Brooks Running is hiring a
Guru Field Representative

Summary

The job is for a Brooks Guru who will lead field support strategy in all distribution channels within their respective territory to increase market share and sell-through at retail, amplify Brooks' product leadership, and build recognition, awareness, and loyalty for the brand. The position requires living within 25 miles of the designated territory.

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of the biomechanics of human motion and injury prevention basics highly preferred
• Basic knowledge of retail math, inventory management, product merchandising and retail selling skills
• Highly motivated with a hardworking attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills such as managing a calendar, contacts, and a budget
• Works well independently, as well as within a team
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to understand the sport of running and empathize with runners to develop authentic relationships at retail and the Brooks community
• Ability to strategically use an annual budget that benefits the territory and brand
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Extensive travel required; able and willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall field support efforts for Brooks at both Specialty and Big Box accounts located within the territory
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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 - three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave
• Bonus - additional base pay based on company performance and a location allowance
• Perks - product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits
• Guru Benefits - cellphone allowance, internet reimbursement, & storage reimbursement, leased car, auto-insurance, and gas card for business related travel