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 in the Boston area, you’ll bring this to life by championing our brand across New England. From local run clubs to retail partnerships, you’ll create meaningful experiences that inspire movement, build loyalty, and grow our presence in a region that lives and breathes the outdoors.
You’ll be out in the field often! While this is a remote role, living in the greater Boston 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 New England 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
$60,000.00 USD - $75,000.00 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.
P 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 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.
Built by runners, for runners, Altra isn’t just a shoe. It’s a promise.
To keep you doing what you love. Running.
To help you Stay Out There™, for more miles and more years.
To design what’s right to keep your body healthy in the long run. Because running isn’t just running. It’s freedom. It’s challenge. It’s community. It’s the spark that powers everything else. Altra exists to keep that spark alive. From the back of a running store to the world’s most challenging terrain, from run clubs to marathon podiums—we’re here to help you run with purpose, with joy, and without limits.
VF Corporation
VF Corporation is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. That’s what we want for everyone who joins us at VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive here too. For more information, please visit vfc.com.
