Technical Representative

Description:

YOUR MISSION

The role of Technical Representative's key accountability is to plan, execute and monitor the effectiveness of technical training and education for performance categories – with a key focus on Running and Football footwear – across PUMA Oceania.

This is a newly created role within the Marketing team and will focus on developing training and education programs, tools and platforms that drive awareness, consideration and sell-through of key performance products through wholesale and retail channels.

Key responsibilities include:

Wholesale – Technical Training

• In alignment with the Global running team, develop and implement engaging technical training programs and tools to educate retail team members within key retailers

• In alignment with the sales team and commercial marketing team, lock in National training sessions for key partners

• Align with Commercial Marketing on key campaign timings to ensure staff are educated and aware and the necessary training has been aligned to support key initiatives

• Work with Sales and Marketing teams on opportunities to incentivize and engage key stores or team members through product seeding and brand incentive programs

• Create engaging tech tools and training aids with the support of Global and Brand running team

Health Professionals

• Identify opportunities to connect the brand with key Health Professional bodies to build awareness of PUMA technical products and technologies

• Establish a Health Professional purchase program to encourage product testing and trial

• Support Sports Marketing with educating club medical staff and podiatrists

• Share relevant tools and information with the Health Professional community

Brand Events

• In alignment with the Brand Marketing and Sales teams identify opportunities to engage directly with running communities and run specialist account through wear test events and running groups

• Ensure these are strategic partnerships that will drive sell in or sell through opportunities or influence within the running community

• Provide run gait analysis for participants and provide product recommendations

Operational

• Create monthly reports for key stakeholders on store visits, key findings, sell-through results, and opportunities

• Budget tracking and invoice processing

• Identify opportunities to innovate through automation, AI and digital integration to increase efficiency

• Support the budget and forecasting process for brand marketing with local and global stakeholders

• Work with Brand Marketing to place required seeding orders on time to support seasonal initiatives

• Support the team with preparation and communication of relevant Digital Assets packs

• Manage agency partners to deliver the best results and value for the brand

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 2-3 years clinical or educational experience

• Health professional, technical training experience

• Understanding of health sciences – specifical podiatry, physiotherapy or sports sciences

• Understanding of budget management

• Ability to work cross functionally in a Global Organisation

• Ability to work independently and multitask

• Up to date understanding of running gait cycle

• Passion for education and learning

• Passion for sport

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

• Strong public speaking skills

• Detail orientated, resourceful, proactive, self-confident, and organised

• Strong Trouble-Shooting skills

• MS Office

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.