Technical Representative – The Netherlands

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall field support efforts for Brooks at both Specialty Running Accounts (SRA) and Non-Specialty accounts located within the territory.
• Support the Sales and Marketing teams with product launches, in-store merchandising, and innovative grassroots programs and events at all accounts.
• Manage POS implementation of POS program in a timely, consistent, and true to brand fashion.
• Work with Sales and Marketing on the success of sell-thru programs/in-store promotions; all Tech Reps are accountable for an established sell-thru number for a pre-determined store base within their respective territory.
• Play active role on Brooks’ Social Media channels and support Marketing with community management (Strava, Instagram).
• Educate and motivate the retailer, consumer, and all key points of contact about Brooks technology and product leadership via product (online) seminars and clinics.
• Work the sales floor at accounts as assigned – be an expert at driving product sell-thru in all channels.
• Responsible for representing Brooks at running events and expos -- including branding, set-up, breakdown, distribution of collateral, interaction with consumers and product trial.
• Provide feedback and analysis via bi-weekly field reports to measure effectiveness of product initiatives and sales strategies; identify new opportunities for growth within or outside the running industry
• Itis essential to work closely with your respective sales rep to highlight any issues/challenges/successes.
• Be the eyes and ears of the brand and communicate our brand positioning, competitors, and potential competitor’s activity.
• Maintain appearance of leased company vehicle and all Brooks equipment.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Sales/Retail Management preferred.
• 1 – 3 years of retail, marketing or sales experience within the sports industry preferred.
• Highly motivated and energetic with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written (business) communication skills in Dutch and English, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication.
• Very strong presentation skills.
• Ability to execute a wide variety of tasks and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and excellent written English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company. Works well independently, as well as within a team.
• Keen attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks, while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all of the pieces fit together and affect one another.
• Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments’ operations and/or morale; “connecting the dots”.
• Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help out wherever necessary.
• Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community.
• Basic knowledge of retail math, inventory management, product merchandising and retail selling skills.
• Knowledge of performance athletic footwear/apparel/accessories and their related technologies.
• Knowledge of the biomechanics of human motion; understanding of injury prevention basics.
• Understanding of the territory’s local running community (events, clubs, coaches, specialty retailers).
• Extensive travel required; able and willing to work weekends and extended hours as required.
• Must show proof of good driving record upon request.
• Embraces and lives the Brooks values!