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Sales
Associates
Company: Expert Brand
Posted 11/5/13
We are
a performance apparel company looking for sales
associates in the running apparel market to sell to
marathons, sports events and specialty stores.
Please
contact sion@expertbrand.com
Atlanta Track Club Job Opportunities
Date: October 3, 2013
Atlanta Track Club Job Opportunities
Atlanta Track Club has several job opportunities. Interested candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements to
careers@atlantatrackclub.org
by Friday, October 25.
Business Development Manager
Reporting to the executive director in close collaboration with the director of events and director of marketing and communications, this highly visible and collaborative position requires strategic planning, team leadership, budgeting, multi-tasking and prioritizing responsibilities. The Business Development Manager is responsible for all aspects of sponsorships and partnerships for Atlanta Track Club and ensures liaison between our partners and our internal production teams such as: Marketing and Communications, Event Production, Registration, Outreach and Finance to produce strategic and well executed partnerships for Atlanta Track Club. Read more.
Director of Marketing and Communications
The Director of Marketing and Communications will oversee development and execution of marketing and communication strategies to promote Atlanta Track Club’s mission, drive brand awareness as well as help drive membership and participation in Atlanta Track Club’s events and programs. Reporting to the executive director, this highly visible and collaborative position requires strategic planning, team leadership, budgeting, multi-tasking and prioritizing responsibilities. This role will oversee all marketing and communications efforts for the Atlanta Track Club, its events and programs. Read more.
Registration and Timing Coordinator
The Registration and Timing Coordinator will oversee the registration process for Atlanta Track Club’s 30+ events as well as manage the timing process for all Atlanta Track Club events. Reporting to the event experience manager, the position of Registration and Timing Coordinator requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, database management, highly organized and cross team collaboration.
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more.
Run Wild Missoula Seeks Program Coordinator
Date: October 15, 2013
Run Wild Missoula seeks a Program Coordinator with a passion for the sport of running and/ or walking to coordinate club classes, races, and other events, volunteers and promotional activities. The successful candidate should possess skills and experience in program planning, project implementation and/or community organizing, and have strong computer skills. A history of volunteer management, event planning, marketing and promotions, working within and developing a budget, and fund-raising is preferred.
Contact: eva@runwildmissoula.org
LA MARATHON, LLC: Director of Brand Strategy and Marketing
Date: October 16, 2013
Company: LA MARATHON, LLC
Job Title: Director of Brand Strategy and Marketing
LA MARATHON LLC is a leading U.S. running organization dedicated to inspiring the athlete in every runner and connecting communities through health and fitness. The ASICS LA Marathon is among the five largest marathons in the country and the ten largest in the world, with close to 24,000 participants, thousands of volunteers and hundreds of thousands of spectators. The Stadium to the Sea course, starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing near the Santa Monica Pier, is one of the most scenic in the world, taking runners on a tour of Los Angeles past every major landmark. The race has been named Best Big City Race by Runner’s World.
This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and leads the Brand Strategy and Marketing Department of LA MARATHON LLC. The Director must bring a blend of talents and expertise in marketing, brand strategy and public relations. This position requires deep interest and understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, with a lens for extracting and articulating useful insights to shape strategy and content. This position is principally responsible for defining, steering, and realizing the strategies necessary to grow LA MARATHON LLC brands and working alongside the Business Development and Corporate Partnerships team to define and support strategic marketing, communications and activation campaigns across LA MARATHON LLC event portfolio. This position will also oversee public relations and media efforts for all LA MARATHON LLC properties.
Major Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
• Help define, champion and drive short and long-term marketing campaigns that elevate LA MARATHON LLC brands and ultimately support our organizational goals
• Help drive the growth of the organization toward the expansion of our portfolio of brands while reinforcing and maintaining the integrity LA MARATHON LLC brand
• Leverage consumer insights from primary and secondary research, including audience behavior and competitive analysis, to drive strategies for marketing campaigns and brand awareness that deliver results
• Set clear target objectives and goals with metrics for marketing campaigns based on fully researched strategies
• Identify target audiences for various events/programs across the business, create brand positioning and messaging and cultivate smart partnerships that can help grow each product and the overall brand
• Build and maintain brand integrity across all communications, both proprietary and through our approved partners
• Educate, evangelize and drive understanding of LA MARATHON LLC brand across the organization Brand Strategy and Marketing Department
• Help in the creation of marketing assets, including messaging, that are relevant to the brand and target audience, writing creative briefs, and steering the strategic direction of ads, multimedia materials and other creative assets
• Oversee public relations and media efforts including management of PR agency, content generation for story pitches, crisis communications planning and press conference execution
• Serve as a principal liaison between LA MARATHON LLC and key media partners locally and nationally
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for the broadcast of ASICS LA Marathon and ensure strong brand positioning throughout the show
• Draft and manage functional team budget
Position Requirements/Skills:
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrably successful brand strategy and marketing experience
• Proven strategic thinker, with measurable results in creation and execution of brand strategy
• Strong background in public relations with experience in endurance sports/property side a plus
• Minimum of 6 years of experience successfully building and managing a team with strong management skills, able to inspire and guide direct reports
• Budgeting experience a must
• Event experience preferred, understanding of the timeline around an annual property and the pressures and challenges of event execution
• Highly energetic, independently motivated and positive team-player, willing to learn and interested in working at a growing, dynamic organization
• Experienced in collaborating effectively with Business Development and Corporate
Partnerships and other cross-functional team members
• Understanding of sponsorship platforms, asset development and the value of corporate partner marketing and brand association
• Polished, professional interpersonal skills, both internally and externally
• Exceptional analytic, problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to high standards of excellence required
• Demonstrated commitment to running and physical fitness a plus
• Ability to work some weekends and extended hours as needed
Qualified candidates are encouraged to email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to
careers@lamarathon.com.
Only resumes with salary requirements will be considered. Please, no phone calls.
MDA is hiring Endurance
Managers!
Date: October 16, 2013
SUMMARY: Manage all local elements of endurance platform. Recruit teams to 2 or 3 events annually as assigned, and assist with implementation of nationwide signature endurance events. Responsible for local market recruitment and fundraising goals, including:
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Create awareness for and be ambassador of MDA and its mission in local endurance event community • Build and execute a local promotional campaign including a fully integrated grassroots marketing strategy in an effort to build awareness and drive recruitment • Facilitate successful recruitment strategy in market, meeting all participant recruitment and fundraising metrics/goals • Responsible for all participant support, communication and assistance • Develop and build base of volunteers, coaches, mentors, and honored patients • Develop and implement retention plan for team members, coaches, volunteers, mentors, and honored patients • Oversee fundraising strategy and provide guidance and support for all participants • Build and implement local Corporate Sponsorship/Partnership opportunity, including corporate team engagement • Accountable for managing local Endurance platform budget and meeting assigned benchmarks • Assist with event weekend logistics, volunteer recruitment and support for all participants • Champion Diversity throughout the endurance platform and organization wide • The position will require significant evening and weekend work and the ability to travel via car within an assigned territory
SUMMARY: Fostering a collaborative and successful environment internally and externally of the Endurance platform, the Endurance Manager will be responsible for the below local integration points and collaborations:
INTEGRATION POINTS: • Feature all MDA platforms at key events such as info sessions, kick-offs, team dinner, and event weekend events • Promote other MDA events/activities and provide integration opportunities for other local office staff to attend Endurance events • Execute strategy following event season to transition endurance participants, family, or friends to other MDA properties • Attend and Volunteer at MDA events monthly (this includes Shamrocks, Lock Ups, Fill The Boot, MuscleWalk Social Events, Hops, etc.) • Attend and participate in local staff meetings and office activities • Collaborate with other Endurance Coordinators on Strategic and Hot Topics groups to further strategy and best practices of platform Required Skills/Abilities
SKILLS/ABILITIES: • Sales skills and experience • Endurance event recruitment experience • Skilled in Microsoft Office programs, including Office, Excel, Word, Power Point • Flexibility and able to manage multiple priorities effectively • Strong public speaking skills • Knowledge/interest in endurance event community • Attention to detail • Strong written and verbal communications • Team Player • Strong focus on customer service • Goal oriented • Bachelors’ degree in business, marketing, communications or related field required
For more info, contact nrizzuti@mdausa.org
You
share our passion for sports, fashion and an active
lifestyle. You are ambitious, keen to learn and quick
on the uptake. You also know how to communicate and
assert yourself with an open attitude and
determination. You enjoy working in a team environment
and think internationally. You are fully conscious of
the fact that flexibility, logical thinking and the
ability to adapt to new situations are essentials for
winning the game.
As
our Sales
Representative - Running Specialty, you'll be
expected to bring your own MVP performance to the
tasks below.
Purpose:
Manage,
sell to, support and service the account base in a
specific geographic territory.
Key
Accountabilities:
- Using
strong business acumen and retail math abilities
drive the top and bottom line number for assigned
territory
- Drive
territory growth and profitability by assessing
and building on areas of momentum, capitalize on
product/pricing opportunities and course correct
with innovative sales tactics to improve sales
performance in territory.
