• Job Description

  Req#: R-20251002-0034

  Join the Altra Family
  We want everyone who is capable of running to experience the thrill of finishing their first race, setting a new personal record and shattering limits they never thought they could overcome. We use our run-improving footwear, unmatched education and inextinguishable passion for running to inspire everyone to lace up, hit the open road or tail, and start running. Our mission to get everyone who is able out and running may be bold, but we won’t stop trying until it’s a reality.

  
  Field Service Representative
  The Altra Field Service Representative is a motivated self-starter who will lead and execute seasonal go-to-market and service strategies in all distribution channels within their assigned territory. This role will foster growth, excitement, and awareness within the community by conducting education, promotion, and merchandising tasks for Altra, VF, and its products. The Altra Field Service Representative will also be responsible for establishing meaningful and lasting relationships with retailers, community partners, and consumers to drive sell-through of Altra products and increase market share. This role does require frequent travel to assigned accounts, designated consumer events, and races, as well as working on weekends.

  
  How You Will Make a Difference
  What you will do:

  Support retailers through in-person visits, demos, working the sales floor and partnering for local expos
  Conduct clear and persuasive product presentations to educate and motivate retail staff and customers
  Engage with community and retail partners to create excitement and brand awareness around Altra
  Implement merchandising or promotional activations with product and POP
  Represent Altra at local (and select national) events, races, and expos
  Complete detailed and accurate field activity reports via Repsly
  Maintain organization and appearance of field assets and demo shoes
  Uphold fiscal responsibility managing travel, expenses, promotional material, and seeds

  
  How you will do it:
  Ensure in-field activities align with seasonal go-to-market strategies and sales goals established by the leadership team
  Strategize with Sales Reps to create a service plan to support brand growth in assigned territory
  Collaborate with other members of the Field Service Team to create and implement unique education initiatives and activations
  Be the “eyes and ears” of the company: collect and relay feedback on Altra products, competitor brands, and industry trends being seen while visiting accounts and attending events
  Bring your experience, ideas, and unique perspective to the team to contribute to the continued growth and success of The Field Service Team and Altra

  
  What success looks like:
  Meeting goals set by the leadership team, organization, and self
  Retail staff is comfortable and confident in pulling and selling Altra product
  Using challenges as opportunities to learn and establish best practices for the future.
  Overall territory growth year-over-year
  Hitting quarterly service metrics established by the Field Service Representative Managers
  Successfully meeting deadlines set for action items, projects, and reports

  
  Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity
  As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

  
  Skills for Success
  Years of Related Professional Experience:
  1+ Years of specialty retail experience (Run or Outdoor Specialty preferred)
  2+ Years of marketing/sales experience
  Educational Position Requirements:
  A formal education and subsequent undergraduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
  BA or BS degree in Marketing/Sales/Business/Kinesiology preferred

  
  What we expect you already know (have?):
  Familiarity with the Altra product line
  Strong time management, planning and organizational skills
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  Ability to work well independently, as well as within a team
  Experience working directly with consumers, fitting, and selling technical footwear
  Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook
  Self-motivated with the desire to show initiative and be proactive

  
  What we will teach you:
  The specifics of the complete Altra product line
  How to best utilize the Field Service Team’s informational and organizational systems
  Field Service Team best practices for supporting retailers and the community

  
  VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.

  
  What’s in it For You
  We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

  
  Our Parent Company, VF Corporation
  VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com
  We just have one question. Are you in?

  Hiring Range:

  $52,000.00 USD - $65,000.00 USD annually

  Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

  Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

  Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

  At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

  Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• About the company

  Vans is an American manufacturer of skateboarding shoes and related apparel, started in Anaheim, California, and owned by VF Corporation.

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