Forgive me all for using the forum to find a new employee for blueseventy.
we are seeking a pool savvy off the chart enthusiastic swimming event support person to assist in the planned major growth in the pool and open water market. I have posted the full description below and ask that anybody interested please contact myself or Eric as listed.
If you feel yourself not applicable then please do shake the brain and try and find someone you think deserving of that first break into the world of swimming (And dare i say it, the exciting changes and challenges it brings for companies in the modern suit era)
Thanks all, and once again big respect and thank you to the masters fraternity for giving us a seat at the table.
Deano
Swimming Event and Dealer Support
blueseventy, the worldwide leader in triathlon, Pool and open water swimming equipment, is currently looking to fill the position of U.S. Swimming and Dealer Sales Support. The company's recent growth in both open water and pool Swimming has created a need for this exciting new position. The position may be based in the Seattle office (current location dependent) and will require frequent travel to race expos, trade shows, swim meets and retail stores. This position will also support the swimming category manager in a broad range of sales and promotional related tasks. You will be asked to travel, meet people, speak at clubs and liaise with some of the world’s greatest swimming talent.
Key Responsibilities
• Help manage and increase the awareness and sales of the Nero line of competition swimwear and accessories.
• Support the Category manager in managing Swim textile and accessory sales.
• Attend triathlons, open water swims, and pool swim meets on behalf of blueseventy to increase consumer product knowledge, run wetsuit/swimsuit demos and support local retailers.
• Help ensure event specific sales targets are met and exceeded while ensuring all potential customers are left with a positive experience of the brand regardless of their purchasing decision
• Represent the brand with professionalism at all times while in attendance at an event/demo
Other Duties
• Assist sales team with active services and customer service
• When necessary work with the shipping manager to ensure accurate and prompt dispatch of product from our warehouse
• Introduce wetsuit and swimsuit demos at a local level to masters groups; triathlon teams, and popular open water swim locations.
• Help undertake product knowledge clinics nationally and to help identify those retailers most in need of product specific training.
• Evaluate the success of all programs undertaken and generate ideas for improvement.
• Accomplishment of a broad range of tasks in the office as assigned.
• Ensure poolside presence and brand respect at elite and national Pool elite events.
Qualifications
• Background in event promotion product representation preferred but not essential
• Passion for and knowledge of the sports of swimming
• Highly self motivated
• Willing to travel frequently
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Willing to do what is needed to get the job done.
• Ideally an experienced swimmer and known personality within the swimming fraternity.
Benefits
• Healthcare benefits fully covered by blueseventy
• 3 weeks paid vacation per year plus earned time off for working at events on weekends.
• Standard industry benefits including free blueseventy products, pro deals on equipment and complimentary race entries.
• Free membership at local fitness club
• Salary 30-40k DOE
Write with covering note telling us how you can make a difference on the pool deck, in the store and within the world of blueseventy.
Closing date for applications December 1st 2009
Applicants may be asked to travel to Seattle at short notice for interview.
Please reply with your resume and covering note telling us how you can make a difference on the pool deck, in the store and within the world of blueseventy.
eric@blueseventy.com