- Provide
strong sell in presence with each account by
proving tailored product assortment information,
support materials to each of the designated
accounts.
- Provide
and maintain a high level of service to each
account.
- Develop
and maintain strong relationships with all
accounts.
- Always
act in the best interest of adidasAmericato
improve relations and resolve issues.
- Achieve
sales goals by quarter as defined by Area Sales
Director.
- Achieve
business unit booking goals as defined by Area
Sales Director.
- Manage
all credits, claims and other account issues to
resolution.
- Work
as liaison between adidas operations and account
operations.
- Deliver
all required reports and document requests
on-time.
- Produce
accurate and reliable quarterly forecasts on or
before deadlines.
- Produce
all orders by the deadline.
- Perform
accurate and timely customer service functions for
each account.
- Develop
strong working relationships with all areas of
Customer Service.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability
to work with, and manage, a large number of
accounts on a consistent basis, and to sell the
appropriate adidas products to these designated
accounts.
- Merchandising
and planning skills, and the ability to apply them
by connecting the merchandise plan into forecast,
then executing accordingly.
- Ability
to apply financial data to make decisions and
influence outcomes. This includes margins, retail
math, forecast/projections, probability and
statistical inferences, fractions, percentages,
ratios, etc.
- Ability
to portray a confident and winning attitude in
challenging business interactions.
- Must
be results-oriented and have a demonstrated
ability to negotiate and influence outcomes.
- Ability
to lay out practical and logical assortment
plans based on retail space, inventory turn,
and sell through.
- Strong
communication skills and ability to interface
at all levels of a business via phone, written
communication and in person.
- Proven
ability to deliver a high level of
customer service, including the ability to
respond effectively to sensitive inquiries
or complaints.
- Ability
to diplomatically fight for the brand to
create win/win resolution with retailers.
- Ability
to effectively manage your time and work
against business deadlines.
- Ability
to define problems, collect data,
establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions.
- Ability
to read, analyze and interpret complex
documents.
- Ability
to create, plan and deliver effective
and persuasive presentations.
- Ability
to handle multiple projects and work
in an autonomous environment with
little direction or supervision.
- Technical
proficiency with MS applications
(Excel & Word).
- Familiarity
of sales processes, procedures and
policies.
- Ability
to lift and carry samples and bags
weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Ability
to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Passion
for sport.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's
degree from a four-year college or university and
a minimum one year of related experience and/or
training, or the equivalent combination of
education and experience.
- Athletic
industry experience preferred.
- Field
sales experience preferred.
- For
Specialty sales positions, specific knowledge of,
or experience with the specialty focus is
preferred. This includes knowledge of athletic
product lines, industry standards and trends in
the market place.
adidas’
founder, Adi Dassler, was inspired by a single idea
when he made his first shoes, at the age of just 20:
to provide every athlete with the best footwear for
his or her respective discipline. And 85 years later,
we have almost 16,000 employees worldwide who put this
same passion and commitment to innovation into each
concept, component, process and product we produce.
Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the
world. At adidas we understand it takes a village to
accomplish this mission. adidas provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship,
creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any
other protected status unrelated to the performance of
the work involved. You may have heard us say
“Impossible is Nothing” or “Celebrate
Originality”; to us, these phrases are more than
just words. If you share this same passion then
apply today!
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Reebok
is the original fitness brand. Fitness is who we are.
We pioneered a fitness movement and we are still
pioneering today. Every day we are creating products
for those who love fitness as much as we do; products
that allow you to get every ounce out of your
work-out, run, walk, yoga, step or dance class. We
believe fitness is a way of life… that as humans we
were made to move. Movement not only makes your body
stronger, it makes you the best possible you…body,
mind and spirit. At Reebok, our employees embrace this
mission and are encouraged to reach for their fitness
goals – as well as their career and personal goals.
It’s part of the fabric of who we are and what we
stand for.
Reebok
is a looking for people “good at the internet.”
People who have a passion for fitness and are
creative, comforted by data, and always pushing the
status quo. As a Global Community and Content Manager,
your responsibilities will be to manage communication
on leading social platforms and keep our global
community actively engaged through quality content. A
team player that can take content projects from
ideation to completion and deliver in-depth analysis
based on performance.
Key
Accountabilities
- Support
in the development of short and long-term strategy
for your respective category.
- Manage
Reebok's global community presence and messaging
across multiple platforms you’re your respective
category ensuring all content published follows
Social Media Playbook.
- Comprehensive
understanding of all brand initiatives (product
launches, key moments, financial and sales
objectives, marketing & PR objectives).
- Work
closely with Sr. Manager and respective BU lead to
build content designed to create passion and grow
the community on and off the social platforms/hub.
- Lead
respective category content development and
management. Input into master calendar. Including
creation/curation.
- Get
your hands dirty every day writing content,
getting to know the communities on each platform
and being the face of your category for hand off
to local markets.
- Lead
in the development & production of social
media campaigns to be handed off to local markets
at seasonal marketing meetings, as well as on a
monthly basis.
- Manage
our listening and monitoring partners to ensure
they are meeting the needs of local marketing and
global expectations. (Buddy Media, Sysomos,
Capture, etc.)
- Manage
the community listening and monitoring for
respective category and deliver comprehensive
weekly and monthly reports.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- Thinks
like the brand, eats like the brand, and speaks
like the brand.
- Has
a passion and intellectual curiosity for all
things social, mobile and digital emerging
technologies. Keeps abreast of the latest industry
news, vendors and is savvy on social media
marketing best practices.
- Must
have deep knowledge of existing social media
applications like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Pinterest, Vine, and Tumblr, plus have a pulse on
what’s coming next.
- Ability
to flourish within large corporation, but think
like an entrepreneur.
- Outstanding
team player, collaborator and consensus-builder,
with a knack for earning respect and credibility
quickly from management.
- Excellent
written, oral presentation and diplomacy skills.
- Strong
sense of professionalism & judgment in
response to issues in the public social media
space. An even temperament that allows for clear
thinking and communication in times when swift
action (or the diffusing of potential issues) is
imperative.
- A
problem solver, a self-starter, and a design
thinker by nature
Qualifications
- 5
years of work experience in social media or
digital marketing related role
- Documented
experience creating successful community-building
campaigns that engaged and inspired action
- Must
be able to handle multiple campaigns
simultaneously and have excellent personal
organization skills and high attention to detail
Additional
qualifications to be considered:
- Knowledge
of Sysomos, BuddyMedia, Google Analytics and
Basecamp is a plus
- Advanced
technical skills including Adobe Creative Suite
are always helpful
- Mac
experience is preferred
- An
unorthodox resume is smiled upon
- Ability
to be awesome
At
the Reebok Global Headquarters in Massachusetts,
we’re not defined by a sport or a season, but by a
way of life. From early morning runs to lunchtime
workouts to biking and hiking through the local Blue
Hills Reservation, fitness is what wakes us up in the
morning, what we think about all day and what drives
us toward tomorrow. Our state-of-the-art headquarters
is equipped with a three-story Fitness & Wellness
Center, outdoor sports fields, CrossFit box, a gourmet
cafeteria, on-site child care facility and discounted
employee store. Located right outside of Boston, we
are a short drive to New England’s beaches and
mountains, making it a premier place to work and play.
So
is Reebok a fit for you? Apply for this role to find
out.
Apply
You
share our passion for sports, fashion and an active
lifestyle. You are ambitious, keen to learn and quick
on the uptake. You also know how to communicate and
assert yourself with an open attitude and
determination. You enjoy working in a team environment
and think internationally. You are fully conscious of
the fact that flexibility, logical thinking and the
ability to adapt to new situations are essentials for
winning the game.
As
our Business
Development Manager - Family Footwear and Department
Stores, you'll be expected to bring your own MVP
performance to the tasks below.
Purpose:
Drive
business strategically for the Family Footwear and
Dept. Store Channel to build the adidas brand and
maximize sales and margin
Key
Accountabilities:
- Drive
key product allocation strategies working closely
with Business Units(BU), Sales directors, and
finance while tracking success and
propose/implement approved continuous improvement
opportunities.
- Work
closely with sales team to identify consumer and
marketplace trends and liaise with BU’s on key
business opportunities.
