Specialist - Tech Rep
On AG
Houston, TX
Description
LOCATION:HOUSTON
Marketing
In short
The Technical Representative opening at On is a great opportunity for a candidate who’s passionate about providing educational and experiential opportunities for our partners and their communities. As the product knowledge expert in your region, you will work cross-functionally within our Marketing and Sales teams to brainstorm and execute strategies that deliver integrated marketed support to our top partners and drive brand affinity with their staff and communities. This position is travel intensive (up to 60%) and our ideal team member will live within about an hour drive from Houston, TX If you’re up for the adventure, submit your interest to join the most premium global sportswear brand.
Your Mission
- Conduct high-impact product knowledge clinics that articulate the technical features and performance benefits of On’s footwear and apparel collections
- Support retail partner events through the execution of product demos, community runs, and brand activations that deliver a premium experience
- Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with Emerging and On Ambassadors, leveraging their influence to amplify brand presence in the local community
- Partner closely with prospective and dedicated Run Partners to identify growth opportunities and strengthen long-term commercial alliances
- Deliver integrated marketing support to top-tier partners by collaborating with Brand Experience, Campaigns, Creative, and Sports Marketing teams
- Manage On’s presence at local expos and corporate events, overseeing logistics from booth setup to consumer engagement
- Implement and maintain in-store visual merchandising standards to ensure the brand is represented with premium consistency
- Monitor regional inventory levels during store visits and facilitate fill-in orders to ensure product availability for our fans
- Act as a strategic liaison by gathering and sharing market insights, competitor trends, and partner feedback with the wider Sales and Marketing teams
- Other duties as needed
Your story
- 2-4 years work experience; Sales or Tech Rep experience preferred
- Experience working cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders preferred
- Experience in the run specialty or outdoor retail industries preferred
- Passion and experience in running and outdoor pursuits preferred
- General knowledge of human physiology as it applies to running
- Comfort and ease with presenting to retailers, customers, and industry professionals
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Proficiency Google Suite and Microsoft Office required
- Proficiency with Social Media platforms preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time; travel percentage will fluctuate based on business needs to cover this territory
- Candidates must live or be willing to relocate to within about an hour drive of Houston, TX
About the Team
The Brand Experience team brings On’s mission to ignite the human spirit through movement to life across North America. We lead the physical expression of the brand across retail environments, events, and community activations — creating premium, high-impact moments that connect people to our brand.
Our team includes B2B Marketing, Retail Marketing Operations, Visual Merchandising, Events, Community Marketing, and Technical Representatives — working together to build meaningful brand experiences across both On-owned and partner touchpoints.
Ann
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BRAND STUDIO
I think something that unites people here is the pace and the drive. The ambition is quite high in everything we do and when you bring these people together, you see the outcome can be multiplied. It's super impressive to see what happens when you put these creative teams together who really help each other grow.
What we offer
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.
Build the better you
What to expect
We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.
Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.
Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.