Field Marketing Lead - Saucony

About the role

The Field Marketing Lead is part of a national team whose mission is to build positive and lasting relationships with current and future Saucony consumers, retail partners and the running community in general. The Field Marketing team works in tandem with the Saucony Marketing and Sales teams to identify marketing opportunities in key territories nationwide, bringing our brand voice to life and facilitating a two-way conversation with consumers 365 days a year.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and supervise a national team of field marketing specialists (Shadow Reps).
• Work closely with each Shadow Rep to understand their unique territory needs so you can guide them in providing best-in-class service to our retail partners.
• Build an understanding of our global marketing platforms, product lines and wholesale channels in order to find dynamic ways for your team to execute on a local level.
• Determine the right level of support for major products and key accounts and communicate that clearly and regularly to the field team.
• Set goals for and ensure field marketing specialists comply with field service performance metrics, providing monthly or as-needed reporting to upper management.
• Oversee key account projects or marketing initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain and track individual and team travel/marketing budgets; submit monthly or quarterly reports to upper management.
• Forecast, source and place orders for seed/demo product, promo items, and other tools needed by the field marketing team.
• Maintain daily communication with Field Marketing Manager and weekly Sr. Account Marketing Manager and direct reports, providing quick and reliable feedback when needed.
• Plan and follow your own travel schedule, including territory travel with direct reports, retail events, and national events as needed.
• Perform duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by manager.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Marketing or Sales experience, and experience working in retail, especially within the running and athletic footwear and apparel industry.
• Familiarity with our key wholesale partners and an understanding of their needs as it pertains to Field Marketing.
• Enthusiasm and passion for the sport of running, with a personal connection to running culture.
• Strong organization, prioritization and time management skills are necessary, as you will be working outside of the corporate headquarters.
• Must be able to manage multiple ongoing projects with different teams and partners, and maintain a high level of organization throughout.
• Must be comfortable, confident and engaging when presenting to groups large and small, and be able to communicate clearly in person and via email.
• Maintain peak professionalism and discretion in daily interactions with your team, retailers and consumers, and be adaptable to varying needs and expectations from those parties.
• Have sharp attention to detail and be able to meet strict and sometimes short deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to travel and work on nights and weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) due to retail promotions and events.
• Strong PC/tablet skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, database management, report creation, internet applications, and social media.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license in good standing.

Qualifications

• This position is located at the Saucony corporate headquarters/ within the Region you are managing.
• Home office and retail store environments, as well as indoor and outdoor athletic events. Frequent travel required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Skills

• Strong management and multitasking skills.
• Excellent organization, communication and creative problem-solving skills.
• The ability to assess situations quickly and act with urgency to keep projects moving forward.

Pay

Salary Minimum: $72,000.00
Salary Maximum: $94,500.00

Schedule

Remote within the west region and must reside within the West Coast Territory, preferably in Texas. This position requires travel to events, conferences, and field travel with direct reports as needed.