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In short As the Senior Lead - B2B Marketing, Run Specialty, you will drive the strategic marketing ... Partner with Field Technical Representatives and Regional Sales Teams to translate global brand ...

In short As the Senior Lead - B2B Marketing, Run Specialty, you will drive the strategic marketing ... Partner with Field Technical Representatives and Regional Sales Teams to translate global brand ...

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How much do run specialty sales representative jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for run specialty sales representative in the United States is $76,681.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a run specialty sales representative?

Run Specialty Sales Representatives are retail professionals who specialize in selling running-related footwear, apparel, and accessories at specialty running stores. Their role involves helping customers find the right products based on their running needs, providing expert advice on fit, technology, and injury prevention, and often performing gait analysis. They also stay up-to-date on the latest running trends and products, ensuring customers receive knowledgeable service tailored to both casual joggers and serious athletes.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a run specialty sales representative?

To thrive as a Run Specialty Sales Representative, you need a solid understanding of running products, customer service expertise, and often retail sales experience. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, footwear fitting technology, and sometimes product certification programs from brands is typical. Strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for fitness, and the ability to build customer relationships help you stand out. These skills ensure you can provide expert guidance, foster customer loyalty, and drive sales in a competitive retail environment.

How does a run specialty sales representative collaborate with local running communities and events?

A Run Specialty Sales Representative frequently partners with local running clubs, race organizers, and community events to build brand presence and foster customer relationships. This often involves attending races, hosting product demos, and providing expert advice at in-store or community gatherings. By engaging directly with runners and enthusiasts, representatives can better understand customer needs, gather feedback, and drive both sales and loyalty. This collaborative approach also helps keep the store or brand visible in the local running scene and can open doors for future partnerships and career growth.

What is the difference between Run Specialty Sales Representative vs Running Shoe Sales Associate?

AspectRun Specialty Sales RepresentativeRunning Shoe Sales Associate
CredentialsSales experience, knowledge of running productsCustomer service skills, basic product knowledge
Work EnvironmentSpecialty running stores, outdoor retailSports stores, footwear retail
Employer & IndustryRunning specialty shops, athletic retailersGeneral sports or footwear retailers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding sales roles in running retailFinding entry-level retail positions in running shoes

The Run Specialty Sales Representative typically has more specialized knowledge of running products and sales experience, working in dedicated running stores. In contrast, a Running Shoe Sales Associate often focuses on customer service and basic product knowledge in broader retail settings. Both roles serve the athletic footwear industry but differ in expertise and scope.

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Infographic showing various Run Specialty Sales Representative job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,681 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

Specialty Sales Representative

Augusta, GA • On-site

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Investment Clubs and Venture Capital Companies • 1 - 10 employees

Full-time

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Key responsibilities

  • Present Takeda's products and optimize business opportunities in targeted physician offices, clinics, and hospital accounts.

  • Support account onboarding, clinical selling activities, and educational programs for healthcare professionals.

  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare providers, decision makers, and support staff to support product use and achieve sales goals.


Takeda Pharmaceuticals rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description
About the role:

The Specialty sales force is primarily responsible for driving demand for the product assigned by reinforcing the product brand and Takeda value. Responsible for presenting Takeda's products and optimizing the business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics and hospital accounts. The Specialty Sales Representative will be required to demonstrate excellence in developing and applying business processes that lead to achievement of sales goals and objectives.

What you bring to Takeda:
  • Support account on-boarding, including education, and procedures.

  • Engage in clinical selling activities, including delivering the clinical value proposition, advancing customers across a brand belief continuum

  • Support initial clinical educational support and in-service for medical staff

  • Coordinate and support clinical education opportunities and programs for HCPs, such as peer-to-peer discussions

  • Conduct account management activities within practices, clinics and outlets as well as independent physician offices

  • Attain sales goals and objectives by delivering product volume as well as other key metrics in the assigned Territory. Utilize discretion and judgment to execute the franchise and company brand strategy and tactics within the assigned customer segment, which may include physicians within medical practices and their staff, specialists within local hospitals, clinics, and support staff as well as pharmacists within a specific geographic area.

  • Establish professional working relationships with Health Care Providers, decision makers, support staff, and influencers within assigned territory to support the use of the company's products through developing and applying clinical and business expertise, and effective selling skills.

  • Develop and deliver a targeted sales message based on accurate clinical information, utilizing approved marketing materials and medical reprints to support the patients, and discuss therapeutic strategies to inform and influence decision makers.

  • Executes marketing strategies at the local level, leveraging resources appropriately and working successfully with company team members and counterparts to share ideas and information to enhance business results. The Specialty Sales Representative is accountable to build customer engagement by identifying and cultivating relationships with key decision makers at the local level who can influence decision making within the healthcare provider systems and specialty medical practices.

  • Develop and implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs to expand the knowledge of healthcare professionals. Frequently educate self on the latest information related to disease states, treatments and the changing business environment.

  • Introductory understanding of sales techniques (e.g., disease states, product information)

  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of appointments, sales calls, follow-up calls, samples, key account contacts. and accomplish daily tasks promptly.

  • Develop relationships with customers trust with others to increase Takeda's competitive advantage.

  • Communicate ideas, data both verbally and written, in an appropriate manner including public speaking and presentations

What you bring to Takeda:
  • Bachelor's degree

  • Minimum of 1 year of sales experience

  • Valid U.S. driver's license

  • Healthcare, medical device/medical equipment, pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience preferred

  • Experience calling Dermatology and/or Immunology a plus

  • Strong collaboration working within teams

  • Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography


License/Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License

Travel Requirements:
  • Ability to drive and/or fly to meetings and client sites

  • Some overnight travel required - 25-50%, depending on geographic assignment

Training Requirements:
  • This position and continued employment are contingent upon the employee successfully passing mandatory product training which includes written and oral examinations.

  • External Takeda Hires Only: During that training period, the employee will be classified as a non-exempt employee and will be eligible for overtime during the training period only in accordance with applicable federal and/or state law, but the employee will not be eligible for any Takeda-related sales incentive programs and/or other production-based bonuses. The training period will consist of live instruction, independent study, role play, and other training related activities which should take no more than 8 hours per day and 40 hours total in a work week.

  • After successful passage of the mandatory product training examinations, the employee will be transitioned to exempt status and will no longer be eligible for overtime. They will then be paid on a bi-weekly basis and eligible to participate in various Takeda related sales incentive programs and/or contests.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - GA - Augusta

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$56.35 - $77.48


The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.


For information about our benefits, please click here.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationsUSA - GA - AugustaWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

Job Exempt

No

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Investment clubs and venture capital companies, pharmaceutical product wholesalers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

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