Your mission
As the Puma Run/Train Technical Representative, you will lead and deliver seasonal tech sessions and events to the growing Run/Train account base throughout the U.K. and Ireland. You will also drive sales and grow brand awareness with our retail partners. This is a remote U.K. role with extensive travel within UK and Ireland, including weekend work.
Provide high level support to retailers including owners, buyers and store staff, including staff training and consumer events to key national running retailers and specialty running/training doors
Work cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing teams within PUMA to provide best in class service to retailers, store staff and consumers
Be an expert in all things PUMA running product
Foster close working relationships with owners, managers and staff within account base
Be the eyes and ears for the brand, reporting weekly on sales successes, challenges, competitors and wider marketplace
Plan and deliver seasonal tech sessions ensuring customers and shop floor staff are fully engaged, informed and excited for Puma footwear, apparel and accessories
Represent Puma at external and internal run/train events. Including set-up, breakdown, consumer interaction, shoe trials
Your talent
- Ideally a passionate runner with knowledge of running retail, technical product knowledge, including direct competitor product knowledge
- 2+ years of Tech Rep experience or within running/sports retail, sales or events
- Genuine enthusiasm for the running community and culture
- Understanding of Excel, PowerPoint and overall business orientation
- Use strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills to excite, influence & collaborate with customers, consumers and internal stakeholders
- Solutions orientated approach with high energy, drive and determination
- Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt in fast paced environments
- Full driver’s license is essential
- Extensive travel required across the U.K. and Ireland.
- Able and willing to work weekends and extended hours where necessary
Our principles
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