- Lead
commercial input to BUs and provide expert
guidance on product needs to improve briefing,
creation, and delivery of right product for Key
Account consumers
- Work
with Family footwear and dept. store Key Account
sales teams to build visual and quantitative
assortment plans that target the accounts’
unique consumer bases and leverage incremental
opportunities
- Deliver
expert guidance on effectively utilizing the trade
terms structure
- Work
with Key Account Directors to adapt Key Account
Planning approach for Family Footwear and Dept.
store Channel Accounts
- Partner
with Key Account Directors to develop components
of 3 year strategic business plans for Key
Accounts; coordinate with BUs, finance, account
marketing, and supply chain on cross-functional
elements; monitor and reinforce execution, and
update as needed
- Develop
channel-focused plan to execute sales programs and
develop new programs to increase sales with focus
on family footwear and dept. store accounts while
meeting or exceeding margin requirements
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong
business analysis and retail math skills focused
on value and financial drivers for the adidas
brand and our customers
- Deep
understanding of product gained through product
creation, product merchandising, best-practice
assortment-based selling, or retail merchandising
- Ability
to understand - and develop solutions for -
specific target consumer/shopper and customer
needs
- Track
record of capitalizing on opportunities to deliver
results
- Project
management expertise: work planning, resource
identification, aligning key cross-functional
stakeholders to findings, driving implementation
to sustained results
Qualifications:
- 4
yr degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or
related field
- Minimum
6 years experience in consumer goods industry,
sporting goods and/or retail experience a plus
- Equivalent
combination of education and experience in lieu of
a degree
adidas’
founder, Adi Dassler, was inspired by a single idea
when he made his first shoes, at the age of just 20:
to provide every athlete with the best footwear for
his or her respective discipline. And 85 years later,
we have almost 16,000 employees worldwide who put this
same passion and commitment to innovation into each
concept, component, process and product we produce.
Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the
world. At adidas we understand it takes a village to
accomplish this mission. adidas provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship,
creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any
other protected status unrelated to the performance of
the work involved. You may have heard us say
“Impossible is Nothing” or “Celebrate
Originality”; to us, these phrases are more than
just words. If you share this same passion then
apply today!
Apply
Maybe
it was the first time you saw Derrick Rose drive to
the hoop. Or it was when you first heard Run-DMC sing
“My adidas”. Or maybe it was when you read about
the adidas_1, the world’s first intelligent shoe
that adjusts to each wearer’s needs. At some point,
you fell in love with adidas, and now you want to
inspire that passion for the brand in others.
As
our Account
Marketing Manager - Action Sports, you’ll
be expected to bring the same passion for performance,
innovation and talent that you love about adidas when
performing the tasks below.
Purpose:
Drive
the development and implementation of marketing plans
with national, regional and specialty accounts –
including exclusive joint marketing efforts and
implementation of brand initiatives at the retail
level. Bring strong marketing point-of-view and
experience to the sales organization, strategically
partnering to drive business results while serving as
the Brand steward in partnership with US headquarters
Brand Marketing.
Key
Accountabilities:
- Lead
the development of integrated marketing strategies
and plans for accounts based on overall brand
direction and account business objectives.
- Lead
the relationship with key marketing contacts at
accounts for and work with these contacts to
develop the marketing plan, inclusive of all
activation tactics. Responsible for plan approvals
and activation.
- Brief
interdisciplinary departments on campaign
objectives and strategies to further develop
detailed plans and oversee team from plan sign-off
to delivery to ensure tactics are supporting the
approved strategy. Cross-functional team includes
Sales, Marketing Communications, Retail Marketing,
PR, Event Marketing, Media, Digital Marketing,
etc.
- Partner
with Marketing Communications and Retail Marketing
to understand retail objectives for brand
initiatives and provide recommendations on how to
capitalize and implement them at the retail level.
- As
applicable, collaborate with the Brand Marketing
team to lead co-funded ATL media opportunities.
- Present
plan and obtain buy-in from Account, Sales, Brand
Marketing and Commercial Management.
- Maintain
an in-depth knowledge of the business and sales
trends affecting accounts including understanding
of key regions, markets, doors, products and
programs to assist in identifying future
opportunities.
- Lead
the development of the in-store strategy to
identify and exploit brand presentation
opportunities, partnering with cross-functional
team to maximize these opportunities.
- Develop
detailed budget plan and manage throughout the
year to ensure fiscal accountability.
- Provide
clear strategic marketing feedback in time to
impact campaign development.
- Establish
plan to monitor success of marketing campaigns
through a variety of measures such as research,
ROI, sell-through, etc.
- Take
a lead role in developing and presenting at sell
in meetings and sales meetings.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability
to develop innovative strategies across multiple
accounts.
- Strong
passion for Action Sports industry and lifestyle.
- Solid
understanding of account relationships and
business transactions.
- Broad
understanding of how all facets of the marketing
mix can affect consumer motivation, product needs
and the retail experience.
- Ability
to work with a cross-functional team.
- A
thorough understanding of account markets and
trends.
- Strong
project management and planning skills with
ability to create project plans and manage through
seamless execution.
- Strong
presentation and communication skills.
- Excellent
negotiating and influencing skills.
- Strong
customer-facing abilities; ability to partner and
influence.
- Ability
to succeed in ever-changing and complex
organization with minimal daily direction.
- Experience
in managing teams within a matrix environment.
- Strong
analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Skill
in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel,
PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability
to travel domestically estimated at 20%.
Qualifications:
- BA
in marketing, advertising or related field
required. Equivalent combination of
education and experience required in lieu of a
degree.
- Minimum
4 years of marketing manager or advertising
manager experience within a consumer goods company
or equivalent account management experience at an
(advertising) agency.
- Retail
experience preferred.
- Equivalent
combination of education and experience required
in lieu of a degree.
adidas’
founder, Adi Dassler, was inspired by a single idea
when he made his first shoes, at the age of just 20:
to provide every athlete with the best footwear for
his or her respective discipline. And 85 years later,
we have almost 16,000 employees worldwide who put this
same passion and commitment to innovation into each
concept, component, process and product we produce.
Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the
world. At adidas we understand it takes a village to
accomplish this mission. adidas provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship,
creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any
other protected status unrelated to the performance of
the work involved. You may have heard us say
“Impossible is Nothing” or “Celebrate
Originality”; to us, these phrases are more than
just words. If you share this same passion then
apply today!
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Purpose: This
position is the primary collegiate contact, and is
responsible for administering all current and future
licensing contract functions of the Sports Licensed
Division’s NCAA licenses. The scope includes
coordinating with legal counsel and SEA in executing
renewal or new contracts, insuring all information is
current and accurate, and communicates all license
changes to appropriate personnel and entities.
Is responsible for managing the collegiate disclosure
listing process for the adidas Group.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Is
the key contact w/ licensors and coordinates with
others to implement all internal and external
processes for NCAA business.
- Responsible
for the accurate, timely submission of all
contractual supply chain reports.
- Manages
the disclosure process and ensures that SLD
sourcing groups and liaison offices across the
globe follow supply chain disclosure processes in
the execution and reporting of CLC’s
manufacturing agreements.
- Educate
those groups as necessary.
- Obtains
and executes the college licensing agreements.
(Including obtaining the necessary signatures and
financial advances and guarantees.)
- Submit
and liaise with the legal department to execute
these agreements. Including follow-up to
insure timely execution of those contracts.
- Follow
up on all contractual obligations (within the
scope of this position), obtain necessary
renewals, and communicate changes (including
royalties) to all appropriate internal and
external partner groups.
- Insure
compliance with league or school requirements,
follow-up and resolve applicable issues thru
communication with internal operations.
- Enter
sample requests for contractual requirements,
follow-up on all sample approvals/ disapprovals;
communicate to the appropriate internal groups.
- Maintains
all data for internal and external communications.
(e.g. cheatsheets, database, Outerstuff,
Streetwear, etc.)
- Communicates
all ‘dropped’ or expired licenses to
appropriate parties. (e.g. scheduling/licensing/art_identity
assurance/royalties/sub-licensees)
- Establish
and maintain excellent working relationships with
external college partners and licensing entities.
- Use
considerable licensing judgment, based on sound
business practice, to ensure successful business
outcomes.
- Communicate
any possible collegiate sourcing / licensing
issues or protests to adidasGroupSEA.
Providing all documentation necessary.
Direct media responses to the appropriate parties.
- Follow
and communicate all company policies, procedures
and goals.
- Backup
to payroll.
- Any
other duties as assigned.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- In
depth knowledge of the sports licensed industry.
- Ability
to work independently and handle multiple tasks
simultaneously.
- Must
have excellent communication skills.
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office software.
- Must
have demonstrated leadership skills.
- Must
be able to exercise assertiveness while
maintaining a professional composure.
Requisite
Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in business administration desired.
- Three
to five years of relevant business experience.
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You’re
passionate about being the best. You’ve got a need
to win. And you’re always at the top of your game.
You’re like Dwight Howard – a strategist who plays
with heart and soul, a superstar who’s also a team
player.
As our Running
Tech Rep - US, you’ll
be expected to bring your own MVP performance to the
tasks below.
Purpose:
Execute Running marketing initiatives via key US
retailers and Running events
Key
Accountabilities:
- Increase
retail sales staff engagement with assigned key
accounts for the adidas brand through initiatives
such as tech clinics, product launch programs,
promoting sales contests and seeding.
- Increase
consumer engagement around the adidas brand
through product launches, truck shows and other
initiatives.
