Run CATS Tech Rep: Field Sales & Events Leader

PUMA North America, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

PUMA North America, Inc. is seeking a Run CATS Program Specialist to drive the brand within North America through local running programs, retailer partnerships, and community events.

You will educate staff on PUMA running products, analyze sales data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to grow brand presence. The role requires strong presentation skills, passion for running, and ability to travel up to 75% across territories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years Retail, sales, event, marketing, or customer service experience preferred
• Excellent presentation, public speaking & interpersonal skills both in person and virtually
• Running retail experience preferred
• Knowledge and passion for running, products, and industry trends
• Entrepreneurial & self-motivated
• Excellent time management skills
• Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
• Ability to pivot on a dime and react to a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Travel is required up to 75% of the time
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing
• Working and reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Own your territory to help drive sales and grow brand awareness at specialty and sporting goods
• Build strong relationships with your accounts and work closely with them to grow the brand by understanding their business and what is important to them and their customers
• Be an expert in all things PUMA running - product & marketing
• Utilization of sales data to look for areas of brand growth
• Educate retail partners and consumers on PUMA technology: Responsible for training store associates on all product details, features & benefits
• Develop creative ways to engage with and motivate our partners to keep PUMA Running front of mind
• Create and execute new and exciting running events in person and virtually to help increase sales and brand awareness in key territories
• Work cross-functionally with the sales, marketing, merchandising and footwear and apparel product teams within PUMA to streamline communications & planning
• Represent PUMA at marketing events such as expos & races at both the local and national level
• Complete weekly & monthly reports to track both your progress, PUMA’s growth, and report back from the field with consumer feedback

Skills

Retail experience

Public speaking

Customer service

Running knowledge

Time management

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

PUMA North America, Inc. is seeking a Run CATS Program Specialist to drive the brand within North America through local running programs, retailer partnerships, and community events.

You will educate staff on PUMA running products, analyze sales data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to grow brand presence. The role requires strong presentation skills, passion for running, and ability to travel up to 75% across territories.