Tech Representative, Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz/ Hessen/Saarland region)

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Hiring Remotely in Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Retail • Sports • Wearables
At Brooks Running, we believe in the transformative power of the run. Let's Run There.
The Role
The Tech Representative will lead field support efforts to increase market share, assist with product launches, and educate retailers and consumers in the Rheinland Pfalz region.
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Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

 Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

 Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

·       Runner First  

We act in the best interest of the runner 

·       Word is Bond 

We do what we say we’ll do

·       Champion Heart  

We give our all in everything we do   

·       There is no “I” in Run

We stay generous with our humanity 

·       Keep Moving

We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.   


Your Job: 

The Brooks Technical Representative will lead and execute the field support strategy in all distribution channels located within their respective territory (Rheinland-Pfalz/ Hessen/Saarland) to increase market share, amplify Brooks’ product leadership, and create recognition, awareness and loyalty for the brand


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 at all accounts.
  • Work with Sales management and Marketing on the success of National Account sell-thru programs/in-store promotions; all Tec Rep’s are accountable for an established sell-thru number for a pre-determined store base within their respective territory.
  • Educate and motivate the retailer, consumer, and all key points of contact about Brooks technology and product leadership via product seminars and clinics.
  • Be the eyes and ears of the brand and communicate our brand positioning, competitors, and potential competitor’s activity. It is essential to work closely with your respective Sales Rep to highlight any issues/challenges/successes.
  • Provide feedback and analysis via ForceManager (our CRM tool) to measure effectiveness of product initiatives and sales strategies.
  • Represent Brooks at running events and expos including branding, set-up, breakdown, distribution of collateral, interaction with consumers, shoe count 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
  • Maintain appearance of leased company vehicles and all Brooks equipment.

Your Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of retail experience (Athletic Specialty preferred).
  • 2+ years of Marketing/Sales experience within the sports industry preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication.
  • Very strong presentation skills.
  • 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!

Brooks Sports is an equal opportunity employer and our policy is to maintain employment practices that conform to the intent and letter of the laws regarding equal employment opportunity. Brooks is committed to affording equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual preference, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This commitment applies to all phases of the recruitment process including hiring, selection, promotions, transfers, demotions, compensation, benefits, or training. Brooks will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue business hardship or a direct threat to the health or safety of any individual.

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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
1,340 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1914

What We Do

Brooks’ purpose is to inspire everyone to run their path by creating the best performance gear and experiences in the world while taking responsibility for our impact on people and the planet. Since 1914, we’ve been propelled by a never-ending curiosity with how humans move. Because, to us, movement is the key to feeling more alive. We’re all moving towards something. Whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Why Work With Us

Everyone at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values bond us together to drive our success. This means we solve for the runner, do what we say we will, give it our all, are generous with our humanity, and find a way to keep moving every day.

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