- Increase
consumers and customers knowledge and passion
about Running products, technology and marketing
initiatives
- Focus
on improving sell-through of Running footwear,
apparel and accessories
- Act
as brand representative at key regional Running
events
- Represent
the values of Running and communicate trends
within the Running community
- Extensive
travel to key retailers, training summits and
Running events
- Prepare
reports on training and sales activities
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- Self-starter
with strong self-management skills
- Flexibility
to work with short time lines in a fast-paced
environment
- Knowledge
of Running community, training methods, injury
prevention and products
- Ability
to interact at all levels within an
organization—both orally and in writing
- Ability
to work some weekends
- Ability
to travel: Estimated at 75%
- Excellent
MS Office skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
Degree (B.A.) in Marketing, Business,
Education/Training or related field
- One
(1) to (2) years of relevant Retail and/or Product
Training experience; or equivalent combination of
education and experience
adidas'
founder, Adi Dassler, was inspired by a single idea
when he made his first shoes, at the age of just 20:
to provide every athlete with the best footwear for
his or her respective discipline. And 85 years later,
we have almost 16,000 employees worldwide who put this
same passion and commitment to innovation into each
concept, component, process and product we produce.
Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the
world. At adidas we understand it takes a village to
accomplish this mission. adidas provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship,
creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any
other protected status unrelated to the performance of
the work involved. You may have heard us say
“Impossible is Nothing” or “Celebrate
Originality”; to us, these phrases are more than
just words. If you share this same passion then
apply today!
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*This
postion is located in North Carolina**
You’re
passionate about being the best. You’ve got a need
to win. And you’re always at the top of your game.
You’re like Dwight Howard – a strategist who plays
with heart and soul, a superstar who’s also a team
player.
As our Running
Tech Rep - US, you’ll
be expected to bring your own MVP performance to the
tasks below.
Purpose:
Execute Running marketing initiatives via key US
retailers and Running events
Key
Accountabilities:
- Increase
retail sales staff engagement with assigned key
accounts for the adidas brand through initiatives
such as tech clinics, product launch programs,
promoting sales contests and seeding.
- Increase
consumer engagement around the adidas brand
through product launches, truck shows and other
initiatives.
- Increase
consumers and customers knowledge and passion
about Running products, technology and marketing
initiatives
- Focus
on improving sell-through of Running footwear,
apparel and accessories
- Act
as brand representative at key regional Running
events
- Represent
the values of Running and communicate trends
within the Running community
- Extensive
travel to key retailers, training summits and
Running events
- Prepare
reports on training and sales activities
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- Self-starter
with strong self-management skills
- Flexibility
to work with short time lines in a fast-paced
environment
- Knowledge
of Running community, training methods, injury
prevention and products
- Ability
to interact at all levels within an
organization—both orally and in writing
- Ability
to work some weekends
- Ability
to travel: Estimated at 75%
- Excellent
MS Office skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
Degree (B.A.) in Marketing, Business,
Education/Training or related field
- One
(1) to (2) years of relevant Retail and/or Product
Training experience; or equivalent combination of
education and experience
adidas'
founder, Adi Dassler, was inspired by a single idea
when he made his first shoes, at the age of just 20:
to provide every athlete with the best footwear for
his or her respective discipline. And 85 years later,
we have almost 16,000 employees worldwide who put this
same passion and commitment to innovation into each
concept, component, process and product we produce.
Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the
world. At adidas we understand it takes a village to
accomplish this mission. adidas provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship,
creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any
other protected status unrelated to the performance of
the work involved. You may have heard us say
“Impossible is Nothing” or “Celebrate
Originality”; to us, these phrases are more than
just words. If you share this same passion then
apply today!
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Reebok
is the original fitness brand. Fitness is who we are.
We pioneered a fitness movement and we are still
pioneering today. Every day we are creating products
for those who love fitness as much as we do; products
that allow you to get every ounce out of your
work-out, run, walk, yoga, step or dance class. We
believe fitness is a way of life… that as humans we
were made to move. Movement not only makes your body
stronger, it makes you the best possible you…body,
mind and spirit. At Reebok, our employees embrace this
mission and are encouraged to reach for their fitness
goals – as well as their career and personal goals.
It’s part of the fabric of who we are and what we
stand for.
Reebok
is a looking for a leader of its Global Social Media
team. We need a hungry, tech savvy, entrepreneur
with several years experience to lead our fast growing
team and presence within the space. Someone that is
creative, comforted by data, always pushing the status
quo and has a passion for fitness. As the Senior
Manager Global Social Media and Editorial, your
responsibilities will be to successfully manage and
execute social media strategy as well as lead the
creation, management and execution of global content
and social campaigns.
Key
Accountabilities
- Drive
short and long-term social media strategy.
- Evaluate
consumer insight, Reebok Brand information,
specific category trends and relevant data in
order to recommend social media and creative
communication solutions that marry brand goals
with consumer needs.
- Lead
content development, calendar and publishing.
- Develop
& produce social media campaigns to be handed
off to local markets at seasonal marketing
meetings, as well as on a monthly basis.
- Build
relationships and partner with all BU and
functional marketing teams.
- Comprehensive
understanding of all brand initiatives (product
launches, key moments, financial and sales
objectives, marketing & PR objectives).
- Manage
social media agency.
- Manage
our listening and monitoring partners to ensure
they are meeting the needs of local marketing and
global expectations. (Buddy Media, Sysomos,
Capture, etc.)
- Primary
contact for all markets; work closely with GTM
teams. Ensure regional needs are met and that
markets implement global strategy and publishes
content.
- Identify
and develop relationships with key digital
influencers and potential brand ambassadors.
- Trend
seeking & forward thinking idea generation.
- Manage
the social media team: three community managers
and three apprentices.
- Deliver
comprehensive reporting and measurement – weekly
and monthly.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- Thinks
like the brand, eats like the brand, and speaks
like the brand.
- Has
a passion and intellectual curiosity for all
things social, mobile and digital emerging
technologies. Keeps abreast of the latest industry
news, vendors and is savvy on social media
marketing best practices.
- Must
have deep knowledge of existing social media
applications like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Pinterest, Vine, and Tumblr, plus have a pulse on
what’s coming next.
- Ability
to flourish within large corporation, but think
like an entrepreneur.
- Outstanding
team player, collaborator and consensus-builder,
with a knack for earning respect and credibility
quickly from management.
- Excellent
written, oral presentation and diplomacy skills.
- Strong
sense of professionalism & judgment in
response to issues in the public social media
space. An even temperament that allows for clear
thinking and communication in times when swift
action (or the diffusing of potential issues) is
imperative.
- A
problem solver, a self-starter, and a design
thinker by nature.
- Using
good judgment and lots of data, encourages maximum
engagement with the respective category and
community.
- Unafraid
to give ideas on what works, what doesn’t and
why.
Qualifications
- 8-10
years of work experience in social media or
digital marketing related role; global experience
preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.
- Documented
experience creating successful community-building
campaigns that engaged and inspired action.
- Proven
success at developing and inspiring with advanced
thinking and creative solutions for emerging
social media channels.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills as well as
presentation skills (able to lead meetings; create
and deliver persuasive presentations to large
groups)
- Excellent
personal organization skills and high attention to
detail
- Ability
to develop, motivate, and lead a team.
- Knowledge
of Sysomos, BuddyMedia, Google Analytics and
Basecamp is a plus
- An
unorthodox resume is smiled upon
- Ability
to be awesome
At
the Reebok Global Headquarters in Massachusetts,
we’re not defined by a sport or a season, but by a
way of life. From early morning runs to lunchtime
workouts to biking and hiking through the local Blue
Hills Reservation, fitness is what wakes us up in the
morning, what we think about all day and what drives
us toward tomorrow. Our state-of-the-art headquarters
is equipped with a three-story Fitness & Wellness
Center, outdoor sports fields, CrossFit box, a gourmet
cafeteria, on-site child care facility and discounted
employee store. Located right outside of Boston, we
are a short drive to New England’s beaches and
mountains, making it a premier place to work and play.
So
is Reebok a fit for you? Apply for this role to find
out.
Apply
Reebok
is the original fitness brand. Fitness is who we are.
We pioneered a fitness movement and we are still
pioneering today. Every day we are creating products
for those who love fitness as much as we do; products
that allow you to get every ounce out of your
work-out, run, walk, yoga, step or dance class. We
believe fitness is a way of life… that as humans we
were made to move. Movement not only makes your body
stronger, it makes you the best possible you…body,
mind and spirit. At Reebok, our employees embrace this
mission and are encouraged to reach for their fitness
goals – as well as their career and personal goals.
It’s part of the fabric of who we are and what we
stand for.
Reebok
is seeking a Marketing
Manager to
develop, implement and manage the operation of the
structure and systems for the reebok.com brand site.
The role is based in Canton MA, but has responsibility
for the successful implementation of the reebok.com
brand sections worldwide. The ideal candidate
will be a technology focused creative with strong
project management skills.
Key
Accountabilities
- Be
the business owner and the go-to person for the
brand content/functionality on reebok.com in over
20 countries.
- Ensure
the upload, configuration, translations, tracking
and retirement all content for the brand sections
of reebok.com.
- Briefing
of the rollout of new online products and tools in
new and existing markets.
- The
production and evaluation of weekly metrics
reports including key take outs of
recommendations.
