Endurance Sports Business News

Marketing Manager

Company: Strands

We are looking for a highly motivated Marketing Manager to be a part of the Marketing Team at Strands. The job responsibilities include:

Create a strands marketing experience at a minimum of 12 sporting events each year.

Organize and outline the details of monthly marketing event to be determined by marketing directors in order to promote the Strands brand, promote the website www.strands.com, and recruit new users and partners to the site.

Promote Strands to all possible users and business partners at the event and follow-up as needed.

Work with business development unit to identify and create focus of marketing on all fronts to build the usership and revenue generating ability of www.strands.com.

Contract well known local athletes to represent Strands.com at events to help promote Strands.

Work with the marketing team to ensure cohesive initiatives at all events that build a strong public view of Strands and create business opportunities.

Organize and manage materials, logistics, meetings, vendors, suppliers, staff for events.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Road Bicycle Product Manager

Company: Specialized Bicycle Components

Primary responsibilities are development and marketing assistance for all Road bicycles and components developed by SBC. The ideal candidate will develop and create product strategy for Road Bicycles and parts coordinate and support the efforts of the product designers, product engineers, product developers and graphic designers. Reports to the Director of Performance Road Bikes.

Manager, Operations

Company: Competitor Group, Inc.

Competitor Group, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a media and event entertainment company dedicated to the endurance sports industry of running, cycling and triathlons. The Manager, Operations will lead one operations team for a group of 5-8 events, with a focus on course design and implementation. The manager will also guide and oversee all other operational aspects of the race at a macro level, including start line, finish line, band sites, water stations, cheer sites, medical stations, etc. This will include designing all band sites, cheer sites and medical stations which requires a keen sense of direction and understanding of the scope of the event.

The position will include high-level coordination with city special events offices, police, traffic control, local contractors, vendors and management of staff to aid the successful execution of the event, and as such will require a significant amount of travel, often for up to a week at a time.

The position will also require the ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment with the added ability to multi-task. All this must be done in a professional manner with the ability to work well in a team atmosphere.

Minimum Qualifications:

5 Years experience in design, implementation and coordination of running courses.

Detail oriented and organized.

Ability to multi-task and work on many divergent tasks simultaneously.

Ability to lead and manage a team of internal and contracted staff to implement the operations of the event.

Ability to create and manage budgets.

Computer design skills a plus.

Bachelors Degree Preferred

Our company offers a relaxed environment, friendly staff, competitive salary and employee benefits package including 401(k) matching.

If interested and qualified, please send resume or C.V., cover letter with salary history and requirements to jobs@competitorgroup.com

Coordinator, Community Relations
Company: Competitor Group, Inc.

Competitor Group, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a media and event entertainment company dedicated to the endurance sports industry of running, cycling and triathlons. Working closely with the Director of Community relations, coordinate development of materials (print, web, email), mailings and presentations to effectively communicate road closure information for Competitor Group's series of events. The Coordinator will maintain an existing contact database and develop new relationships in each event community in an effort to build trust and understanding of road closures and alternate access routes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred
Strong communication skills, including public speaking and presentations
Ability to write clear, concise directions and copy for road closure materials
Comfortable with cold calling affected businesses, hotels, neighborhood groups
Experience in community relations/public relations
Proficiency in the use of computers for word processing, data base management, MS Office

Our company offers a relaxed environment, friendly staff, competitive salary and employee benefits package including 401(k) matching.

If interested and qualified, please send resume or C.V., cover letter with salary history and requirements to jobs@competitorgroup.com

Coordinator, Public Relations
Company: Competitor Group, Inc.

Competitor Group, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a media and event entertainment company dedicated to the endurance sports industry of running, cycling and triathlons. Under the direction of the Public Relations Manager, the Public Relations Coordinator will support the marketing department's communications efforts by assuming responsibility for of a range of projects involving media relations, external communications, creative efforts and social media to support Competitor events.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should have a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field and at least three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional level experience in public relations or media.

Our company offers a relaxed environment, friendly staff, competitive salary and employee benefits package including 401(k) matching.

If interested and qualified, please send resume or C.V., cover letter with salary history and requirements to jobs@competitorgroup.com.

Sales Representative - Northern California, Nevada

Company: SportHill, Inc.

SportHill, Inc. is looking for a sales representative for Northern California and Nevada. Applicants must have the ability to show and present product in an easy, precise manner, be willing to attend national shows, travel the territory a minimum of 4 times a year, schedule and preform regular seasonal clinics and attend special account events. Attention to detail is a must and above and beyond customer service is required. Please submit your resume to JP Berg, National Sales Manager, jpberg@sporthill.com. Compensation will be discussed with qualified applicants upon receiving resume with references.

Product Line Manager - Running Apparel & Accessories

Company: Brooks Sports

Product excellence is at the heart of Brooks success. Achieving a leadership position in the marketplace requires innovative thinking and the ability to inspire all product creation shareholders. The PLM is responsible for the seasonal direction of the apparel and accessories collections, providing leadership and merchandising expertise while monitoring the processes through on going interaction with internal and external cross functional teams. Reports to and works closely with Director of Merchandising. From brief to commercialization the PLM provides merchandising expertise with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape. Managing the approval process for materials, fit and prototype sign off. Ensure key calendar milestones are met for on-time delivery and adoption of styles. Foster a collaborative work relationship with Sales, Operations, Marketing and Footwear counterparts.

Regional Sales Representatives - New York

Company: Competitor Group

Competitor Group is looking for a self-motivated individual who is hungry to make a difference in their job and make money for themselves. Qualified candidates will be outgoing, goal-oriented and have a passion for adventure and the active lifestyle. In this growth position, you will be fully responsible for specific region while selling print and digital advertising for all Competitor Group publications, including the regional editions of Competitor Magazine, as well as the Competitor Group's national titles: Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, and VeloNews. You will also sell regional event sponsorships and other marketing opportunities while maintaining and up-selling existing clients and developing new business. We provide a flexible, fun, non-corporate environment with tremendous growth opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

*         Manage and maintain Regional accounts
*         Lead generation and new business creation
*         Developing and presenting of sales materials
*         Create new revenue opportunities for clients
*         Coordination of all production with Art Department
*         Maintain client database
*         Attend local events and trade/consumer shows
*         Client collections

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or a minimum of three years related sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Microsoft Word, Excel, Sales Database and Power Point experience preferred.

Compensation: Draw against commission.

We offer a relaxed environment, a friendly staff, health benefits, vacation and a 401K with employer matching.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to send resume or C.V., cover letter with salary history and requirements to jobs@competitorgroup.com .