Pacific Northwest Road Warrior
Posted by Starch Creative on 11/01/2021
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Outdoor
Job Categories: Sales - Company Rep & Support
Company Type: Accessories, Apparel/SoftGoods, Events
State: OR
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Country: United States
Required Experience:
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
Required to Relocate:
Required to Travel: Yes
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
STARCH CREATIVE: Better Brand Experiences, Made Together.
Built on decades of experience in developing and delivering cutting edge creative solutions, Starch provides brands with comprehensive design and marketing support. From the big picture to the finest detail, our team works collectively to effectively manage ideas at every stage in the process—from concept to completion.
We believe our success is driven by our richly diverse and passionate team of talented individuals. We are hiring additional team members who enjoy collaborating with others, but also work well independently. Who are motivated and self-driven, and comfortable working both remotely and in the office.
Purpose: Manage all grassroots and events efforts in the Pacific Northwest region driving brand affinity and advocacy by being the face of the Five Ten and adidas TERREX brand within the outdoor and regional community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute grassroots and events marketing initiatives in accordance with best practices as defined by Starch and the adidas outdoor internal teams
- Engage with customers in real time to promote the culture of the adidas Five Ten and TERREX brands
- Identify and pitch creative opportunities to generate brand awareness and advocacy through events, community engagement and brand activation tactics for adidas Five Ten and TERREX with the Pacific Northwest region.
- Establish and manage relationships with relevant gyms (climbing, etc.), retailers, communities, and organizations to drive brand affinity for both the Five Ten and TERREX brands
- Own relationship with key specialty accounts as the go-to product expert
- Support other Road Warriors and the internal adidas Five Ten and TERREX team with event activation as needed
- Become a product expert in all things Five Ten and adidas Terrex as well as maintaining knowledge of competitor brands and products within the outdoor space
- Partner with the sales team to manage point of sales and meet sales KPI’s as determined by internal team
- Responsible for client-facing reports and presentations including tour insights, marketing data, sales and all event recaps delivered in a timely manner
- Deliver monthly event and community recap decks with topline data, feedback and insight for internal adidas team
- Heavy travel required (80%)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and decision-making skills
- Existing knowledge and passion for outdoor sports, culture and the broader industry surrounding it
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training in marketing and/or event activation
- Outdoor Industry experience a plus
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive long distances
- Able to lift heavy objects
- Location flexible (Oregon, Washington, Idaho)