- Create
strong ties with Global eCom, Global IT, Global
Brand Marketing, Translation Team and other
service providers.
- Create
strong ties with brand and eCom teams in the
regions and local markets to evaluate their custom
needs and to provide solutions for their consumers
- Maintain
design, development and process guidelines for
reebok.com.
- Manage
launch calendar and content updates for reebok.com.
- Constantly
review and evolve existing systems and processes
– take actions when necessary to guarantee
smooth performance.
- Manage
budgets thoroughly according to targets and
objectives.
- Help
to engage and steer markets to implement and
contribute from a local perspective and to
identify and resolve unique market nuances as
needed.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- Experience
in building large international content managed
websites.
- A
full understanding of all aspect of digital
marketing.
- Strong
strategic vision and analytical skills
- Ability
to create and activate a vision for a large group
- Strong
communication and presentation skills
- Direct
to consumer experience preferred
Qualifications (Minimum
required education and experience):
- Bachelor’s
Degree required MBA preferred
- Minimum 5
years’ experience in the digital space.
- Fitness
enthusiast highly preferred, fitness industry
experience a plus.
- Previous
management experience required.
- Outstanding
organizational skills, the ability to prioritize,
multi-task and manage time without direction
- International
travel as needed up to 10%
At
the Reebok Global Headquarters in Massachusetts,
we’re not defined by a sport or a season, but by a
way of life. From early morning runs to lunchtime
workouts to biking and hiking through the local Blue
Hills Reservation, fitness is what wakes us up in the
morning, what we think about all day and what drives
us toward tomorrow. Our state-of-the-art headquarters
is equipped with a three-story Fitness & Wellness
Center, outdoor sports fields, CrossFit box, a gourmet
cafeteria, on-site child care facility and discounted
employee store. Located right outside of Boston, we
are a short drive to New England’s beaches and
mountains, making it a premier place to work and play.
So
is Reebok a fit for you? Apply for this role to find
out.
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Brooks is a team of
passionate people united by a desire to do
meaningful work, lead healthy lives and make a
difference. We share a focused mission: to inspire
everyone to run and be active. That’s it. No
distractions—it’s all about the run. Through
science, creativity, service, authenticity and
connection, we obsess over delivering the best
running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with
our unique spirit, with a goal of being more
relevant to runners than any other brand, day
after day and mile after mile. We are determined
to innovate, challenging ourselves to lead thought
at every turn. Inside these walls and on the
roads, tracks and trails, we live and breathe Run
Happy, celebrating the positive impact running has
on our lives and others. We inject it into all we
do because it makes everything better, smarter,
more fun and more memorable. Our company culture
defines us, bonds us together and creates the
conditions for success. It is lived daily as a
behavioral expression of our collective set of
brand values: Serve People, Lead Thought, Play As
a Team, Compete Every Day, Demonstrate Integrity,
Have Fun and Be Active. If you’re on our team,
it means you’re part of creating something
extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks.
Your Job:
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 Senior Product Line Manager is
responsible for the seasonal direction of the
Brooks Global Men’s Apparel collections,
providing leadership and merchandising expertise
while monitoring the processes through ongoing
interaction with internal and external
cross-functional teams. From brief to
commercialization the Sr. PLM provides
merchandising expertise with a comprehensive
understanding of the competitive landscape, trend
and innovation. He/she will manager the approval
process for materials, fit and prototype sign off.
The Sr. PLM will ensure key calendar milestones
are met for on-time delivery and adoption of
styles. With expert level thinking around consumer
insights on all things Men’s Apparel, the Sr.
PLM fosters a highly collaborative work
relationship with Sales, Operations, Marketing and
Footwear counterparts. Reports to and works
closely with Director of Apparel Merchandising.
Your
Responsibilities:
- Propose and
brief seasonal assortment plan breadth, depth,
price point, target cost, SKU/sales allocation
for each category and concept for Men’s
Apparel around a strategy set by the Director
of Apparel Merchandising
- Lead product
line success from brief to range launch and
commercialization.
- Benchmark and
challenge all service and interlinked
departments (Design, Operations, Development,
Costing) to create industry leading product
range.
- Give clear,
concise direction to Design and Development
teams.
- Be an expert in
consumer and market understanding (cultural
drivers, consumer trends, competitive
landscape and retail evolutions).
- Present
financial analysis of category trends that
support overall product directives.
- Create line
plans that meet revenue and margin targets
while optimizing global opportunities.
- Present and
merchandiseMen’s apparel line to ensure an
intuitive presentation of technologies and
aesthetics. With a keen eye for trend and
ability for storytelling.
- Support
Marketing in development of packaging and POP
with input on key concept development.
- Work closely
with Planning and Sales to create stocking
plan and forecast SKU's initial buy.
- Monitor sell-in,
sell-through, market acceptance and post
mortem on SKU.
- Develop key
domestic and international relationships for
Brooks apparel through account meetings,
pre-lines and Domestic and European sales
meeting presentations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business, Marketing, or a related
field
- 8+ years of
experience in a relevant product-related role
- Experience with
Illustrator and Photoshop is preferred
- Effective
presentation skills and interpersonal
communication skills
- Demonstrated
ability to conceive/create new ideas
pertaining to product and process
- Strong
merchandising skills and thorough
understanding of the product process
- Strong business
orientation, analytical aptitude, retail math
and computer skills
- Creativity and
passion for product
- Proficiency in
Microsoft applications, including Microsoft
Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Demonstrated
leadership capability, including ability to
motivate and mentor others within work group
- Ability to
travel up to 30% of time, including
internationally
- Excellent verbal
and written communication skills,
demonstrating effective listening through
concise, clear verbal and written
communication.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills that inspire and build
trust resulting in effective working
relationships across the company.
- Keen attention
to detail in planning, organization and
execution of tasks, while still seeing the big
picture and understanding how all of the
pieces fit together and affect one another.
- Ability to
anticipate how a decision made can affect our
customers, our partners, our products or other
departments’ operations and/or morale;
“connecting the dots.”
- Demonstration of
innovation and initiative – always looking
at improving our products and processes while
also displaying a willingness to dive into the
details and help out wherever necessary.
- Passionate
participation in Brooks’ sports activities a
plus, overridden by the ability to understand
and empathize with the runner in order to
develop loyal, engaging relationships with our
customers and the Brooks community.
- Embraces and
lives the Brooks values!
***Brooks
Sports, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and
our policy is to maintain employment practices
that conform to the intent and letter of the laws
regarding equal employment opportunity. Brooks is
committed to affording equal employment
opportunity to all individuals without regard to
race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age,
disability, veteran or military status, marital
status, sexual preference, genetic information or
any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or
local laws or regulations. This commitment applies
to all phases of the recruitment process including
hiring, selection, promotions, transfers,
demotions, compensation, benefits, or training.
Brooks will endeavor to make reasonable
accommodation for qualified individuals with known
disabilities, unless doing so would result in an
undue business hardship or a direct threat to the
health or safety of any individual.
Who We Are:
Brooks is a team of passionate people united by a
desire to do meaningful work, lead healthy lives
and make a difference. We share a focused mission:
to inspire everyone to run and be active. That’s
it. No distractions—it’s all about the run.
Through science, creativity, service, authenticity
and connection, we obsess over delivering the best
running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with
our unique spirit, with a goal of being more
relevant to runners than any other brand, day
after day and mile after mile. We are determined
to innovate, challenging ourselves to lead thought
at every turn. Inside these walls and on the
roads, tracks and trails, we live and breathe Run
Happy, celebrating the positive impact running has
on our lives and others. We inject it into all we
do because it makes everything better, smarter,
more fun and more memorable. Our company culture
defines us, bonds us together and creates the
conditions for success. It is lived daily as a
behavioral expression of our collective set of
brand values: Serve People, Lead Thought, Play As
a Team, Compete Every Day, Demonstrate Integrity,
Have Fun and Be Active. If you’re on our team,
it means you’re part of creating something
extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks.
Your Job:
The No. 1 job of the Global Brand Marketing team
is to ensure our Run Happy brand continues to
resonate with runners. In everything we do, we
strive to be consumer-centric and runner-focused.
In addition to setting global brand strategy, the
team also seamlessly executes U.S. consumer
marketing.
The perfect Brand Creative Director has the flare
of a sprinter, the big-picture view of a
marathoner blended with the tireless passion and
dedication of a high school track/cross country
coach. He/she will be responsible for crafting the
long-term narrative for our brand as we strive to
become the most loved brand in running.
The Director will lead and inspire a team of
designers and copywriters to bring each season’s
story to life in ways that connect with runners
across multiple mediums, from in-store to
catalogue to digital to photography. He/she will
partner with product creative directors, global
and regional marketing, sales and, most
importantly, the Brand Creative and Brand
Production teams to ensure creative projects meet
the needs of the business and the vision for the
brand. His/her partnership with the Brand
Production Manager must be legendary, like ad is
to editorial, chocolate is to peanut butter and
Ryan Lewis is to Macklemore. He/she must be both
artist and strategist; passionate and pragmatic;
talented and egoless; and always up for a good
laugh.
