Endurance Sports Business News

Associate Publisher/Sales
Company: Competitor Group

Competitor Group is looking for an experienced individual who will lead a team of eleven regional sales representatives as they contribute to the company's double digit revenue growth. Qualified candidates will have extensive sales management experience preferably in media and/or sponsorship sales. In addition to their professional experience, an ideal candidate will be outgoing, goal-oriented and have a passion for endurance sports and the active lifestyle. In this critical management position, you will be fully responsible for all regional sales representatives, their revenue production and the team's revenue goals. Specific responsibilities include managing the team's sales of print and digital advertising for all Competitor Group media properties which include the eleven regional editions of Competitor Magazine and the Competitor Group's titles: Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, and VeloNews. You will also be responsible for their sales of regional event sponsorships and marketing opportunities for Competitor Group event properties which include the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, Columbia Muddy Buddy Ride + Run Series and the TriRock Triathlon Series. More

Race Timer
Company: World Triathlon Corporation

World Triathlon Corporation is searching for their next race timer. Prior race timing experience is a must. Experience scoring is preferred. Responsibilities include, large database management, setting up networks at race sites, learning scoring software programming language, managing and processing live data from large complex triathlons and preparing timing chips for use. Ability to learn and adapt to technical programs is a must. In addition to the skills listed here, this person would be expected to handle the stress of race day and maintain composure during intensive scrutiny by athletes and race directors. This position requires travel to 18-22 events per year, a flexible schedule on race week, and strong customer service skills. Please send resume to pat@ironman.com.

Editor

Company: Women's Running Magazine

Women's Running, the only magazine in the U.S. devoted to running for women, is looking for an editor to lead the creation of the six-times-per-year national magazine. The editor will plan the editorial calendar; manage a budget; lead a team of freelance writers; edit all content of the magazine; write articles and blog posts; source photos; and collaborate with the art director on design. The job requires expert editing, proofing, writing and time-management skills as well as the ability to work within a tight budget and with a small, but talented staff. Must be highly organized, creative, passionate about running and living a healthy active lifestyle and a team player. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience inmagazine publishing, preferably at a women's lifestyle or fitness-related publication; senior editorial management experience; knowledge of topics including training for races, fitness, nutrition and women's health; and be comfortable working with InDesign and other graphics software. This position reports directly to the CEO. This position is based in St. Petersburg, Fla. No relocation assistance available, nor is the option to work remotely. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three relevant writing samples to jobs@womensrunning.com.

Application Developer

Company: TriSports.com

Tucson-based retailer TriSports.com has an opening for an application developer to design, code, document, debug and support web-based software for internal use in an e-commerce business. Other duties would include performing advanced SQL database queries, maintenance and design to manage internal company data, maintaining all systems, hardware, software networks, servers and data in conjunction with a third party provider, and providing technical leadership in procuring new software, hardware and tools in support of future business goals. More