We are ASICS. And our five letters have meaning. ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body.

 

We’ve always believed in the positive benefits of movement. We’ve committed to this founding purpose, supporting more people to experience the transformative power of movement, on the body and the mind.

 

So, this is your chance to join a truly purpose-driven brand.

 

As the ASICS Brand Trainer South UK, you’ll be tasked with educating retailers and consumers about our products, technologies and their benefits in addition to supporting our visual merchandising activities and marketing initiatives.

 

An energetic self-starter with a passion for sport and a friendly personality, the work you do on your patch will play a major role in telling the story of ASICS brand heritage, whilst helping consumers to find the perfect product to suit their needs.

 

You could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs or gender identification. ASICS welcomes diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences.

 

Can you move minds?

We’re looking for an energetic, passionate, resilient and influential Brand Trainer who has a genuine affinity with the sports and leisure industry. A people-person who likes to travel, you’ll be tirelessly customer-orientated, combining excellent listening and organising skills with a natural presenting style to share the key messages to our customers and consumers.

This role requires weekly travel across South UK and also to other locations in the UK as and when necessary, which includes the Head Office based in Warrington, Cheshire. You will be reporting to the Senior Trade Marketing Manager.

 

As part of the role you’ll:

.Follow the activity plan agreed with DTC, Marketing, Merchandising and Sales within the territories assigned: UK & Ireland.

.Provide high-quality training to stores’ staff and support all the activities assigned such as Sales support, basic Visual Merchandising activities, support Marketing initiatives, interacting with customers.

.Contribute to maximize direct and indirect sales and conversion at the point of sale.

.Explain the engaging brand history, culture and values of the company.

.Be perceived as an expert: knowing the competition is also key.

.Create best atmosphere and relationship in all the activities and with all the people who you will be interacting with.

.Report all the activities by using the templates & tools provided.

.Be prepared and eager to learn at the regular meetings and seasonal trainings provided by the company.

.Ensure being up to date in all the knowledge required to be excellent in the activities assigned.

 

Does this sound like you?

· You’re organised and flexible. You have no problem travelling within your patch, sometimes at late notice.

· You’re passionate about our products. You stay abreast of technologies and trends that our customers need to hear about.

· You’re great at building rapport, a natural communicator and able to create a positive atmosphere.

. You’re invested in your own self-development with a curiosity to learn new things.

. You’re confident to drive to new locations and work independently.

 

What we’re looking for:

· Full, clean, driving license .

· University degree or degree from a higher vocational education (ideally sport science and physical activity or business administration).

· Excellent English language skills (spoken and written).

· Advanced IT skills, including MS Excel and PPT.

· Confident presentation and communication abilities.

· Flexibility to travel and to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

 

Join our team

When you join ASICS, you join a family and become part of something special. We know that sport means so much more than physical activity alone. It’s about coming together, sharing experiences and enhancing our all-round wellbeing.

 

That’s why we practice what we preach. You’ll join a company focused on creating an inclusive environment that fosters diversity and individualism, healthy bodies and healthy minds. As an employer, we offer a range of benefits and services to our people to experience the positive impact of movement, every day.

 

We look forward to receiving your application online – just send your CV and motivation letter via our career page.