Guru Field Representative - Chicago

Brooksrunning; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts

Employee recognition

Fitness discounts

Volunteer and donation benefits

Job summary

Brooks is seeking a Brooks Guru to lead field support across distribution channels within Chicago territory, boosting market share and sell-through at retail. You will collaborate with Sales and Marketing on launches, merchandising, and grassroots programs while building brand awareness and loyalty.

You will educate retailers on Brooks technology, participate in national events, and manage budget, expenses, and weekly notes. Must live within 25 miles of the territory.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Marketing/Sales/Retail Management or equivalent.
• 1+ years Marketing/Sales/Retail experience; 2+ years preferred.
• Outdoor or athletic industry experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead field support for Brooks at Specialty and Big Box accounts in territory.
• Assist Sales and Marketing with product launches, merchandising, and promotions.
• Collaborate on national account sell-through programs and in-store events.
• Educate and motivate retail staff about Brooks technology and product leadership.
• Represent Brooks at running events and expos with setup and collateral.
• Complete weekly field notes and provide feedback on products and competition.
• Maintain a yearly product seeding budget and expense reporting.
• Live within the designated radius of the territory.

Skills

Marketing

Retail Sales

Territory Management

Event Planning

Brand Promotion

Education

BA/BS Marketing/Sales/Retail Management

Job description

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

• Runner First
  • We act in the best interest of the runner
• Word is Bond
  • We do what we say we’ll do
• Champion Heart
  • We give our all in everything we do
• There is no "I" in Run
  • We stay generous with our humanity
• Keep Moving
  • We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.

Your Job

As a Brooks Guru, you will lead Brooks’ field support strategy in all distribution channels located within your respective territory to increase market share and sell-through at retail, amplify Brooks' product leadership, and build recognition, awareness, and loyalty for the brand.

Check out the @brooksguruinsider on Instagram to get an idea of the day to day of a Brooks Guru.

We are hiring two positions covering North and South Chicago.

You will be required to live within 25 miles of the designated territory

• Lead and manage the overall field support efforts for Brooks at both Specialty and Big Box accounts located within the territory
• At all accounts, support the Sales and Marketing teams with product launches, in-store merchandising, and creative grassroots programs
• Collaborate with Sales management and Marketing on the success of National Account sell-through programs/in-store promotions. All Gurus are accountable for an established sell-through goal for a pre-determined store base within their respective territory
• Educate and motivate the retail associates, runners, and relevant affiliates about Brooks technology and product leadership via brand/product clinics, drop-in visits, and events
• Represent Brooks at national (and selected local) running events and expos – including set-up, breakdown, distribution of collateral, interaction with consumers and product trial
• Complete weekly field notes with information about visits, clinics, and events, while also providing relevant product and competitor feedback
• Feature in product videos for YouTube, Myagi, educational platforms, and social media on an as-needed basis
• Responsible for utilizing and maintaining a yearly product seeding and corporate card budget, completing expense reports monthly
• Maintain appearance and functionality of leased company vehicle and all Brooks equipment
• You must be willing to live within an agreed upon radius of the sales territory you support
• BA or BS degree in Marketing/Sales/Retail Management or equivalent combination of experience
• 1+ years Marketing/Sales/Retail experience required, 2+ years preferred
• Outdoor, Sports or Athletic industry experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of performance athletic footwear/sport bras/apparel/accessories and their related technologies

Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Chicago is $51,966- 72,752. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. There is also a commission potential for this role.

Other

Benefits

including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.

Paid Time Off

Brooks offers generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.

Bonus

in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance and a location allowance.

Perks

including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.

Guru Benefits

including cellphone allowance, internet reimbursement, & storage reimbursement. Additionally, Brooks will provide you with a leased car, auto-insurance and a gas card to be used for business related travel.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.