At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community.
So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you.
To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com.
What will you do?
Senior Manager, Field Services (North America)
The Sr. Manager, Field Services is responsible for managing and empowering the Regional Field Service Rep (FSR) Managers and Field Service Team and developing long-term strategy in support of brand objectives. The Sr. Manager, Field Services is responsible for leading the Field Services team as a whole, while effectively guiding and supporting the FSR Regional Managers in hiring, training and development. This role is responsible for establishing the game plan for driving the face of the brand for consumers, wholesale employees, and partners, including the expectation of a high level of quality, professionalism, and consistency across North America. This role is a critical part of the decision-making process and investment decisions for the field programs, while also being a strategic partner to the NORA Marketing and Sales organizations. This individual will work alongside the GTM and Sales teams, and is responsible for seasonal planning, and working with the FSR Regional Managers to identify, prioritize, develop, and execute regional plans, as well as measure and evaluate results. The role reports to the GTM Director and is a hybrid position working 3 days at our Denver, CO headquarters and 2 days from home.
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
- Work with FSR Regional Managers to hire, train, and onboard new members and uphold the Altra mission and purpose.
- Guide Regional Managers through their leadership roles, and establish an inclusive, supportive culture amongst all team members.
- Own the creation of the Field Service strategy as part of the Brand and Wholesale strategy alongside US GTM Director and US Sales Director. Integrate this into a calendar for strategy execution.
- Drive cross functional collaboration between FS team, Marketing and Sales leaders to ensure coverage, support and synergies supporting brand and wholesale objectives.
- Drive creativity amongst the team and establish an expectation for elevated brand experiences and partnerships in the field to bring the brand to life, increase brand awareness and drive consumer demand.
- Forecast future needs with input from Regional Managers, sales stakeholders, and marketing management.
- Work with Integrated Marketing and GTM teams to align best practices in executing POP, assets, events, and activations, to support and elevate the brand in the field.
- Drive Regional Managers to identify opportunities within each region and strategic accounts to increase brand awareness and drive sell through.
- Review, collaborate, and provide consistent feedback from FS team with key stakeholders in the brand.
- Own and manage FS budget.
What do you need to succeed?
We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 8+ years of experience and professional achievements.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
- Strong people leadership skillset and ability to lead a large, remote team
- Run specialty/footwear/outdoor experience a plus
- Nimble and agile within a fast-paced environment
- Strategically minded with an ability to implement effectively and with a process-oriented approach
- Effective communicator and presenter
- Strong delegator and leader
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Results driven, with ability to prioritize and plan the most efficient way to achieve these results
- Ability to drive projects, ideas and seasonal initiatives from concept to completion
What do we offer you?
At Altra, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.
To learn more about Altra’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.
To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.altrarunning.com.
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
The application deadline for this position is April 4, 2025.
Hiring Range:
$125,280.00 USD - $156,600.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
What We Do
VF Corporation is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. That’s what we want for everyone who joins us at VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive here too. For more information, please visit vfc.com.
