Technical Running Brand Rep - North UK (Company Car)

VF Corp.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Benefits package

50% discount on VF brands

Job summary

VF Corp.’s Altra Running brand seeks a Technical Representative for the North of England and West of Scotland, with focus on Manchester and Liverpool. The role combines product expertise, retail training and event support, requiring strong relationships with retailers, medical professionals and running communities.

You will travel, train staff, manage branding, and help grow the medical programme while representing a dynamic, global running brand with autonomy and support from VF.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, field support, or technical representation.
• Passion for running and knowledge of running footwear.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, well-organised and proactive.
• Willingness to travel with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product training to retail staff in-store and outdoors.
• Act as regional product expert and primary contact between Altra and retailers.
• Develop relationships with retail partners to support store teams.
• Maintain high-quality in-store brand presentation and POS execution.
• Represent Altra at trade shows, openings and consumer events.
• Engage with medical professionals to promote Altra footwear.
• Lead community outreach and support brand ambassadors.
• Provide reports, manage budgets and company equipment.

Skills

Retail experience

Technical representation

Running footwear knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

VF Corp.’s Altra Running brand seeks a Technical Representative for the North of England and West of Scotland, with focus on Manchester and Liverpool. The role combines product expertise, retail training and event support, requiring strong relationships with retailers, medical professionals and running communities.

You will travel, train staff, manage branding, and help grow the medical programme while representing a dynamic, global running brand with autonomy and support from VF.