Running Sales Rep

at Adidas America Inc. in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Purpose: Manage; sell to, support and service the account base in a specific geographic territory.
Key Accountabilities:
* Using strong business acumen and retail math abilities drive the top and bottom line number for assigned territory
* Drive territory growth and profitability by assessing and building on areas of momentum; capitalize on product/pricing opportunities and course correct with innovative sales tactics to improve sales performance in territory.
* Provide strong sell in presence with each account by proving tailored product assortment information, support materials to each of the designated accounts.
* Provide and maintain a high level of service to each account.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with all accounts.
* Always act in the best interest of adidas America to improve relations and resolve issues.
* Achieve sales goals by quarter as defined by Sales Director.
* Achieve business unit booking goals as defined by Sales Director.
* Manage all credits, claims and other account issues to resolution.
* Work as liaison between adidas operations and account operations.
* Deliver all required reports and document requests on-time.
* Produce accurate and reliable quarterly forecasts on or before deadlines.
* Produce all orders by the deadline.
* Perform accurate and timely customer service functions for each account.
* Develop strong working relationships with all areas of Customer Service.
* Support the Sales/ Marketing teams with product launches, in-store merchandising, and innovative grassroots programs at all accounts
* Educate and motivate the retailer, consumer, and all key points of contact about adidas technology and product leadership via product seminars and clinics
* Work the sales floor at accounts as assigned - be an expert at driving product sell-thru in all channels
* Some priority accounts with have enhanced focus and strategic elements required around extensive business planning, marketing, and operational structure.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
* Ability to work with, and manage, a large number of accounts on a consistent basis, and to sell the appropriate adidas products to these designated accounts.
* Merchandising and planning skills, and the ability to apply them by connecting the merchandise plan into forecast, then executing accordingly.
* Ability to apply financial data to make decisions and influence outcomes. This includes margins, retail math, forecast/projections, probability and statistical inferences, fractions, percentages, ratios, etc.
* Ability to portray a confident and winning attitude in challenging business interactions.
* Must be results-oriented and have a demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence outcomes.
* Ability to lay out practical and logical assortment plans based on retail space, inventory turn, and sell through.
* Strong communication skills and ability to interface at all levels of a business via phone, written communication and in person.
* Proven ability to deliver a high level of customer service, including the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
* Ability to diplomatically fight for the brand to create win/win resolution with retailers.
* Ability to effectively manage your time and work against business deadlines.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
* Ability to create, plan and deliver effective and persuasive presentations.
* Ability to handle multiple projects and work in an autonomous environment with little direction or supervision.
* Technical proficiency with MS applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
* Familiarity of sales processes, procedures and policies.
* Ability to lift and carry samples and bags weighing up to 25 lbs.
* Ability to travel up to 50-75% of the time.
Qualifications (Minimum required education and experience):
* Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum one year of related experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Athletic industry experience preferred.
* Regional sales experience preferred.
* For Specialty sales positions, specific knowledge of, or experience with the specialty focus is preferred. This includes knowledge of athletic product lines, industry standards and trends in the market place.
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