Altra: Sales Representative

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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

What will you do?
A day in the life of a Sales Representative at Altra looks a little like this.

The Sales Representative role sits within the Sales department, covering the Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota region. It works closely with Field Service Representatives, specialty retail accounts, and cross-functional Altra teams to drive sales and activation plans. Overall, the role is responsible for executing sales strategies, managing account relationships, and growing wholesale business, reporting directly to the Sales Manager, West

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

• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets for the run and outdoor specialty channels in specified territory.
• Responsible for maintaining current account relationships, securing seasonal and at-once orders and developing new accounts within strategic sales plan.
• Adhere to all strategic distribution guidelines set forth by Altra sales management team.
• Order procurement through traditional face to face and evolved virtual processes, utilizing latest technologies and assets provided by Altra and VF.
• Manages wholesale product flow to maximize sales revenue, while adhering to strict distribution guidelines.
• Achieve goals and strategies set forth in the strategic plan, including enhancing and building account relationships, seasonal Go to Market and growth strategies and development of the wholesale activation strategies.
• Work alongside Field Service Representative in building annual education programs, local activation calendars & seasonal sales plans for each account.
• Utilize consumer, market share and POS data insights to sustain and grow retail business while proactively addressing issues and opportunities.

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 3+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• 3+ years of field sales, product, marketing, or retail experience
• Proven ability to execute winning sales strategies and drive results
• Demonstrated results in executing multiple projects and integrated plans on a seasonal basis
• Quantified results in exceeding targeted results and expectations
• Excellent process and organizational management skills
• Excellent presentation skills, virtual and in person
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, Outlook
• Demonstrated team player
• Proven ability to build and maintain business critical relationships/partnerships
• Ability to travel 60%
• Must have reliable transportation
• Location requirement: While this position is fully remote, the ideal candidate will reside within Minnesota to better service their client base.

What do we offer you?
At Altra, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about Altra's benefits package, follow this and click "Looking to Join VF".

To learn more about Altra's Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to

Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
Hiring Range:
$72,000.00 USD - $90,000.00 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.

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lease 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 are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities 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.*