At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com. What will you do? The Altra Field Service Representative (FSR) is a motivated self-starter who will lead and execute seasonal go-to-market and service strategies in all distribution channels within their assigned territory. This role will foster growth, excitement, and awareness within the community by conducting education, promotion, and merchandising tasks for Altra, VF, and its products. The Altra FSR will also be responsible for establishing meaningful and lasting relationships with retailers, community partners, and consumers to drive sell-through of Altra products and increase market share. This role does require frequent travel to assigned accounts, designated consumer events, and races, as well as working on weekends. This position reports into a Regional FSR Manager. While this position is fully remote, the ideal candidate will reside in Vancouver, British Columbia to better service their client base. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Support retailers through in-person visits, demos, working the sales floor and partnering for local expos Conduct clear and persuasive product presentations to educate and motivate retail staff and customers Engage with community and retail partners to create excitement and brand awareness around Altra Implement merchandising or promotional activations with product and POP Represent Altra at local (and select national) events, races, and expos Complete detailed and accurate field activity reports via Repsly Maintain organization and appearance of field assets and demo shoes Uphold fiscal responsibility managing travel, expenses, promotional material, and seeds How you will do it: Ensure in-field activities align with seasonal go-to-market strategies and sales goals established by the leadership team Strategize with Sales Reps to create a service plan to support brand growth in assigned territory Collaborate with other members of the Field Service Team to create and implement unique education initiatives and activations Be the “eyes and ears” of the company: collect and relay feedback on Altra products, competitor brands, and industry trends being seen while visiting accounts and attending events Bring your experience, ideas, and unique perspective to the team to contribute to the continued growth and success of The Field Service Team and Altra What do you need to succeed? We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 1+ years of experience and professional achievements. 1+ Years of specialty retail experience (Run or Outdoor Specialty preferred) 2+ Years of marketing/sales experience Familiarity with the Altra product line Strong time management, planning and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work well independently, as well as within a team Experience working directly with consumers, fitting, and selling technical footwear Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook Self-motivated with the desire to show initiative and be proactive What do we offer you? At Altra, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do. To learn more about Altra’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”. To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.altrarunning.com. Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in? Hiring Range: $46,400.00 CAD - $58,000.00 CAD annually Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process. Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process. Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws. At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. From inspiration to innovation to an evolution. Altra Running was founded on an innovative approach to running shoes. An approach that took us from the back room of a specialty running store to the front of the pack on roads and trails across the world. An approach that has kept us going for a decade and aims to keep you running for a lifetime. And an approach that ultimately inspired—and continues to inspire—every single Altra shoe. Naturally, Altra Co-Founders Brian Beckstead and Golden Harper met on the first day of cross-country practice their sophomore year at Orem High School in Utah. From there, it was off to the races, both literally and figuratively. When it comes to shoes, innovative thinking runs in the Harper family. So it was no surprise when Golden toasted a pair of shoes, heating them just enough to be able to remove the heel and form a Balanced Cushioning platform. What was surprising was the result: For the first time in his life, Golden was wearing a running shoe that he felt wasn’t obstructing the way he ran. Wide-lacing shoes inspired a FootShape™ design. A household toaster oven inspired Balanced Cushioning. FootShape™ and Balanced Cushioning inspired 1,000s of people to purchase brand new, unmodified shoes and take them to a shoe cobbler to hack them up and balance them out. That’s the foundation of Altra Running: innovative, disruptive thinking. We’re going to continue to innovate. Continue to inspire that break-free feeling of getting out there, far from expectation and constraint. We will continue to earn new perspectives by reaching new heights. We will continue to blaze trails and explore new roads. And continue to show up unapologetically ourselves as we encourage all who run to do the same. Join us. VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to PeopleServices@vfc.com.
