Running Brand Evangelist & Territory Sales Lead

PUMA Group; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a results-driven field sales specialist based in Somerville, MA to own your territory, drive sales and grow brand awareness at specialty and sporting goods retailers.

You will train store staff on all product details, analyze sales data for growth, and create engaging running events with cross-functional teams across sales, marketing and merchandising.

PUMA offers a base pay range of $47,200 to $62,765 plus bonus and benefits, with travel up to 75% and equal opportunity employment.

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.

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

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

PUMA is seeking a results-driven field sales specialist based in Somerville, MA to own your territory, drive sales and grow brand awareness at specialty and sporting goods retailers.

You will train store staff on all product details, analyze sales data for growth, and create engaging running events with cross-functional teams across sales, marketing and merchandising.

PUMA offers a base pay range of $47,200 to $62,765 plus bonus and benefits, with travel up to 75% and equal opportunity employment.