Technical Representative – Belgium & Luxembourg

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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, or Retail Management preferred., 1-3 years of retail, marketing, or sales experience in the sports industry., Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch, French, and English., Strong presentation skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment..

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead field support efforts for Brooks at Specialty and Non-Specialty accounts.
  • Support Sales and Marketing teams with product launches and grassroots events.
  • Educate retailers and consumers about Brooks technology and product leadership.
  • Provide feedback and analysis via bi-weekly field reports to measure effectiveness of initiatives.

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Job description

Who We Are:
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
Runner First  
We act in the best interest of the runner. 
Word is Bond 
We do what we say we’ll do.
Champion Heart  
We give our all in everything we do. 
There is no “I” in Run
We stay generous with our humanity. 
Keep Moving
We find ways to move every day because joy is kinetic!
We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there. 

Your Job: 
The Brooks Technical Representative will execute the field support strategy in all distribution channels located within their respective territory to increase market share, amplify Brooks’ product leadership, and create recognition, awareness, and loyalty for the brand. We are also firm believers in grass roots events and as such have a seasonal events schedule in place. You will be responsible for delivering our Brooks spirit at events in your territory alongside being part of our collective team for our interregional events.


Your Responsibilities:
  • Lead the overall field support efforts for Brooks at both Specialty Running Accounts (SRA) and Non-Specialty accounts located within the territory.
  • Support the Sales and Marketing teams with product launches, in-store merchandising, and innovative grassroots programs and events at all accounts.
  • Manage implementation of POS program in a timely, consistent, and true to brand fashion.
  • Work with Sales and Marketing on the success of sell-thru programs/in-store promotions; all Tech Reps are accountable for an established sell-thru number for a pre-determined store base within their respective territory.
  • Play active role on Brooks’ Social Media channels and support Marketing with community management (Strava, Instagram).
  • Educate and motivate the retailer, consumer, and all key points of contact about Brooks technology and product leadership via product (online) seminars and clinics.
  • Work the sales floor at accounts as assigned – be an expert at driving product sell-thru in all channels.
  • Responsible for representing Brooks at running events and expos -- including branding, set-up, breakdown, distribution of collateral, interaction with consumers and product trial.
  • Provide feedback and analysis via bi-weekly field reports to measure effectiveness of product initiatives and sales strategies; identify new opportunities for growth within or outside the running industry
  • It is essential to work closely with your respective sales rep to highlight any issues/challenges/successes.
  • Be the eyes and ears of the brand and communicate our brand positioning, competitors, and potential competitor’s activity.
  • Maintain appearance of leased company vehicle and all Brooks equipment.


  • Your Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Sales/Retail Management preferred.
  • 1 – 3 years of retail, marketing or sales experience within the sports industry preferred.
  • Highly motivated and energetic with an enthusiastic attitude.
  • Excellent verbal and written (business) communication skills in Dutch, French and English, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication.
  • Very strong presentation skills.
  • Ability to execute a wide variety of tasks and work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Strong computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and excellent written English.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company. Works well independently, as well as within a team.
  • Keen attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks, while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all of the pieces fit together and affect one another.
  • Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments’ operations and/or morale; “connecting the dots”.
  • Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help out wherever necessary.
  • Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities is a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community.
  • Basic knowledge of retail math, inventory management, product merchandising and retail selling skills.
  • Knowledge of performance athletic footwear/apparel/accessories and their related technologies.
  • Knowledge of the biomechanics of human motion; understanding of injury prevention basics.
  • Understanding of the territory’s local running community (events, clubs, coaches, specialty retailers).
  • Extensive travel required; able and willing to work weekends and extended hours as required.
  • Must show proof of good driving record upon request.
  • Embraces and lives the Brooks values!

  • Brooks Sports, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and our policy is to maintain employment practices that conform to the intent and letter of the laws regarding equal employment opportunity. Brooks is committed to affording equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual preference, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This commitment applies to all phases of the recruitment process including hiring, selection, promotions, transfers, demotions, compensation, benefits, or training. Brooks will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue business hardship or a direct threat to the health or safety of any individual.

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    Other Skills

    • Sales
    • Communication
    • Detail Oriented
    • Teamwork

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