Altra: Regional Field Service Manager (West)

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 www.altrarunning.com. 

What will you do? 

The Regional Field Service Manager will be responsible for providing dynamic, visible and inspirational leadership to positively impact business initiatives, direction and vision for the Field Service Team. The Regional Field Service Manager will be expected to manage the training and professional development of Field Service Reps within their assigned region, sharing best practices, sell-thru tactics, and programs. This manager will be relied on for leading frequent 1:1s, providing actionable feedback, to ensure that Field Service Reps in their assigned region are executing against seasonal service strategies that have been established. The Regional Field Service Manager will be expected to conduct in-field visits with Field Service Reps to provide ongoing coaching and mentorship, while providing focused coverage of key accounts in their territory. Finally, the Regional Field Service Manager will lead the planning and execution of strategic priorities including regional market takeovers, national account service strategies, tactics, and training. This role will ideally be located in our Denver, CO headquarters - we are also open to candidates located along the West Coast.

How you will do it:

• Achieve goals 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.
• Manage, mentor and train internal tech team. Manage team structure that aligns to future distribution and brand strategy; including, hiring new talent to support future sales organization, and managing through objectives and goals set forth in employee’s goals through corporate portal (Workday).
• Conduct in-field ride-alongs to provide coaching and mentorship for assigned FSRs
• With input from sales managers and marketing managers, develop regional service plans by territory to align with Altra's and VF’s seasonal initiatives and financial targets by region.
• Provide ongoing mentorship to FSRs by leveraging their experience in the role and industry to coach them on how to service accounts effectively, efficiently and professionally.
• Plan and execute regional market takeovers while continuing to identify ways to elevate the effectiveness of these initiatives.
• Support the implementation of strategic service strategies with key partners including REI, Fleet Feet, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and other key account and independent retailers.
• Perform thoughtful employee reviews on time and within the directed methods of VF Corporation
• Create and track weekly/monthly and quarterly service goals that tie to strategy and individual rep performance.

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 5+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are: 

• Familiarity with the Altra product line

• Demonstrated team leadership skills.
• Propensity to lead and mentor others.
• Proven ability to create and implement winning sales strategies and communicate results clearly.
• Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills
• The ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated results in executing multiple projects and integrated plans on a seasonal basis.
• Passion for the sport of running and being active, with the desire to share that passion with others.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as within a team.
• Excellent process and organizational management skills.
• Self-motivated with the desire to show initiative and be proactive.

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 MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.  

To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.altrarunning.com. 

Now WE have a question for YOU.  

Are you in? 

The deadline to apply for this position is April 11, 2025.

Hiring Range:

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 are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. 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.