Altra: Field Service Representative (Washington, D.C.)

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 supporting Virginia, with a focus on the Richmond and Washington, D.C. markets, you'll bring this mission to life by championing the Altra brand where runners gather, train, and explore. From local run clubs to retail partnerships, you'll create meaningful experiences that inspire movement, build loyalty, and grow our presence in one of the country's most vibrant running communities.

You’ll be out in the field often! While this is a remote role, living in the greater Richmond/Washington, D.C. area will help you stay connected to the people and places that bring the Altra brand to life.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Active the Altra brand across your Virginia territory through authentic connections, thoughtful activations, and hands-on support.

• Build strong relationships with retailers through in-person visits, demos, and sales floor support
• Deliver engaging product education that builds confidence and enthusiasm among retail staff and consumers
• Create excitement around Altra through local partnerships, run clubs, events, and community engagement
• Execute merchandising and promotional activations that elevate the in-store experience
• Represent Altra at local and select national races, events, and expos
• Partner closely with Sales Representatives and cross-functional teams to bring go-to-market plans to life
• Act as the eyes and ears of the brand by sharing insights on product feedback, consumer behavior, and market trends
• Maintain accurate field reporting and manage field assets, travel, and expenses with strong attention to detail

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

You’ll make a measurable impact by growing both relationships and brand presence in your territory.

• Retail partners feel confident selling Altra and actively advocate for the brand
• Community engagement drives awareness, trial, and long-term loyalty
• Territory performance grows year over year, supported by strong execution of service plans
• Field activities align with business goals, timelines, and service metrics
• Challenges are approached with curiosity and used to improve and evolve best practices

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

You’re energized by people, product, and purpose—and you know how to turn connections into momentum.

• 1+ year of specialty retail experience (run or outdoor preferred)
• 2+ years in marketing, sales, or a customer-facing field role
• Experience fitting and selling technical footwear
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while staying connected to a broader team
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with a passion for the running and outdoor community
• Familiarity with Altra products is a plus

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

We’ll set you up for success with the tools and knowledge you need to thrive!

• Deep expertise across the Altra product line
• Best practices for supporting retailers, events, and community activations
• How to navigate and leverage Field Service systems and tools

Hiring Range:

$52,000.00 USD - $65,000.00 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.

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 and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please 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 require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals 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.

About Us

From inspiration to innovation to an evolution.

Altra Running was founded on an innovative approach to running shoes.
An approach that took us from the back room of a specialty running store to the front of the pack on roads and trails across the world.
An approach that has kept us going for a decade and aims to keep you running for a lifetime.
And an approach that ultimately inspired—and continues to inspire—every single Altra shoe.

Naturally, Altra Co-Founders Brian Beckstead and Golden Harper met on the first day of cross-country practice their sophomore year at Orem High School in Utah. From there, it was off to the races, both literally and figuratively. When it comes to shoes, innovative thinking runs in the Harper family. So it was no surprise when Golden toasted a pair of shoes, heating them just enough to be able to remove the heel and form a Balanced Cushioning platform. What was surprising was the result: For the first time in his life, Golden was wearing a running shoe that he felt wasn’t obstructing the way he ran.

Wide-lacing shoes inspired a FootShape™ design. A household toaster oven inspired Balanced Cushioning. FootShape™ and Balanced Cushioning inspired 1,000s of people to purchase brand new, unmodified shoes and take them to a shoe cobbler to hack them up and balance them out. That’s the foundation of Altra Running: innovative, disruptive thinking.