Sales Support Specialist - Altra Running, Pederobba Ne

Sales Support Specialist - Altra Running, Pederobba
Ne
Liguria, Ne

Social network you want to login/join with:Sales Support Specialist - ALTRA RUNNING, PederobbaClient:VF CorporationLocation:Job Category:-EU work permit required:YesJob Reference:fa4c2d74ff93Job Views:9Posted:20. 02. 2025Expiry Date:06. 04. 2025Job Description:Live the Brand - ALTRA RUNNINGFounded in 2009, Altra Running is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

It all started when Golden Harper started cutting up and reconfiguring existing running shoes in hopes of designing something better.

Along with co-founders, Brian Beckstead, Jeremy Howlett and Quirl Jacob Hansen, he came up with the idea for a "Zero Drop" shoe, meaning that the goal was to create shoes that lacked a height differential between the heel and toe area.

When you consider that many of today's athletic shoes pad the heel so much that they resemble high heels, this was a revolutionary idea!Let's talk about the roleAs part of a national sales team focusing on the development and support of ALTRA's accounts, the remit is to represent the brand in-market, drive account performance and specifically sales turnover through staff training and development of ALTRA retail partners, stock management, customer and market analysis, sales and trade marketing support and instore presentation. The selected candidate will be responsible for the back end of the commercial process ensuring efficiency, precision, and timely execution, enabling the results for the brand for all accounts with a prioritization on the biggest and fastest growing one. What you will doStaff training:Arrange comprehensive travel plans designed to provide regular and frequent store coverage, on a tiered basis, of all account doors. Ensure that all administration is completed accurately and sent to the relevant people on time. Maximise sales through product and brand knowledge allied with excellent customer service. Conduct staff training sessions for retail partners, ensuring that all staff are fully conversant with the features and benefits of the ALTRA product range and motivated to sell those products. Develop the staff training program and become the internal product expert raising standards and levels of expertise throughout the organisation including the Sales Representatives and their specialty account base. Be the 'expert' on Brand technologies within the team. Brand excellenceFeedback to Sales teams on sell through data, stock holding information, display potential, competitor activity and other information to assist the Sales force and Marketing departments. Build excellent instore relationships to ensure product is displayed in the best position & ensure retail presentation is of a high standard. Provide quality feedback to the Sales manager and Sales Reps on customer and market data to aid account management and sales presentations. Support the customer's sales and marketing activities, including staffing events such as tent shows and store openings. Act as a consistent contact for the account base. Order entry support across product documentation & content to support the accounts onboarding process. Lead the T-RED ambassadors in country to spread the word on ALTRA in local communities. Internal supportManage and co-ordinate the set-up, organisation and smooth running of the showroom for each selling season. Sales responsibility for the smaller direct territory sales accounts. Main support for the sales agents. Achieve the key financial targets set on an annual and seasonal basis. Skills for successThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the individual to be successful in this position. Experience: Retail experience essential, preferably from within running and outdoor sector.

Previous staff training experience desirable. Leadership: Able to motivate & influence the store team. Other Skills: Ability to be on the road regularly, as this position will require frequent travel. Enthusiasm for/actively participating in the outdoor lifestyle. Good planning/organisational skills. Self-motivated, having initiative. Able to build good relationships. What's in it for you? We offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus/benefit and pension scheme as well as staff discounts (50%!).

We also provide:Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands and countries. A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us. Tailored training, from a thorough induction to ongoing training. An inclusive environment where people of diverse backgrounds work together. On-site gym offering health and well-being initiatives. Subsidised canteen and break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks. Free to be, Inclusion & DiversityAs 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. If you like what you have read and want to join our team, we would like to hear from you!

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