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Altra: Field Service Representative – Richmond

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 1+ year of specialty retail experience (run or outdoor specialty preferred)
  • 2+ years of marketing, sales, or field service experience
  • Familiarity with the Altra product line
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support retail partners through in-person store visits and product demos
  • Build excitement and awareness for Altra by engaging retail and community partners
  • Partner with Sales Representatives to develop effective service plans for the territory
  • Complete detailed and accurate activity reporting via designated tools

Key facts

Other skills

  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Software
  • Self-Motivation
  • Collaboration
  • Proactivity

About the company

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icebreaker

Apparel & Fashion

We’re celebrating 25 years of challenging the status quo of how clothing is made. Driven by the belief that nature has the answers, we provide natural performance alternatives to synthetic-based apparel, to create a healthier and more sustainable future for our species and the planet. This year, we launched our brand ambition to have 100% plastic-free materials by 2023. We relentlessly seek out new ways of doing things better and we’re passionate about making a difference. Want to join our flock? We like people who can think big and strategic and also aren’t afraid of hard work. We’re a community of passionate, authentic and adventurous achievers bringing natural apparel alternatives to the world, ethically and sustainably. icebreaker® is part of VF Corporation one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, Dickies®, Eastpak®, Kipling®, icebreaker®, Napapijri® and many more. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. That’s what we want for everyone who joins us at VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive here too.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryApparel & Fashion
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community. 

 

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you.  

 

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com. 

What will you do? 

A day in the life of a Field Service Representative (Richmond) at Altra looks a little like this. 

The Altra Field Service Representative (FSR) is a motivated self-starter responsible for executing seasonal go-to-market and service strategies across the Virginia Region. This role drives brand growth, awareness, and sell-through by delivering impactful retail support, community engagement, and field activations.

The FSR partners closely with Sales Representatives, specialty retail accounts, and cross-functional teams to execute activation plans and strengthen Altra’s presence in the market. This position reports to the Regional Field Service Manager.

While this position is fully remote, the ideal candidate for this role will reside in the great Richmond area to better support their client base. This role requires frequent travel within the assigned territory, including attendance at consumer events, races, and expos, and may require evening and weekend work

 

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. 

Retail & Territory Execution

  • Support retail partners through in-person store visits, product demos, and sales floor engagement

  • Deliver clear, engaging product presentations to educate and motivate retail staff and consumers

  • Implement merchandising and promotional activations using product and point-of-purchase materials

  • Execute all in-field activities in alignment with seasonal go-to-market strategies and sales priorities

Community & Brand Engagement

  • Build excitement and awareness for Altra by engaging retail and community partners

  • Represent Altra at local and select national events, races, and expos

  • Support consumer trial and education through community activations and experiential opportunities

  • Foster meaningful, long-term relationships that drive advocacy and repeat sell-through

Collaboration & Strategic Partnership

  • Partner with Sales Representatives to develop and execute effective service plans for the territory

  • Collaborate with Field Service teammates to design and deliver impactful education initiatives and activations

  • Serve as the “eyes and ears” of the business by gathering and sharing insights on product performance, competitor activity, and industry trends

Operational Excellence

  • Complete detailed, accurate, and timely activity reporting via designated tools (e.g., Repsly)

  • Maintain organization, readiness, and professional presentation of all field assets and demo footwear

  • Manage travel, expenses, promotional materials, and product seeding with fiscal responsibility

  • Consistently meet deadlines for projects, reports, and action items

What do you need to succeed? 

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 1+ year of specialty retail experience (run or outdoor specialty preferred) and 2+ years of marketing, sales, or field service experience.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are: 

  • Familiarity with the Altra product line
  • Experience fitting and selling technical footwear
  • Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications (including Outlook)
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to take initiative
  • Reliable transportation
  • Bachelor’s degree or related experience in Marketing, Sales, Business, Kinesiology, or related field preferred

Now WE have a question for YOU.  

Are you in? 

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Hiring Range:

$60,000.00 USD - $75,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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