Your
Responsibilities:
- Establish the
overall creative brand strategy, in
collaboration with the Sr. Director of Global
Brand and the Sr. VP of Marketing and Footwear
- Provide
strategic and conceptual vision for the brand
- Ensure
consistency of brand voice and tone across all
creative projects
- Work
collaboratively and in partnership with the
Brand Production Manager to ensure every
project is delivered on brand, on budget and
on time
- Maintain hands
on involvement in graphic design/copywriting
and assures that the end product adheres to
brand standards
- Focus on
long-term brand planning and execution of
seasonal stories
- Responsible for
applying advanced and diversified concepts,
theories, principles, practices and insights
through high-level design and strategy
- Employ formal
and informal methods to gain insight and to
research industry, market, consumer, and
competitor trends in order to keep abreast of
market trends, new technology and consumer
needs
- Use unorthodox
or atypical ways of solving problems to
conceive innovative, usable concepts, or
inspire other concepts/ideas
- Respond to
design critique with multiple solutions
- Coach and mentor
staff, create opportunities for Brand Creative
staff development, make hiring decisions, and
drive performance management, recognition and
rewards
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
Degree or additional equivalent experience
- 15+ years
marketing experience as an art director,
copywriter or designer
- 3-5 years
creative management experience, specifically
as a creative director
- Internal and
agency creative experience
- Versed in
bringing big consumer brands to life on a
global scale
- Print, video and
web design capabilities: must know how to work
in all mediums for integrated campaigns
- Strong working
knowledge of the creative process
- Must have the
ability to storyboard or translate ideas to
designers
- Experience with
software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and
InDesign
- Lives an active
lifestyle
- Excellent verbal
and written communication skills,
demonstrating effective listening through
concise, clear verbal and written
communication.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills that inspire and build
trust resulting in effective working
relationships across the company.
- Keen attention
to detail in planning, organization and
execution of tasks, while still seeing the big
picture and understanding how all of the
pieces fit together and affect one another.
- Ability to
anticipate how a decision made can affect our
customers, our partners, our products or other
departments’ operations and/or morale;
“connecting the dots.”
- Demonstration of
innovation and initiative – always looking
at improving our products and processes while
also displaying a willingness to dive into the
details and help out wherever necessary.
- Passionate
participation in Brooks’ sports activities a
plus, overridden by the ability to understand
and empathize with the runner in order to
develop loyal, engaging relationships with our
customers and the Brooks community.
- Embraces and
lives the Brooks values!
Reports to: Sr.
Director Global Brand Marketing
Department: Marketing, Dept. 40
Position Class: Insert FLSA Status (e.g.,
Exempt/Non-Exempt), Compensation Type: Salaried
Position Location: Headquarters – Seattle, WA
Who
We Are:
Brooks is a team of passionate people united by a
desire to do meaningful work, lead healthy lives
and make a difference. We share a focused mission:
to inspire everyone to run and be active. That’s
it. No distractions—it’s all about the run.
Through science, creativity, service, authenticity
and connection, we obsess over delivering the best
running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with
our unique spirit, with a goal of being more
relevant to runners than any other brand, day
after day and mile after mile. We are determined
to innovate, challenging ourselves to lead thought
at every turn. Inside these walls and on the
roads, tracks and trails, we live and breathe Run
Happy, celebrating the positive impact running has
on our lives and others. We inject it into all we
do because it makes everything better, smarter,
more fun and more memorable. Our company culture
defines us, bonds us together and creates the
conditions for success. It is lived daily as a
behavioral expression of our collective set of
brand values: Serve People, Lead Thought, Play As
a Team, Compete Every Day, Demonstrate Integrity,
Have Fun and Be Active. If you’re on our team,
it means you’re part of creating something
extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks.
Your Job:
As a key member of the Brooks Marketing team, the
Sr. Brand Public Relations Specialist is
responsible for developing and implementing
programming that further grows awareness within
the industry, builds relationships with key media
and influencers and ladders back to overall
business objectives.
Your
Responsibilities:
- Lead development
and implementation of the Brooks consumer and
trade media plans. This includes creation and
execution of annual PR plans for both areas of
the business that identify key storytelling
opportunities, product support, athlete
visibility, major event support, blog
ambassador programming, and product reviews
and seeding. Plan must drive programming that
meets specific yearly metrics and
organizational goals.
- Own Brooks
presence at all major industry tradeshows and
events. Drive all on-ground programming
including media events, executive and product
meetings and interviews, material development
and product seeding.
- Develop and
drive local media outreach with specific
programming to raise the visibility of Brooks
in the greater Seattle area. Leverage local
Brooks events, company news and new product
launches to drive local storytelling.
- Build and
maintain relationships with key trade media
and industry influencers, understand running
footwear media landscape, identify new
contacts and build relationships with
newcomers and key freelancers
- Design and draft
all media materials including press releases,
fact sheets, product overviews etc.
- Drive content
and product deliveries for the Brooks Blog
Ambassador program, ensuring storytelling
ladders up to larger Brooks marketing
initiatives.
- Help manage
Consumer PR agency, lead weekly agency calls
and advise on questions around strategic
direction and Brooks programming.
- Help manage
Brooks Consumer Marketing intern, providing
guidance and assistance that results in
outstanding work and furthers career
development.
Qualifications:
- BA or BS degree
in Communications or Marketing
- Minimum 5 years
experience in the field of Public Relations;
minimum 3 years agency work required, specific
work in athletic footwear/apparel a plus
- Proven ability
to develop and execute strategic
communications plans that meet or exceed
stated goals
- Adept at
building and maintaining relationships with
key media
- Interact
effectively and professionally with executives
and organizational leadership
- Ability to work
across the organization to gather consensus
and develop integrated programs
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills, both
written and oral; must be extremely
detail-oriented
- Must possess the
ability to execute a wide variety of tasks and
work in a fast-paced, team environment
- A passion for
the running enthusiast and active lifestyle
- Strong
organizational skills and independent work
habits
- Strong computer
skills: PowerPoint, MS Office
Brooks Sports, Inc.
is an equal opportunity employer and our policy is
to maintain employment practices that conform to
the intent and letter of the laws regarding equal
employment opportunity. Brooks is committed to
affording equal employment opportunity to all
individuals without regard to race, sex, color,
religion, national origin, age, disability,
veteran or military status, marital status, sexual
preference, genetic information or any other basis
prohibited by federal, state, or local laws or
regulations. This commitment applies to all phases
of the recruitment process including hiring,
selection, promotions, transfers, demotions,
compensation, benefits, or training. Brooks will
endeavor to make reasonable accommodation for
qualified individuals with known disabilities,
unless doing so would result in an undue business
hardship or a direct threat to the health or
safety of any individual.
Job
Title:
Customer Service Representative
Department:
Customer Service
FILA
FSLA Status:
Hourly
Location:
Sparks, MD
Reports To:
CS Manager
Posted 10/20/13
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION:
The Customer Service
Representative will work to provide service and
support to established customers and sales &
product team members, while always looking to engage
in suggestive selling techniques. It is crucial that
the candidate quickly learn the product categories
and understand the direction of the brand.
DUTIES &
RESPONSIBITLITIES:
* Maintain the order
file within assigned portfolio of accounts (includes
booking re-orders, checking availability, advising
sales representatives on needed information to
update account status (i.e. extensions,
cancellations, etc) daily
* Follow the order
process from the point of sale until an order has
been shipped and delivered
* Establish working
structure with the Sales Representatives to ensure
that there is communication and an understanding of
each account
* Work with assigned
Sales Representatives to manage accounts. Set
aside a time at least one time per week to discuss
what orders have been dropped, what orders are
called in for routing and what orders will not ship
within the accounts shipping window
* Provide weekly
overview report of outstanding items to assigned
Sales Representatives to allow for follow up
* Send EDI order updates
each day as received to the appropriate sales rep
noting that it was received and/or if there is
missing information, confirm pricing, etc.
* Work closely with
Product, Purchasing, IT, Credit/Collections and
Logistics to ensure orders are on time and in route
per the ship dates
* Work closely with the
Distribution Center and Customer Compliance to
ensure orders are dropped correctly, VAS is applied,
orders are being routed timely, and there are no
shipping issues.
* Work from the
Distribution Center once a week every few weeks as
assigned
* Attend weekly CS
Department meetings and be prepared with updates,
concerns, etc.
* Update price changes
that have been approved by the appropriate manager
the same day they are approved
* Respond to return
phone calls and emails the same day that they are
received
* Evaluate customer
concerns, troubleshoot, and provide solutions to
exceed customer expectations
* Process returns.
* Receive inbound
customer service calls.
* Other duties and
projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
* Excellent customer
service skills
* Excellent verbal and
written skills
* Excellent computer
skills, including Microsoft apps
* Strong ability to
multi task and prioritize
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
* High School Diploma
required with experience, college degree strongly
preferred
Please
email your current resume to hrjobs@fila.com with
salary expectations and have the position title
indicated in the subject line of the email.
