Jobs Available
Below is a list of jobs currently being advertised.
Warehouse Manager Vacancy
DMM is rapidly expanding and we require an experienced Warehouse Manager to run our international distribution center based in Llanberis.
Candidates must have experience of total warehouse management including:-
Staff management and development, health and safety, efficient stock control, housekeeping and maintenance, team leadership plus a high standard of communication and organisational skills together with a sound knowledge of IT are essential.
An attractive salary package plus benefits will be offered
To apply please send detailed CV to Paul Simkiss, Managing Director either by post at DMM, Y Glynn, Llanberis LL55 4EL or email paul@dmmwales.com
posted 02.09.10
Icebreaker and Keen Northern England and Scotland Sales Representative
We are looking for an organised, positive, professional person to cover the North of England and Scotland to sell and train Icebreaker and Keen footwear.
Must have a full driving licence, valid passport, a sense of humour and a passion for driving!
Please send your CV to chloe.ticehurst@bradshawtaylor.com
Bradshaw Taylor Ltd
16 Mill Street
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6EA
Posted 27.08.2010
PR/marketing assistant
Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd specialise in the design and marketing of technical outdoor equipment. Our experienced and enthusiastic team develop innovative designs, manufactured to the highest standard and brought to market throughout the world.
We’re looking for someone who’s a team player and passionate about our products and the outdoors. The ideal candidate will have an enthusiastic ‘can do’ approach, a love of great gear and superb communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a dynamic, successful company that’s really going places. Reporting to the UK Marketing Manager your role will be to support the marketing team in the development and implementation of marketing initiatives across trade, consumer and international levels.
Key responsibilities:
• Manage the gear-seeding PR programme for sponsored athletes, specialist press and on-line reviews
• Manage a team of sponsored athletes, keep them up-to-date with gear developments and communicate their activities via on-line and on-page PR
• Establish, organise and maintain a database in order to easily access archive news, reviews, videos and photographs
• Write press releases and assist in copy writing for the Equip websites, blogs, workbooks and other printed/on-line matter
• Assist in the development and implementation of seasonal campaigns
• Provide marketing assistance in the development of materials such as workbooks, swing tickets and POS
• Assist in the planning, development and installation of two international trade shows per year
• Attend tradeshows, events and product launches where necessary
• Liaise with creative agencies and printers
• Web updates and maintenance
• General administration
Competencies:
• Experience using the following software; Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office & Outlook, Excel, Adobe Photoshop and on-line community sites, such as Facebook, Twitter etc
• Holds a full driving licence
• A willingness to work weekends as required
• A passion for the outdoors
• Team commitment
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Good organisational and communication skills
Experience & Qualifications:
• Must be able to demonstrate at least 1-year experience in a similar position
• Educated to degree level or hold the CIM qualification is desirable
Applicants should apply by sending a CV and covering letter to Donna Evans, Human Resources Officer. Email donna.evans@equipuk.com. The closing date for applications is Monday 6th September 2010.
Posted 23.08.2010
Welcome to the Greater Outdoors
Sales Representative – South East England
Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel, footwear and related accessories and equipment.
Take your sales career to the next level and step up into a role where you will have responsibility for the sales function for an assigned territory. With a passion for the outdoors, an innovative approach to sales, you will have excellent communication skills, a strong aptitude for negotiation and the ability to influence a variety of people.
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Manage all sales functions for the assigned territory achieving financial targets on a seasonal basis by developing and implementing sales strategies that promote the sale and sell-through of Columbia product whilst growing the business responsibly.
• Support and conduct professional and commercial orientated presentations of the Columbia line to territory accounts.
• Work closely with key customers to establish appropriate sales goals based on sales history analysis and projected sales trends.
• Ensure that Columbia gains in store presence by using persuasive communication skills and sales information to influence the key personnel within the store.
• Coordinate product presentations and fully participate in trade shows and Sales Meetings.
• Identify and report back the marketing needs of the region and particularly for the top territory accounts.
This diverse and challenging role requires an individual who is proactive and professional, and who can demonstrate a successful track record in field sales ideally with premium brand experience or who has an affinity with the Columbia Sportswear brand.
In return we offer a competitive package and benefits.
If you believe you have the ability to drive sales in a competitive market please send a CV and covering letter to jibishop@columbia.com .
Closing date for the receipt of applications: 11th September 2010
Posted 19.08.2010
Accapi UK LLP
Customer Services/Office Manager
Accapi UK LLP is a growing UK distributor of premium performance brands, including Nexus Energy Source products. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, Accapi has acquired the UK & Ireland distribution rights for the innovative US brand of canine accessories Ruff Wear.
Our aim is to develop Ruff Wear into a leading household brand across the UK & Ireland. We have therefore established a dedicated Outdoor/Country division and we are currently securing additional premium brands for these markets.
We are now seeking an experienced Customer services manager to develop exceptional service levels to a demanding and diverse retail customer base for all our brands. This is a challenging role in a fast moving environment requiring the individual to be flexible, decisive and to champion customer service.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• 3-5 years experience in a customer services management role
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to supervise and motivate a team
• Strong numerical, literacy and analytical skills
• Experienced with Sage or other SOP software
• Knowledge of import procedures
• Experienced in managing 3 party service providers.
Location: Based at the Accapi Head Office in Tanfield Lea, Stanley, Co.Durham
We will offer you:
A competitive salary and benefits package
Please send your CV and covering letter to andrew.geere@accapi.co.uk stating current salary package and notice period.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 27 August 2010
Posted 12.08.2010
Mountain Hardwear Sales Representative
With the exciting arrival of Topher Gaylord as the new Global President of Mountain Hardwear, the experienced UK sales team need a dynamic, highly motivated outdoor enthusiast to help launch the stunning new innovative products being developed. Salary will depend on experience, potential and enthusiasm!
