<h3>Who We Are:</h3><p>Since 1906, <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/new-balance">New Balance</a> has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.</p><h3>JOB MISSION:</h3><p><a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/new-balance">New Balance</a> is looking for a highly motivated <b><i>Team Sales – SOCCER, Sales Specialist</i></b> to authentically engage with the Soccer community, driving market share in performance apparel, footwear, uniforms, and equipment. This role is responsible for outfitting the Soccer retail base, athlete, Club, organization and supporters, toe-to-shoulder in best-in-industry performance products.</p><p>This role demands full category integration, including but not limited to in-person/digital retail account meetings &amp; management, industry summits, attendance at key category events, product tech sessions, regional and local grassroots activations, and evening/weekend team events. This position is physically located in southern California and covering the territories listed below.</p><h3>Top performers will:</h3><ul><li><p>Engage with purchasers and influencers at the recreational, scholastic, club and collegiate levels of play.</p></li><li><p>Listen and execute on, the product needs of current and potential accounts. </p></li><li><p>Have a vision for the business, operate cohesively within the team and self-motivate as an entrepreneur.</p></li></ul><h3>MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:</h3><ul><li><p>Drive product awareness and execute sales (awareness to delivery) – increasing the market share <i>and</i> mind share of NB Soccer and multisport.</p></li><li><p>Responsible for product and sales forecasting to ensure goals are attained and inventory is managed appropriately.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work cross functionally with sales organization and internal partners.</p></li><li><p>Provide ‘white glove service’ to dealers, assuring <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/new-balance">New Balance</a> is a trusted and reliable partner.</p></li><li><p>Establish creditable relationships with accounts at every level (Retail, club, rec scholastic, collegiate).</p></li><li><p>Monitor market comps and provide relevant feedback to NB product/category team to assure progressive attack on the market.</p></li><li><p>Deliver all sales tools, programs, product tech and additional resources to dealer partners - ensuring successful seasonal sell-in <i>and</i> sell-through. </p></li><li><p>Build Regional plan and prioritize business opportunities, measuring activity and growth of overall sales in Sales Force.com.</p></li><li><h3>Ability to achieve annual sales targets.</h3></li><li><p>