Technical Sales Specialist Running/Training UKI

Is the face of PUMA Running and Training, bringing products to life through account management, technical product training, events and relationships with key independent retail partners across the North of England and Scotland. It supports growth of brand presence, inspires consumers and strengthens the brand's position within the UKI running community. The position is remote with extensive travel across the defined territory, including occasional weekend and extended hours work.

• Provide high-level support to retailers, including owners, buyers and store staff, through staff training and consumer events for key national running retailers and specialty running/training doors.
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to deliver best-in-class service to retailers, store staff and consumers and ensure sell-through targets are met.
• Foster close working relationships with owners, managers and staff within the account base, and build lasting connections with buyers, managers and key internal stakeholders through set product presentations, in-season support, marketing and strategy meetings.
• Act as the eyes and ears for the brand, reporting weekly on sales successes, challenges, competitors and wider marketplace.
• Plan and deliver seasonal tech sessions to engage, inform and excite customers and shop floor staff about PUMA footwear, apparel and accessories.
• Represent PUMA at external and internal Run/Train events, including set-up, breakdown, consumer interaction and shoe trials.
• Strive to achieve set sales targets, key category and personal KPIs on a monthly and annual basis.
• Manage seasonal sell-in to the account base, process orders in line with sales cut-offs, and provide robust forecasts to support budgets and profitability.
• Manage accounts through business planning, stock and sales analysis, and proactive order book management to support incremental growth while adhering to category distribution plans.
• Actively engage with all functions within PUMA to ensure cross-functional alignment and first-class customer support.

• Passionate runner with strong product knowledge and an understanding of the running community, sports retail and competitor landscape.
• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Representative or within running, sports retail, sales or events.
• Ability to create long-term strategies in partnership with retail partners, with responsibility for GTM plans.
• Analytical skills and understanding of retail maths and order book management, with a structured mindset.
• Understanding of Excel, PowerPoint and overall business orientation.
• Strong presentation and communication skills to excite, influence and collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders cross-functionally.
• High energy, solution-oriented and driven, with the ability to take initiative and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driver's licence is essential.
• Extensive travel required across the U.K. and Ireland.
• Able and willing to work weekends and extended hours where necessary.

• Remote role with extensive travel across the defined territory, including the North of England and Scotland, and across the U.K. and Ireland; occasional weekend and extended hours work is required.

PUMA looks for SPEED & SPIRIT in candidates, defined by values that inspire the team to be driven, vibrant and together, and it provides equal opportunities for all job applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or disability.