If you consider yourself to be that dynamic, confident, outdoor individual please send your CV to neil.toothill@bradshawtaylor.com or in writing to Neil Toothill, Operations Director, Bradshaw Taylor Ltd, 16 Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6EA.
Posted 12.08.2010
AREA SALES MANGER – SOUTH.
Trekmates, the leading brand of outdoor accessories, baselayers and increasingly clothing, are looking for an Area Sales Manager, ideally based in the South.
Trekmates is a growing business and in order to continue to maximise growth, we are looking for a candidate who has a proven track record in sales, is professional, sales driven and highly motivated.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and building relationships with existing key customers as well as opening new accounts, for the Trekmates and Screamer brands.
You will have a strong background in sales, ideally with relevant experience and be well organised, with strong IT and analytical skills.
In return we offer a competitive salary, commission and benefits, as well as excellent career opportunities, training and the benefit of working as a team member within a friendly and successful company.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to John Blundell at
Stamford Sports Ltd
Unit 1 Rani Drive, Off Arnold Road,
Basford Nottingham, NG5 IRF.
Alternatively email to john.blundell@trekmates.co.uk
The closing date for applicants is 30th August 2010.
Posted 10.08.2010
DMM Climbing – Southern Sales Representative
An opportunity has arisen to join DMM International in Llanberis, North Wales as part of the Climbing Sales team.
DMM is the UK’s only remaining climbing hardware manufacturer and is passionately committed to producing innovative climbing equipment of the highest quality.
As Southern Area Sales Representative you will be responsible for our climbing accounts in the southern half of the country and the strategic growth of the DMM brand within this area.
It is envisaged that the role will be based out of our Llanberis office and that the role will involve both periods working out of the office and periods of time on the road.
Responsibilities will include all aspects of sales, training and support.
You will be working within a small team where the demands will be on providing a first class level of customer service. The role will suit a dynamic person who can work both independently and within a team and who has a good knowledge of the climbing / outdoor market in the UK.
Please send your CV and covering letter to Simon Marsh via Simon@dmmwales.com or to DMM International, Sales Office, Y Glynn, Llanberis, LL55 4EL.
Posted 30.07.2010
PR and Marketing Manager – Mountain Boot co Ltd
MBC- one of the industries leading distributors, has built a enviable portfolio of top drawer brands backed with the highest level of sales, marketing and service drive. Following a strong period of growth within core business and the addition of some new exceptional brands, we are seeking to fill this highly attractive new post.
Working out of the Newcastle office the role will include supporting the management and sales team with…
• Generation of PR coverage to trade and consumer across an exceptional diverse range of brands, categories and media. This will involve a degree of domestic and international travel.
• Development of advertising, marketing and promotional material
• Managing the advertising budget of one of the industries biggest investors/brand builders.
• Input and steering on the companies web strategy and platform, including web content, viral marketing and social media.
• Supporting retailers with PR and events to aid seasonal sell through.
• Management and optimization of sponsorships.
Successful candidates will possess
• A passion and affinity with the outdoors and our products
• A strong and creative marketing/ PR background including track record with web site content, viral marketing and social media.
• An infectious personality
• Ability to be a team player and work under own initiative
• Own transport and a clean licence.
The post offers an attractive salary dependant on experience, mileage allowance, kit allowance, 22 days holiday rising to 27.
Applicants should send a CV to steve@mountainboot.co.uk clearly stating current salary package and notice period.
Posted 26.07.2010
UK Camping & Leisure Sales Executive
BCB International is a long established designer and manufacturer of quality survival and protective equipment, based in Cardiff, South Wales.
We are very proud to have helped save thousands of lives over the years and thus, our mission statement has become: "Saving and protecting lives in hostile environments through innovation."
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Camping and Outdoor Leisure Sales Executive, to cover the UK and generate new customers for the company.
The role will involve UK and possibly overseas travel. Attendance at trade shows. You will also require a clean driving licence.
Experience in outdoor camping or leisure sales or equipment, would be desirable. Basic salary plus commission.
Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to cj@bcbin.com
Posted 23.07.2010
Visual Merchandiser/Marketing Support
Nationwide (based southern Home Counties)
Salary Competitive
Due to the successful growth of ODLO in the UK, we require a Visual Merchandiser/Marketing support.
You will be an enthusiastic driven person who can work alone and as part of a team, with a genuine interest in Fashion and Sport. An awareness of trends, and colour coordination, and the ability to communicate with retail staff at all levels.
The role will include the following responsibilities;
• Arranging Installation and the merchandising of displays with our key retailers
• Ensure that retail staff are fully informed about the Odlo collection they are selling
• Produce and regularly update training plans
• Generate increased sales through effective store merchandising and presentation of the ODLO brand in store
• Encourage reorders and suggest assortments of product
• Attend and support sales presentations when required
• Help set up and support Odlo sponsored events
• Manage sponsorship of athletes
• Work weekends as required
• Extensive travelling and regular nights away
You will need to demonstrate:
Experience of visual merchandising & training
Excellent presentation and communications skills.
Competent in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and the Internet
Have a full driving licence.
Interested parties should forward a covering letter and their up to date CV with full contact details to anna.weder@odlo.com by Friday 30th July. 12.00pm.
Interviews will be during the week of 2nd August in the London area
Posted 22.07.2010
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