Technical Representative - North UK & Scotland (Remote + Car)

VF Northern Europe Ltd.; Manchester; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

50% discount on VF brands

Remote-based role

Job summary

Altra Running is seeking a motivated Technical Representative to join the team covering the North of England and West of Scotland, with a focus on Manchester and Liverpool. You will be the brand’s face, delivering product expertise, training retail staff, and supporting our medical network.

Based in the North with travel across the region, you will collaborate with retail partners, sales teams, podiatrists and physiotherapists to promote Altra footwear, lead merchandising, and support events and

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, field support, or technical representation.
• Strong passion for running and knowledge of running footwear.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging product training sessions to retail staff, both in-store and outdoors.
• Act as the regional product expert and key contact between Altra, sales reps, and retail accounts, sharing valuable field insights.
• Build strong relationships with retail partners to motivate and support store teams.
• Ensure high-quality in-store brand presentation through effective merchandising and POS execution.
• Represent Altra at trade shows, store openings, and consumer-facing events.
• Build strong relationships with Podiatrists, Physiotherapists and other medical professionals who can recommend Altra Footwear to their patients.
• Lead community engagement efforts and support local brand ambassadors.
• Provide regular reports, manage budgets, and maintain company equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Retail experience

Running footwear knowledge

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independent working

Relationship-building

Willing to travel

Driver's license

Job description

Altra Running is seeking a motivated Technical Representative to join the team covering the North of England and West of Scotland, with a focus on Manchester and Liverpool. You will be the brand’s face, delivering product expertise, training retail staff, and supporting our medical network.

Based in the North with travel across the region, you will collaborate with retail partners, sales teams, podiatrists and physiotherapists to promote Altra footwear, lead merchandising, and support events and