Altra: Field Service Representative (Michigan)

Altra Running; Lake Michigan Beach (MI); Remote; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Altra is seeking a Field Service Representative to support Michigan, with a remote role based in the greater Detroit area. You will activate the Altra brand, visit retailers, and engage with running communities to grow brand presence and loyalty.

You will travel for events, provide in-store support, and relay market insights to the brand while maintaining field reporting and expenses with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of specialty retail experience (run or outdoor preferred).
• ~2+ years in marketing, sales, or a customer-facing field role.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with a passion for the running and outdoor community.
• Best practices for supporting retailers, events, and community activations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Altra brand in territory through authentic connections and activations.
• Build relationships with retailers via in-person visits, demos, and in-store support.
• Create excitement through local partnerships, run clubs, events, and community engagement.
• Execute merchandising and promotional activations to elevate in-store experience.
• Represent Altra at local races, events, and expos.
• Share product feedback, consumer insights, and market trends with the brand.
• Maintain field reporting and manage field assets, travel, and expenses.
• Grow relationships and brand presence, with territory performance increasing year over year.

Skills

Retail experience

Sales experience

Community engagement

Proactive mindset

Job description

At Altra, we believe everyone deserves to feel their best when they run, and that starts with building strong, authentic connections in the communities we serve. As our Field Service Representative supporting Michigan, you'll bring this mission to life by championing the Altra brand where runners gather, train, and explore. From local run clubs to retail partnerships, you'll create meaningful experiences that inspire movement, build loyalty, and grow our presence in one of the country's most passionate running communities. You'll be out in the field often! While this is a remote role, living in the greater Detroit area will help you stay connected to the people and places that bring the Altra brand to life.

• Active the Altra brand across your territory through authentic connections, thoughtful activations, and hands-on support.
• Build strong relationships with retailers through in-person visits, demos, and sales floor support
• Create excitement around Altra through local partnerships, run clubs, events, and community engagement
• Execute merchandising and promotional activations that elevate the in-store experience
• Represent Altra at local and select national races, events, and expos
• Act as the eyes and ears of the brand by sharing insights on product feedback, consumer behavior, and market trends
• Maintain accurate field reporting and manage field assets, travel, and expenses with strong attention to detail
• You'll make a measurable impact by growing both relationships and brand presence in your territory.
• Retail partners feel confident selling Altra and actively advocate for the brand
• Community engagement drives awareness, trial, and long-term loyalty
• Territory performance grows year over year, supported by strong execution of service plans
• Field activities align with business goals, timelines, and service metrics

• 1+ year of specialty retail experience (run or outdoor preferred)
• ~2+ years in marketing, sales, or a customer-facing field role
• ~ A proactive, self-starter mindset with a passion for the running and outdoor community
• ~ Best practices for supporting retailers, events, and community activations

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