Remote Technical Sales & Training Lead - Running

PUMA; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a passionate Technical Sales Specialist for Running/Training to join our UKI team. You will be the face of PUMA Running and Training, managing accounts, delivering technical product training, events and building strong relationships with key independent retailers across the North of England and Scotland.

This role is remote with extensive travel across the defined territory, including weekends and extended hours work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Representative or within running, sports retail, sales or events.
• Ability to create long term strategies in partnership with the retail partners, responsible for GTM Plans.
• Analytical skills and understanding of retail math & order book management, structured mindset.
• Understanding of Excel, PowerPoint and overall business orientation.
• Strong presentation & communication skills to excite, influence & collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Face of PUMA Running and Training, managing accounts, delivering technical product training, events and strong relationships with key independent retailers in the North of England and Scotland.
• Plan and deliver seasonal tech sessions ensuring customers and shop staff are engaged and informed about Puma footwear, apparel and accessories.
• Provide robust forecasts to ensure budgets and profitability are achieved.
• Build lasting connections with buyers, managers and internal stakeholders through product presentations and in-season support.
• Actively engage with all functions within PUMA for cross-functional alignment and first-class customer support.
• Travel extensively across the defined territory, including weekends and extended hours.

Skills

Sales experience

Running knowledge

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Retail math

GTM planning

Driver's license

Job description

PUMA is seeking a passionate Technical Sales Specialist for Running/Training to join our UKI team. You will be the face of PUMA Running and Training, managing accounts, delivering technical product training, events and building strong relationships with key independent retailers across the North of England and Scotland.

This role is remote with extensive travel across the defined territory, including weekends and extended hours work.