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As
a Digital Marketing Manager, you will be
responsible for managing Drydock’s
engagement with public relations and social
media agencies. You will oversee
strategy development as well as day-to-day
activities related to social media and PR.
You will serve as the primary liaison to a
centralized e-commerce team to ensure brand
alignment and to maximize integration of
social and PR campaigns. As mediator to
our marketing teams and third party e-commerce
partners such as Amazon and Zappos, you will
manage co-op investments, ensure ROI, and
maximize brand alignment. In this role,
you will be charged with analyzing social
media engagements and on-line product reviews
to further our understanding of consumers and
their product preferences.
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| Qualifications |
- 7 or more
years with a consumer brand and/or
ecommerce retailer, preferably in the
realm of footwear and apparel.
- Experience
developing public relations and social
media strategies and ensuring on-line
integration of both.
- High level
of understanding as a user and manager of
all social media channels.
- Articulate
and confident in conveying the brand
message.
- Strong
communication skills and experience
directing agencies and internal creative
service teams.
- Goal-oriented,
creative, flexible and adaptable,
self-motivated.
- Some
domestic travel required.
- Proven
ability to build/establish rapport with a
diverse array of people.
- Excellent
analytical, organization, planning, and
research skills.
- Excellent
time management skills with the ability to
manage multiple projects and deadlines.
We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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| Overview |
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New
Balance has a history of 100 years of enduring
performance and is still running strong today.
Part of what makes New Balance so unique is
our commitment to making products that not
only provide performance, but also superior
fit and comfort. The same attention that is
placed on our athletic shoes and apparel is
also placed on our associates.
New
Balance’s eCommerce Division is
headquartered in St. Louis and is responsible
for creating, maintaining and providing
customer service for its branded eCommerce
websites. We seek talented individuals that
fit into our team-oriented atmosphere and are
proud to have an environment that offers the
comfort of a true work/life balance. If you
are looking for a NEW BALANCE, read on!
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JOB
SUMMARY
Develop
and direct the design work of branded
e-commerce website(s) as well as online
marketing campaigns; enhance the web sites’
user experience by creating visual and
functional elements within the design. Leading
projects through completion includes
supporting and inspiring teammates to elevate
their knowledge and design. Deliver a
consistently high quality creative product
across all mediums (eCommerce, Mobile, Tablet,
E-mail, Social, Print, etc.). Inspire and
develop team in creating break through
shopping experiences. Support work
flows, process and schedules that invite
interaction and collaboration by business
leads across the organization making the
website the best place to go to learn about
the company’s innovation in footwear,
apparel and accessories.
WHO
YOU ARE
At
the heart of your skill set, you are a
storyteller of brands with ideas of consumer
engagement and interactivity. These are
wrapped with a strong sense of interaction
design and UX ability. You are able to look at
the bigger picture and set direction and
implement design and content that aids the
user to conversion once engagement has
happened. You are also paying attention to the
smaller projects that keep the engine humming
and pay close attention to the smallest of
details. You are someone who is, or can
envision living the New Balance Brand.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead
projects by example through design,
attitude, workflow behaviors and
collaboration.
- Support
Creative Web Design Manager by taking lead
on designated projects.
- Support
Creative Coordinators to ensure work
balance evenly distributed across
projects.
- Produce
visual concept, homepage designs,
navigation and page layouts for e-commerce
and brand website(s) that enhance the user
experience
- Design wireframes,
comps and page flow diagrams that support
the project’s goals
- Design and
maintain e-commerce websites with
intuitive, flexible, and visually
appealing design
- Develop
designs that effectively support marketing
campaigns and initiatives
- Design and
provide final assets for site promotions,
web banners and CRM emails that meet brand
standards
- Ensure designs
are cross-browser compatible
- Collaborate
with cross-functional teams to develop
site content and complete web projects in
accordance with workflow deadlines
- Be creative.
Be inspiring. Look at initial concepting
with one eye on brand and one on
innovative thinking. Keep an open mind to
ideas from others to combine into fresh
executions.
- Concepting
and art direction skills are a must to
present back ideas around marketing objectives.
- Strong
presentation skills in communicating
creative thinking – visually and
verbally.
- Provide
guidance and direction to designers on
design development and front-end
programming languages to ensure brand is
represented and customers’ experience is
met at the highest level
- Collaborate
with designers and developers on technical
and functional requirements of projects
- Research
design trends in the e-commerce industry
and make recommendations as needed
- Provide
creative direction within brand standards
to designers and managers for design work
on ecommerce and brand site
- ·Design
according to e-commerce best practices for
brands with an eye for changing trends
- ·Design and
implement new interactive experiences on
site(s)
- ·Develop
style guides that support design look and
feel of sites
- Strong
communication skills and the ability to
effectively present design and conceptual
ideas to team members and department
management.
- Maintain
excellent attendance record and arrive in
timely manner to promote proper team
attendance
- Knowledge of
HTML and CSS that match design and
cross-browser compatibility that lead to
better design choices
- Flexible and
adaptable with the ability to learn
quickly in various technical and creative
environments, while delivering quality
work.
OTHER
DUTIES
- Perform
other duties as assigned
- Support
Creative Services department as needed
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| Qualifications |
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong
knowledge of UX/UI and interactive design
skills
- Intermediate
knowledge of ftp software
- Strong
presentation and meeting skills to
describe designs and interaction to both
technical and business audiences Strong
knowledge of user interface design and
usability, in addition to a strong
knowledge of color, layout, design
principles, and typography
- Strong sense
of design with visual appeal
- Expert
Photoshop skills
- Intermediate
Illustrator skills
- Intermediate
In Design skills for wireframing
- Accurate and
thorough in design work
- Ability to
consolidate large amounts of information
in a persuasive visual experience.
- Demonstrate
creative, technical and analytical skills.
- Advanced
design skills that can support a diverse
array of marketing objectives
- Ability to
scope projects and determine both design
and development needs
- Strong
organizational skills with the ability to
handle/coordinate multiple projects
simultaneously within timelines.
- Speak
clearly and positively in challenging
situations
- Excellent
communication skills as defined by proper
grammar, spelling and context in written
documents and proper tone and tactful word
choice to promote respectful and
collaborative team environment
- Ability to
sit and work at a computer for long
periods
BONUS
SKILLS
- Proficiency
in HTML (includes hand coding in HTML)
- CSS coding
ability
- Knowledge of
JQuery, Javascript or other front-end
coding
- Adobe Flash
– animation and coding skills,
especially as it relates to video
content
- You are
a major fan of the New Balance brand and
its core value
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's
degree in web design or similar field (or
equivalent experience)
EXPERIENCE
- 5-7 years as
a professional web/interactive designer
preferably working with e-commerce sites
for a brand
- Experience
with e-commerce content management
systems, Demandware a plus
- Creative,
Brand or Digital Agency experience a plus
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| Overview |
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New
Balance has a history of 100 years of enduring
performance and is still running strong today.
Part of what makes New Balance so unique is
our commitment to making products that not
only provide performance, but also superior
fit and comfort. The same attention that is
placed on our athletic shoes and apparel is
also placed on our associates.
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| Responsibilities |
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As
the leader of Direct to Consumer Marketing you
will be responsible for driving traffic and
acquiring consumers for a ~$375 million
business with the goal of maximizing sales and
profitability while supporting the diverse
needs of the business and brand initiatives.
Leading all marketing efforts for NB retail
(.com and stores), you will oversee the
strategy, planning and execution of New
Balance retail marketing for Site, Experience
Stores, Traditional Stores, and Outlet stores.
Based in Boston, this person will work closely
with the Site Business Team, Strategic
Consumer group, Product teams, Store Design
Teams, Creative Services and Retail/Sales
Organization.
You
will be responsible for setting the strategic
roadmap and operational direction for all
digital and store marketing efforts and lead
the marketing teams to driving traffic, sales
and branded initiatives.
Responsibilities include managing a team
dedicated to driving:
- Acquisition –
Media programs; Promotional programs and
test/learn
- Retention –
CRM & Loyalty
- Mobile –
Acquire and convert customers regardless
of channel
- Analytics
– Data insights and KPIs for all
programs
- Traffic - .com
and stores
Specific
Focuses Include:
- Partnering
with site business teams to educate,
guide, set and deploy marketing strategies
and tactics to drive growth
- Establish
and monitor metrics to track performance,
asses and report on external trends and
recommend strategies to improve/optimize
marketing efforts
- Provides
strategic guidance for the Experience
Store, NBOs and Online Store marketing
objectives, strategies and tactics
- Lead key
strategic initiatives for the DTC
organization (e.g. Loyalty Program,
Implementation of programs similar to 574
customization and Omni Channel Execution
etc.)
