community by conducting education, promotion, and merchandising tasks for Altra, VF, and its products. The Altra Field Service Representative will also be responsible for establishing meaningful and lasting relationships with retailers, community partners, and consumers to drive sell-through of Altra products and increase market share.
This role does require frequent travel to assigned accounts, designated consumer events, and races, as well as working evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate for this role would reside in the
Phoenix, AZ area .
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Support retailers through in-person visits, demos, working the sales floor and partnering for local expos
Conduct clear and persuasive product presentations to educate and motivate retail staff and customers
Engage with community and retail partners to create excitement and brand awareness around Altra
Implement merchandising or promotional activations with product and POP
Represent Altra at local (and select national) events, races, and expos
Complete detailed and accurate daily field activity reports via Repsly
Maintain organization and appearance of field assets and demo shoes
Uphold fiscal responsibility managing travel, expenses, promotional material, and seeds
Ensure in-field activities align with seasonal go-to-market strategies and sales goals established by the leadership team
Strategize with Sales Reps to create a service plan to support brand growth in assigned territory
Collaborate with other members of the Field Service Team to create and implement unique educational initiatives and activations
Be the “eyes and ears” of the company: collect and relay feedback on Altra products, competitor brands, and industry trends being seen while visiting accounts and attending events
What do you need to succeed? We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your years of experience and professional achievements.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
1+ Years of specialty retail experience (Run or Outdoor Specialty)
2+ Years of marketing/sales experience
BA or BS degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, Kinesiology preferred
Familiarity with the Altra product line
Strong time management, planning and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well independently, as well as within a team
Experience working directly with consumers, fitting, and selling technical footwear
Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook
Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the desire to show initiative and be proactive
Able to travel throughout the assigned region (50% travel)
Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in?
Hiring Range:
$60,000.00 USD - $75,000.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking
Looking to Join VF?
Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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