Remote Guru Field Representative
at Brooks Running

Summary

Join Brooks as a Brooks Guru to lead field support strategy in distribution channels, increase market share, and build brand recognition. As a key representative of the company, you will collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams, educate retail associates, and represent Brooks at national running events.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall field support efforts for Brooks at Specialty and Big Box accounts located within the territory
• Support 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 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
• Utilize and maintain 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
• Transportation assistance
• Paid Time Off – 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