Account Executive (Remote - Massachusetts)

Puma

$82K — $111K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree preferred.
  • 2+ years in an outside sales role, preferably in the running or sports industry.
  • Former competitive high school or collegiate runner is a plus.
  • Ability to travel extensively within designated territory.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of running footwear and apparel, including competitive brands.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI).
  • Exceptional organization, follow-through, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Travel extensively, visiting assigned Running Specialty accounts, including weekends for key events.
  • Attend trade shows and retailer channel events to promote the brand.
  • Provide top-tier service and technical expertise throughout the sales process.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to support business goals.
  • Manage wholesale account tasks including product presentations, training, business planning, and order entry.
  • Achieve sales volume and channel distribution targets for the territory.
  • Deliver orders punctually, meeting booking deadlines.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Employee discounts on products and equipment.
Full Job Description
YOUR MISSION
  • Travel extensively throughout designated territory calling on all assigned Running Specialty accounts, weekends sometimes required for key events.
  • Attend key retailer and channel events, such as trade shows and conferences.
  • Provide the highest level of service and technical expertise from sell in to sell through.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationship with accounts in the territory as well as internal stakeholders to help drive the business.
  • Manage all aspects of the business for wholesale account list including, but not limited to:
    • Sell in process - product presentations and product trainings.
    • Business planning, order entry and all operational tasks.
    • Order book management
    • Shop merchandising and sell through planning.
  • Achieve annual sales volume targets for given territory and key accounts.
  • Achieve annual channel distribution targets for given territory.
  • Deliver all orders by booking deadline.
  • Provide Channel Sales Manager with weekly account updates and sales tracking to both prebook and annual quarterly sales targets.
  • Identify and cultivate new Running Specialty accounts within the designated territory.
  • Provide product and brand training throughout the territory to drive sales within the market, as needed.
  • Proactively manage order book with designated Sales Support Rep on a daily and weekly basis to review all open orders and ensure product is shipping.


YOUR TALENT
  • College degree preferred.
  • 2+ years in an outside sales role, Running and/or sports industry preferred.
  • Former competitive high school or collegiate runner is preferred.
  • Ability to travel is required.
  • Must have comprehensive, current experience and knowledge, including technical knowledge of Running footwear and apparel, including competitive brands.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI).
  • High level of energy and professionalism.
  • Exceptional follow through and organizational skills.
  • Ability to convincingly present product and brand using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools.
  • Efficient time management skills with the ability to multi-task and focus on primary business objectives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


The hiring range base pay for this position is $82,00-$111,315 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate)

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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