Marketing
Technical Representative
Moorabbin VIC, Australia
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Your Talent
Bachelor’s degree or higher
2-3 years clinical or educational experience
Health professional, technical training experience
Understanding of health sciences – specifical podiatry, physiotherapy or sports sciences
Understanding of budget management
Ability to work cross functionally in a Global Organisation
Ability to work independently and multitask
Up to date understanding of running gait cycle
Passion for education and learning
Passion for sport
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Strong public speaking skills
Detail orientated, resourceful, proactive, self-confident, and organised
Strong Trouble-Shooting skills
MS Office
Your Mission
The role of Technical Representative's key accountability is to plan, execute and monitor the effectiveness of technical training and education for performance categories – with a key focus on Running and Football footwear – across PUMA Oceania.
This is a newly created role within the Marketing team and will focus on developing training and education programs, tools and platforms that drive awareness, consideration and sell-through of key performance products through wholesale and retail channels.
Key responsibilities include:
Wholesale – Technical Training
In alignment with the Global running team, develop and implement engaging technical training programs and tools to educate retail team members within key retailers
In alignment with the sales team and commercial marketing team, lock in National training sessions for key partners
Align with Commercial Marketing on key campaign timings to ensure staff are educated and aware and the necessary training has been aligned to support key initiatives
Work with Sales and Marketing teams on opportunities to incentivize and engage key stores or team members through product seeding and brand incentive programs
Create engaging tech tools and training aids with the support of Global and Brand running team
Health Professionals
Identify opportunities to connect the brand with key Health Professional bodies to build awareness of PUMA technical products and technologies
Establish a Health Professional purchase program to encourage product testing and trial
Support Sports Marketing with educating club medical staff and podiatrists
Share relevant tools and information with the Health Professional community
Brand Events
In alignment with the Brand Marketing and Sales teams identify opportunities to engage directly with running communities and run specialist account through wear test events and running groups
Ensure these are strategic partnerships that will drive sell in or sell through opportunities or influence within the running community
Provide run gait analysis for participants and provide product recommendations
Operational
Create monthly reports for key stakeholders on store visits, key findings, sell-through results, and opportunities
Budget tracking and invoice processing
Identify opportunities to innovate through automation, AI and digital integration to increase efficiency
Support the budget and forecasting process for brand marketing with local and global stakeholders
Work with Brand Marketing to place required seeding orders on time to support seasonal initiatives
Support the team with preparation and communication of relevant Digital Assets packs
Manage agency partners to deliver the best results and value for the brand
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 supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
