Running Tech Rep
Graduate job Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) Bachelor's Degree Sales
Job description
Country: United States
Job Function: Sales
State / Province: California
Position Type: Full time
City / Location: Los Angeles
Brand: adidas
Relocation: No
Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.
If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.
At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.
Purpose : Execute Running marketing initiatives via key US retailers and Running events
Key Accountabilities :
· Increase retail sales staff engagement with assigned key accounts for the adidas brand through initiatives such as tech clinics, product launch programs, promoting sales contests and seeding.
· Increase consumer engagement around the adidas brand through product launches, truck shows and other initiatives.
· Increase consumers and customers knowledge and passion about Running products, technology and marketing initiatives
· Focus on improving sell-through of Running footwear, apparel and accessories
· Act as brand representative at key regional Running events
· Represent the values of Running and communicate trends within the Running community
· Extensive travel to key retailers, training summits and Running events
· Prepare reports on training and sales activities
Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
· Self-starter with strong self-management skills
· Flexibility to work with short time lines in a fast-paced environment
· Knowledge of Running community, training methods, injury prevention and products
· Ability to interact at all levels within an organization—both orally and in writing
· Ability to work some weekends
· Ability to travel: Estimated at 75%
· Excellent MS Office skills
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ualifications :
· Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Marketing, Business, Education/Training or related field
· One (1) to (2) years of relevant Retail and/or Product Training experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience