PUMA is one of the fastest growing and most exciting running brands in the world and we are looking to expand the Run CATS program in North America.   This team of Tech Reps is responsible for driving our running programming at a hyper-local level.  We are looking for fast-paced individuals who have a passion for PUMA, running and life. Someone who can bring their knowledge of running to key PUMA accounts & partners in order to best educate on new product launches, motivate staff to drive sales, facilitate in-store events as well as plan and organize community running events.  The Run CATS will be seen as the key point people at the regional level and will be the eyes & ears for the brand in their respective territories.

• Own your territory (DC, Virginia, Maryland) to help drive sales and grow brand awareness at specialty and sporting goods
• Build strong relationships with your accounts and work closely with them to grow the brand by understanding their business and what is important to them and their customers
• Be an expert in all things PUMA running—product & marketing
• Utilization of sales data to look for areas of brand growth
• Educate retail partners and consumers on PUMA technology: Responsible for training store associates on all product details, features & benefits 
• Develop creative ways to engage with and motivate our partners to keep PUMA Running front of mind
• Create and execute new and exciting running events in person and virtually to help increase sales and brand awareness in key territories
• Work cross-functionally with the sales, marketing, merchandising and footwear and apparel product teams within PUMA to streamline communications & planning 
• Represent PUMA at marketing events such as expos & races at both the local and national level
• Complete weekly & monthly reports to track both your progress, PUMA’s growth, and report back from the field with consumer feedback

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years Retail, sales, event, marketing, or customer service experience preferred 
• Excellent presentation, public speaking & interpersonal skills both in person and virtually 
• Running retail experience preferred
• Knowledge and passion for running, products, and industry trends
• Entrepreneurial & self-motivated
• Excellent time management skills
• Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
• Ability to pivot on a dime and react to a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Travel is required up to 75% of the time
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing
• Working and reliable vehicle

The hiring range base pay for this position is $47,200-$62,765 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• This role supports the COBRA PUMA GOLF brand as a part time contractor.

• Currently looking to support the DC/Baltimore Area.

• The Fitting Specialist will be responsible for setting up and conducting our fitting days in the field for their respective territory.

• Duties will consist of maintaining fitting tools, setting up the fitting day, organizing orders from the fitting day to be placed by the account or local Territory Sales Manager, keeping accurate fitting records and being the point of contact for our brands for all account requests pertaining to fitting days and fitting day follow up.

• This will include one on one fittings with our consumers, participating in large scale brand events, Staff and VIP golf club fittings and working with the local Territory Sales Manager to maintain outstanding relationships with our accounts.

• High school diploma; college degree preferred

• Experience with launch monitors (Trackman, Foresight, or FlightScope) and golf club fitting

• Understanding basic and intermediate fitting terminology

• Knowledge of golf ball flight data characteristics (speed, launch, spin)

• High level of energy, initiative and professionalism

• Ability to set up and break down a fitting day, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to conduct 40-50 events in a calendar year

• Ability to be flexible to business needs and willingness to work weekends

The base pay for this position is $175.00 per fitting day + commission.

• Provide consistently high standards of customer experience within the Store in accordance with PUMA’s Brand Values and service standards,
• Through effective customer service, individual performance consistently achieves or exceeds sales, KPIs and profitability targets,
• Responsible for accurately processing sales transactions at checkout, securely and quickly,
• Maintain the cleanliness and order of the store as well as compliance with all visual merchandising guidelines according to PUMA standards,
• Responsible for the execution and processing of incoming and outgoing merchandise,
• Assist with managing stock levels, inventory counts and product availability, as needed,
• Required to comply with all Policies & Procedures, operational core competencies and key accountabilities,
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy and compliant working and shopping environment,
• Required to work non-traditional hours; weekends, evenings, holidays; overtime may be required in this position.

• At least 1 year of experience in a retail environment or other relative experience, preferred,
• Strong team player,
• Strong communication skills,
• Ability to learn quickly,
• Knowledge of computer skills, basic know-how about MS Office programs,
• The ability to constantly walk and move about is required. Use of the following senses is critical to this position: speaking, hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Ability to lift/carry, push/pull up to 30 pounds regularly.

The base pay for this position is $15.30 - $18.30+ Benefits

(Benefit Summary_Part Time)

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.