Specialist - Technical Representative, Philadelphia

About the role

You will brainstorm, plan, and execute regional product education and experiential activations to deliver consistent retail support and build local brand affinity within local communities. Connecting your daily efforts directly to our mission of igniting the human spirit through movement, you will serve as the reliable, go-to product expert for store staff within your territory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact product knowledge clinics that clearly articulate the technical features and performance benefits of footwear and apparel collections to elevate retail staff expertise.
• Support established retail partner activations through the seamless execution of product demos, community test-runs, and brand trial experiences.
• Plan and schedule territory store visits systematically to maintain consistent, reliable communication and support with retail store managers.
• Career development opportunities to enhance your technical and interpersonal skills within the running space.
• Coordinate local event logistics for regional product launch activities, ensuring alignment with predefined marketing calendars to drive retail excitement.
• Execute brand presence at local corporate health expos, fitness trade shows, and community events, managing setup, teardown, and direct consumer engagement.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with local running clubs and fitness communities to amplify brand visibility and drive grassroots advocacy.
• Implement and audit in-store visual merchandising standards during site visits, correcting product displays to ensure premium brand consistency.
• Monitor territory stock levels during account visits and communicate immediate inventory gaps to local Sales Representatives to facilitate fill-in orders.
• Gather localized store-level feedback, competitor observations, and staff insights to share directly with immediate team members and your leader.

Requirements

You bring 2+ years of experience within a role as a technical representative, a sales representative, retail sales, for an outdoor or run specialty retail brand. Foundational understanding of—or a strong aptitude to quickly learn—the deeper technical aspects of human physiology and product engineering within the running space. Comfort, ease, and engaging energy when presenting educational information to audiences ranging from retailers, customers, and industry professionals. Ability to track personal travel schedules, manage account visit expenses, and utilize basic office productivity tools efficiently. Willingness to navigate a travel-intensive schedule of up to 60% across the designated territory while living within commutable proximity to Philadelphia, PA. You possess a valid driver’s license and are willing to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check as part of the pre-employment process.

Qualifications

Your story You bring 2+ years of experience within a role as a technical representative, a sales representative, retail sales, for an outdoor or run specialty retail brandFoundational understanding of—or a strong aptitude to quickly learn—the deeper technical aspects of human physiology and product engineering within the running spaceComfort, ease, and engaging energy when presenting educational information to audiences ranging from retailers, customers, and industry professionalsAbility to track personal travel schedules, manage account visit expenses, and utilize basic office productivity tools efficientlyWillingness to navigate a travel-intensive schedule of up to 60% across the designated territory while living within commutable proximity to Philadelphia, PAYou possess a valid driver’s license and are willing to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check as part of the pre-employment process

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to present complex information in an accessible manner, and a passion for running and fitness.

Benefits

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

Pay

Competitive compensation package including base salary and commission opportunities.

Schedule

Travel-intensive (up to 60%) with a company vehicle provided as a perk.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other employee perks.

Company Culture

We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.