Full-Time

Altra: Field Service Representative

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VF

VF

10,001+ employees

No salary listed

Junior, Mid

Montreal, QC, Canada

The ideal candidate will reside in Montreal, Quebec to better service their client base.

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • More than one year of experience in specialty retail (preferably in running or outdoor activities)
  • More than two years of experience in marketing and sales
  • A formal education and any undergraduate degree are assets, but overall experience and professional achievements are most important
  • Bachelor's degree in arts or a degree in marketing, sales, business, or kinesiology preferred

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Bothell, Washington

Founded

1899

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What believers are saying

  • Sustainable fashion initiatives align with VF's green bond and eco-friendly practices.
  • Direct-to-consumer growth offers VF better brand image control and customer data insights.
  • Athleisure market expansion provides VF opportunities to increase versatile clothing offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from brands like Allbirds and Patagonia may impact VF's market share.
  • Rising labor costs in Vietnam and Bangladesh could pressure VF's profit margins.
  • Trade tensions between the US and China may disrupt VF's supply chain and increase costs.

What makes VF unique

  • VF Corp's central command center enhances design, supply chain, and retail coordination.
  • VF's green bond proceeds advance science-based targets, showcasing sustainability commitment.
  • VF's direct-to-consumer platforms enhance brand control and customer data management.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

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401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

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