Running Tech Rep - Remote Chicago - Job at PUMA North America, Inc. in Aurora, IL

Running Tech Rep - Remote Chicago

Aurora, IL

Posted 15 days ago

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Job Description

YOUR MISSION

Own your territory (Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan) to help drive sales and grow brand awareness at specialty, sporting goods and PUMA owned locations
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
Accounts include RC Outfitters, Naperville Running Company, Movin' Shoes, Three Rivers Running Company, Gazelle Sports and SOHA Surf Shop
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 excitingrunningevents in person and virtually to help increase sales and brand awareness in key territories
Work cross-functionally withthe sales, marketing, merchandising and footwear and apparel product teamswithin 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

YOUR TALENT

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
Strong understanding and passion for the sport of running, running products and running industry trends
Preferred athletic background
Entrepreneurial & self-motivated
Excellent time management skills
Team player mindset
Ability to pivot on a dime and react to a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Travel is required up to 75% of the time

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

For additional information, please contact: us-hrrecruiter@puma.com

Job Summary

Company

PUMA North America, Inc.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Experience

3+ years