Career Opportunities: Representative, Performance Tech (Chicago) (76149)

Performance Tech Rep, Run Specialty (Chicago)

At ASICS, our Sound Mind, Sound Body philosophy is more than a tagline, it's our way of life. Over 75 years ago our founder, Kihachiro Onitsuka, saw that sport and movement had the power to lift spirits, project positivity, and propel people and whole communities forward. ASICS provides a diverse and inclusive culture that enables learning, growth, and opportunity at all levels. Our robust employee benefits allow for real work-life balance and a strong sense of community. We empower our employees to pursue their career goals. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team.

The Performance Tech Reps are the leaders on the ground floor of education, sell thru, and community activation in their territories. Their goal is to be true faces of the ASICS brand and partner with accounts to execute field marketing strategies that amplify ASICS' leadership position in the athletic footwear and apparel industry and enable strong sell thru. They are the leading champions of the brand, building awareness and loyalty with accounts and end consumers.

Independent interfacing with accounts on education, sell thru enhancement, event planning and activation/seeding. Scheduling meetings, activations, and travels to accounts for engagement and relationship building. Planning and building reporting on weekly activities, activations, and communication. Providing point of view / educating accounts and end consumer on products, brand story, etc. Administrative work- budget, expenses, ordering and sell thru tracking. Community engagement at race expos, group runs, medical events, and other touchpoints. Adheres to all company policies and procedures. Embodies and demonstrates company ethics and values. Abides by all federal, state and local laws.

Attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines. Strong understanding of the performance athletic marketplace, through the lens of ASICS and its competitors. Ability to provide solutions to support business needs through creative problem solving and creative innovation. Must be skilled in training, sales generation, planning, authentic customer service, communication, conflict resolution, business acumen, and time management. Ability to propose creative marketing activations to build awareness. Operates with curiosity with an ability to manage ambiguity and push through business challenges with a focus on continuous development. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of trend progression in performance footwear and apparel. Good sense of intercultural differences, team player, good communicator. Willing to travel throughout the US. Highly proficient in spoken and written English.

Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training required. 2-3 years experience in the athletic footwear industry required. Demonstrated experience interfacing with accounts on education, merchandising, event planning and activation, seeding required. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required.

SALARY / PAY RANGE: Min: $49,500 Max: $55,000 PAY TRANSPARENCY: To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, ASICS America Corporation will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide pay or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary/pay range applies to the current job posting. Salary/pay offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.