Role Description
At Altra, we believe everyone deserves to feel their best when they run, and that starts with building strong, authentic connections in the communities we serve. As our Field Service Representative in the Boston area, you’ll bring this to life by championing our brand across New England. From local run clubs to retail partnerships, you’ll create meaningful experiences that inspire movement, build loyalty, and grow our presence in a region that lives and breathes the outdoors.
You’ll be out in the field often! While this is a remote role, living in the greater Boston area will help you stay connected to the people and places that bring the Altra brand to life.
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Activate the Altra brand across your New England territory through authentic connections, thoughtful activations, and hands-on support.
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Build strong relationships with retailers through in-person visits, demos, and sales floor support.
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Deliver engaging product education that builds confidence and enthusiasm among retail staff and consumers.
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Create excitement around Altra through local partnerships, run clubs, events, and community engagement.
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Execute merchandising and promotional activations that elevate the in-store experience.
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Represent Altra at local and select national races, events, and expos.
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Partner closely with Sales Representatives and cross-functional teams to bring go-to-market plans to life.
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Act as the eyes and ears of the brand by sharing insights on product feedback, consumer behavior, and market trends.
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Maintain accurate field reporting and manage field assets, travel, and expenses with strong attention to detail.
Qualifications
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1+ year of specialty retail experience (run or outdoor preferred).
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2+ years in marketing, sales, or a customer-facing field role.
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Experience fitting and selling technical footwear.
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Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
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Ability to work independently while staying connected to a broader team.
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A proactive, self-starter mindset with a passion for the running and outdoor community.
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Familiarity with Altra products is a plus.
Requirements
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You’re energized by people, product, and purpose—and you know how to turn connections into momentum.
Benefits
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Hiring Range: $60,000.00 USD - $75,000.00 USD annually.
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Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
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Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
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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.
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Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.