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Travel extensively throughout designated territory calling on all assigned Running Specialty accounts, weekends sometimes required for key events. Attend key retailer and channel events, such as trade shows and conferences. Provide the highest level of service and technical expertise from sell in to sell through. Develop and maintain strong relationship with accounts in the territory as well as internal stakeholders to help drive the business. Manage all aspects of the business for wholesale account list including, but not limited to: Sell in process – product presentations and product trainings. Business planning, order entry and all operational tasks. Order book management. Shop merchandising and sell through planning. Achieve annual sales volume targets for given territory and key accounts. Achieve annual channel distribution targets for given territory. Deliver all orders by booking deadline. Provide Channel Sales Manager with weekly account updates and sales tracking to both prebook and annual quarterly sales targets. Identify and cultivate new Running Specialty accounts within the designated territory. Provide product and brand training throughout the territory to drive sales within the market, as needed. Proactively manage order book with designated Sales Support Rep on a daily and weekly basis to review all open orders and ensure product is shipping.
Job Responsibility
Travel extensively throughout designated territory calling on all assigned Running Specialty accounts, weekends sometimes required for key events
Attend key retailer and channel events, such as trade shows and conferences
Provide the highest level of service and technical expertise from sell in to sell through
Develop and maintain strong relationship with accounts in the territory as well as internal stakeholders to help drive the business
Manage all aspects of the business for wholesale account list including, but not limited to: Sell in process – product presentations and product trainings
Business planning, order entry and all operational tasks
Order book management
Shop merchandising and sell through planning
Achieve annual sales volume targets for given territory and key accounts
Achieve annual channel distribution targets for given territory
Deliver all orders by booking deadline
Provide Channel Sales Manager with weekly account updates and sales tracking to both prebook and annual quarterly sales targets
Identify and cultivate new Running Specialty accounts within the designated territory
Provide product and brand training throughout the territory to drive sales within the market, as needed
Proactively manage order book with designated Sales Support Rep on a daily and weekly basis to review all open orders and ensure product is shipping
Requirements
College degree preferred
2+ years in an outside sales role, Running and/or sports industry preferred
Former competitive high school or collegiate runner is preferred
Ability to travel is required
Must have comprehensive, current experience and knowledge, including technical knowledge of Running footwear and apparel, including competitive brands
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
High level of energy and professionalism
Exceptional follow through and organizational skills
Ability to convincingly present product and brand using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools
Efficient time management skills with the ability to multi-task and focus on primary business objectives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment