Endurance Sports Business News

Sales & Marketing Relationship Manager

Company: Peaksware

Peaksware has an immediate opening in our Lafayette, CO office for a Sales and Marketing Relationship Manager to join our growing team. The Sales and Marketing Relationship Manager has three main responsibilities:

Enterprise Level Business Development - Identify and develop high level business opportunities with prospects such as corporate wellness providers, health clubs and other enterprise level businesses; Lead Generation - Formulate and execute integrated, strategically-focused B2B marketing programs for new customer acquisition and lead nurturing with a primary mission of bringing the sales team high quality sales opportunities; and

Relationship Nurturing and Brand Recognition - Work with prospects and customers to build long lasting relationships and to increase Peaksware's brand awareness in the health, fitness, wellness, nutrition and sports performance markets.

Director of Marketing

Company: Saris Cycling Group

Saris Cycling Group is located in Madison, WI, is a market leader in the bicycle rack, parking, storage and performance training categories. We aim to build leading brands for cycling enthusiasts worldwide. We currently have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced marketing manager to provide hands-on leadership to the marketing function of Saris Cycling Group. This position is responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple markets & channels. Specific duties include overseeing development of external marketing communications, public relations efforts and communications, web-based marketing efforts including social media, and managing relationships with sponsored athletes and external marketing vendors and consultants. This position is based on Madison, WI and directly supervises 3 marketing professionals. Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years experience multi-channel brand marketing in outdoor or cycling industry. Other requirements include proficiency in social marketing, copywriting, international marketing and staff supervision.

Event Timer

Company: Race Central

Race Central, a leader in the road race timing and technology industry, is seeking a self-reliant individual to travel to our events, manage our expo solutions area including our web-based computers and work the run on race day. The ideal candidate needs to have the people skills to work with our clients and interact with runners attending the events as well as the technical ability to set up equipment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. Because things don't always go as planned, the ideal candidate must also be able to quickly and efficiently solve problems. This person should be capable of using computer software such as Excel and be able to learn the Race Central registration and scoring software. In addition to the skills listed above, the ideal candidate needs to have the following: bachelor's degree; ability to drive long distances, desire to travel at least 30 weekends a year, mostly by air. The typical timeline for distant events is a Wednesday departure, returning early Monday. Most events in Southern California are scheduled from Friday to Sunday. Starting salary range is $30K - $40K depending on skills and experience. We offer a health plan and other benefits. If interested please email a resume to Audree@rccal.com.