About the Role:
The Outdoor Technical Representative executes sales and marketing initiatives through key retailers and outdoor partners to drive market share and brand leadership for adidas Terrex and Five Ten. Working within the Sales team, the role involves educating retail staff and consumers, supporting product launches, gathering market insights, and representing the brand at events. The position is fully remote with frequent travel to retail locations, events and team meetings, and requires frequent evening and weekend work.
Key Responsibilities:
Support retail partners through store visits, demos, working the sales floor, and collaboration on local events.
Educate and motivate retail associates and relevant affiliates about adidas Terrex/Five Ten technology and products through clinics, visits and events.
Deliver clear and persuasive product presentations to educate and motivate retail staff and customers.
Engage with the community and retail partners to generate excitement and brand awareness around adidas Terrex and Five Ten.
Represent adidas Terrex/Five Ten at local and select national events, races and expos.
Lead and manage field support efforts for adidas Terrex/Five Ten at both Specialty and Outdoor Big Box accounts within the territory.
Manage partner inventory, work with the Sales Rep to secure at‑once orders, and manage the retail partner's back room to secure premium placement for key product.
Implement merchandising or promotional activities with the product, and assist the Sales and Marketing teams with product launches, in-store merchandising and grassroots programmes.
Collaborate with Sales Management and Marketing on National Account sell‑through programmes and in-store promotions.
Maintain weekly field notes and submit reports on visits, clinics and events, providing relevant product and competitor feedback.
Feature in product videos for educational platforms and social media as needed.
Utilise and manage a yearly product seeding budget, and track, maintain and stay within the yearly travel budget while submitting timely expense reports.
Carry out other duties, projects or general work related to the department as assigned by the manager.
Required Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education/Training, or a related field.
1–2 years of relevant project/event management experience or equivalent industry experience.
Ability to work weekends and travel up to 75%.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong knowledge of the local outdoor competitive landscape and structure.
Proactive self‑starter and creative thinker.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Collaborative and adaptable in fast‑paced environments.
Effective time management and multitasking.
Able to lift and carry samples and bags weighing up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Skills:
Passion for outdoor sports and gear, as the ideal candidate is a passionate outdoor enthusiast.
Workplace Fully remote position based within a 3-hour driving distance of Seattle, WA (not including Canada).
Frequent travel to retail locations, events and team meetings.
Frequent evening and weekend work required.
Benefits & Perks:
Robust and progressive medical coverage, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
Adoption support, including surrogate and fertility support.
Short and long‑term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee‑paid coverage.
Enrolment in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
Education assistance and generous leave policies, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave, for full‑time employees.
Eligibility to earn an annual bonus based on company performance.
Prorated flexible time off accruing at 0.4388 hours per day, increasing with years of service.
Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
About the Company:
The company believes that embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives its employees a sense of belonging and its brand a real competitive advantage.
