Gore Retail Tech Rep

Gore Retail Tech RepJob Description: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. in conjunction with Highline Sports & Entertainment, Inc. is searching for Gore Retail Tech Reps who find excitement working and training people and retailers that sell GORE-TEX® products.  The available positions will be based in Seattle, Washington, and will focus on influencing and creating value for retailers of GORE-TEX® branded footwear, outerwear and accessories manufactured by Gore’s elite list of wholesale customers.  This position includes working with key independent outdoor retailers as well as nationally known retail chains. The Gore Retail Technical Reps will focus on retail training and keeping the GORE-TEX® brand up front and visible through close working relationships with the front line people who sell the company’s products. It will be important to become a valuable resource for retailers who carry GORE-TEX® branded footwear, outerwear and accessories. As a GRTR, you will ensure sell through of Gore branded footwear, outerwear and accessories through optimal retail in-store training programs, advocating of GORE® brands and product technology by means of shared consumer experiences and providing local qualitative marketplace insights. You will create and conduct dynamic educational clinics covering GORE® footwear, outerwear and accessories and conduct effective in-store training visits. This responsibility will require working closely with key retailers, Gore Associates and Highline management.You will create energy and passion for the GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® brands by sharing Gore’s history and heritage. You will implement strategic training plans to ensure educational plans are reflective of category, business unit, and Gore NA Consumer Fabrics priorities. W. L. Gore & Associates does business around the world, providing diverse, high-performance solutions in consumer, industrial, electronic, medical and surgical markets.  Gore’s 50-year success story rests equally on product and organizational innovation. Company culture has played a big role in the creation of Gore’s innovative and reliable products, and it’s also a reason Gore has ranked repeatedly among “Best Companies to Work For.� Additional information about Gore is available at Gore.com.Highline Sports & Entertainment is one of the country’s leading experiential marketing agencies. We specialize in creating signature programs and successful partnerships with many of the world’s leading brands.  Our proven approach is to mix a rich history of success with the sports, entertainment and lifestyle….creating three-dimensional experiences which truly bring brands to LIFE.  Highline's high profile events have been staged at major venues throughout North America and have been seen by millions in person and through major broadcast media. Learn more about Highline at gohighline.comQualifications You’re an ideal candidate for this job, if you have: •    Bachelor's degree plus a minimum one year of retail, sales, customer service, coaching or teaching experience (or combination thereof) or 2 additional years' experience in lieu of degree. Management experience is preferred.•    Exceptional interpersonal skills — a temperament that is personable, fun, energetic, responsive, and confident•    Strong organizational skills and the kind of personality that is attentive to detail, good at multi-tasking, exhibits excellent verbal and written communications skills•    Ability to write clear, concise reports, emails, and correspondence •    Strong public speaking and group presentation skills•    Proficient information seeking skills and strong drive for results tied to defined metrics•    Strong understanding of the Snowsports and Outdoor consumer, Snowsports and Outdoor category and Snowsports Outdoor retail channel•    Ability to share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management •    Ability to work cooperatively with retail staff and management•    Ability to network and utilize internal and external resources •    Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism in all job aspects•    Demonstrated entrepreneurial experience •    Experience working in an autonomous environment with little direction or supervision •    Experience living and working in the region in which this position is located is preferred;•    Knowledge of the sports and fitness industry •    Merchandising knowledge and an understanding or retail operations•    Initiative and be a self-starter, able to succeed with little supervision•    Ability to prioritize and multitask•    The flexibility to maintain an aggressive travel schedule (75% with seasonal fluctuation)•    Ability to work effectively as a team player.•    Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes.•    Ability to lift heavy objects and samples that weigh up to 50 lbs •    Possess a valid drivers license and valid automobile insuranceJobMarketing/Training/CoachingPrimary Location(s)North America-United States-Seattle, WashingtonTravelYes, 75% of the TimeShiftPart-Time/Daytime & Some Evenings