- Drive
pre/post-consumer engagement strategies
for events to align with Omni-Channel
vision
- Collaborating
with the Global Retail Marketing Manager
to deliver in-store consumer experience
and advertising/marketing strategies in
North America which increase traffic and
conversion at NB Retail. The Team will:
- Execute against the global retail
marketing calendar and ensure aligned
brand/retail story telling across retail in North America
- Develop monthly advertising, digital and
In-store tool kits for the North America
region
- Structure
and lead marketing presentations for key
meetings and guide the team through
collaborative discussions and complex
decisions
- Budget
management
- Travel
required 25%
- Note:
This role is scoped for North America
however site initiatives are currently
global. This role will be responsible for
helping with the site transition to the
respective markets in 2014 and become
focused on the US for Site and North
America for stores.
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| Qualifications |
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Bachelor’s
degree in Marketing plus 7 or more years of
experience in web-based, ecommerce, or digital
marketing preferably in mid to large-sized
companies.
- Experience
with recent innovation in digital
marketing.
- 3-4 years of
related management experience
- Strong
knowledge of Google analytics, Omniture,
market dynamics and analysis.
- Experience
guiding, motivating, and developing a
team; and an ability to create and promote
a positive and inclusive team environment.
- Must work
efficiently across functions and possess
the ability to influence and lead others
who are not direct reports.
- Exceptional
time management skills required with the
ability to manage multiple projects and
deadlines at once.
- Must have an
on-going commitment to improvement.
- Some travel
required.
We
believe our associates are meant to grow
through the development of their talents and
to capitalize on opportunities to share their
passion for the business. New Balance rewards
associates with generous, industry-leading
benefit and development opportunities, which
support our associates' health, wealth and
overall well-being. In addition to a
comprehensive medical and vacation benefit
package, we offer: Development Programs,
Discounted Health Club Membership, Fitness
Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Tuition
Reimbursement, Corporate Gift Matching and 5 %
Matching 401 K Program.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This
growing Sales and Marketing program aims to
provide best-in-class service to the running
specialty and sporting good channels. The
ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and
energetic individual who has a passion for the
sport of running. He/she will be an ambassador
for the brand, representing Saucony in the
running and athletic community. The Technical
Representative will work closely with the
local Sales Representative in his/her
territory to help drive sell-through and
education of Saucony product; technical shoes,
apparel and Originals. He/she will be called
upon to execute Marketing promotions in the
Originals, run specialty and sporting good
markets within his/her territory as well as at
national events. This position is located
outside the corporate headquarters and
includes daily driving.
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- Responsible
for assisting with the sell-through of
Saucony shoes and apparel through such
facets as clinics, in-store promotions and
events
- Provide
reports to the Manager pertaining to the
Tech Reps’ observations while visiting
and interacting with accounts
- Seek
out and organize local events to benefit
the Saucony brand through exposure
- Travel
outside of his/her territory to key events
involving the Saucony brand such as large
marathons and sales meeting
- Responsible
for travel and events with Saucony Mobile
Van when in his/her territory
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| Qualifications: |
- Bachelor’s
degree required
- He/she
must be enthusiastic and energetic and
have a passion for the sport of running
with a personal connection to running
culture
- Experience
in retail, especially within the running
and athletic apparel industry
- Must
be ambitious, organized and have strong
time management skills as he/she will be
working outside the corporate headquarters
- Must
be outgoing and personable to handle daily
interactions with accounts and consumers
- Ability
to manage diverse needs and expectations
of the retailers they service
- Ability
and availability to work on weekends due
to retail promotions and events is a must
- 80%
of the job is on the road travel
- Must
have a valid driver's license
- Must
reside in Atlanta, Georgia
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Resumes
Paul J. Isaac
31 King Avenue, Folcroft, Pa. 19032
484-540-7192
pauljisaac@yahoo.com
Posted 11/1/13
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To use my running experience to it’s fullest.
SKILLS: MATURE, DILLIGENT, AND FLEXIBLE
EDUCATION:
Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pa
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology; 1987,
Concentration in Business Administration
Attained Dean’s List.
-ADMINISTRATIVE-
· Collingdale 5K Road Race/1 Mile Family Walk
(Collingdale, Pa)
Race director (2011-Present)
Took it upon myself to start-coordinate-direct local road race
· Caeser Rodney Half Marathon
(Newark, De)
Planning Committee Member (2011-Present)
Volunteer constituent that gives input on decisions made about race.
· Delaware County Road Runners Club
(Media, Pa)
Broad of Directors, Team/Membership Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic-
USATF Liaison, and Member 1995-Present.
· MID-ATLANTIC USATF
(Southeastern, Pa)
Award Chair (2013-Ongoing)
Responsible for ordering, organizing and giving awards at annual
banquet.
-PERSONAL-
Finisher of 400 road races; including 13 full Marathons and 30 Half
Marathons.
Mid-Atlantic USATF LDR Grand-Prix Participant (1999-Present)
-2002 USATF and 2008 RRCA National Conventions Attendee-
References Upon Request
Hope
Robinson
2506 Formosa Ave. ¨ Orlando, FL 32804 ¨ (407) 276-3903
¨ Hope.Robinson12@gmail.com
Posted10/25/13
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a
career in the health and fitness industry using my
experience with event coordinating,
social media
and sales.
EXPERIENCE
Sales
Manager
January 2010
– Present
Sales
Manager Specialty, Gift, Souvenir
Coordinating national/regional industry trade shows
o Setup and
teardown displays
o Presenting
new product
o Generating
orders for new and repeat business
Responsible for creating and managing all social media
accounts for the company
Creating newsletters presenting new product and sales
policies
Contact for all sales representatives
Providing product information to all sales departments.
Compiling data and creating sales reports in Excel
Analyzing customer sales history
Qualifying sales leads
Processing sample requests
Resolving and Documenting Customer and Consumer issues
Researching and tracking deliveries of product to
customers
Travel
arrangements for all upcoming tradeshows
Social Media
Manager
January 2010
– Present
Responsible for creating and managing all social media
accounts
Generating interest and sales via all social media
outlets including Facebook, Instagram
and Twitter
Connecting with customers, sales reps and other industry
professionals via social media
Uploading photos and posting statuses to generate
activity at trade shows
Office
Manager
Higbee &
Nalle, Inc. – Jacksonville, Florida
May 2007 –
August 2009
Leasing and management of residential and vacation
properties
Showing properties to prospective tenants
Placing advertising for rental properties
Creating monthly statements for clients
Submitting expense reports for all properties
Processing all potential tenant applications
Managing maintenance issues and service providers
Inspecting properties to verify as ready for rental
General administrative duties
Administrative
and Personal Assistant
SunTone
Development – Melbourne, Florida
June 2006
– May 2007
Administrative duties for a small real estate
development company
Obtaining permits for subdivision job site
Managing vendors and subcontractors
Advertising
Personal assistant duties
EDUCATION
University
of North Florida – Jacksonville, Florida
August 2001
– May 2005
Bachelor of
Science – Criminal Justice
Maintained
and exceeded 3.0 GPA
Eau Gallie
High School – Melbourne, FL
August 1998
– May 2001
High School
Diploma
SKILLS
Proficient
in PC applications including Microsoft Excel, Word,
Outlook, PowerPoint and Axapta
as well
being very familiar with all social media outlets
PERSONAL
INTERESTS
Fitness has
been important to me for several years, but I started
running about a year and a
half ago and
instantly fell in love with the sport. I’ve since run
several races including a half
marathon. I’m
now training for my first full marathon. Health and
fitness are a huge part of
my life and
running is a passion of mine. I strive to surround
myself with like-minded people
who share my enthusiasm
for a healthy lifestyle.
Kayla Kelly
2031
Deer Meadow Blvd. Streetsboro OH, 44241
kellykm@mountunion.edu
330.221.6092
Career
objective
·
To
obtain a job in the sport business field
Education
·
University
of Mount Union graduate in December of 2012
·
Bachelor
of the Arts: Major in Sport Business with a minor in
Business Administration
Experience
Pulp
Juice and Smoothie Bar: May 2009 - August 2012
·
Take
customer orders and balance register bank. Preparation
of food and smoothies for customers. Maintain inventory
levels of all food and dining items. Train new hires.
Robert
M. Fumich M.D., Inc.: May 2011 - December 2012
·
Input
billing information into accounts receivable.
Responsible for disposing of old records in accordance
to their retention policy. Answer phones and file
documents.
The
Sport Sales Workshop & Job Fair: February 10, 2012
·
Was
trained to sell tickets by ticket sales representatives
from all over the country.
Akron
Aeros: August 25, 2011 – September 1, 2011
·
Worked
in promotions. Took tickets in the box office through
the ticket window and the computer. Worked in sales in
the team store. Helped children in the fun zone.
Greater
Cleveland Sports Commission: April 2011
·
NCAA
Women’s Gymnastics Championships- Helped with team
locations and security. Communicated with team managers
to ensure events ran smoothly.
Greater
Cleveland Sports Commission: February 2011
·
Cleveland
Sports Awards- Distribute and collect auction hand-held
devices. Collected winning bidder’s funds.
Internships
Sportstime
Ohio
·
Worked
the two main T.V. shows at the station which were All
Bets Are Off with Bruce Drennan and Chuck’s Last Call
with Chuck Galeti. Their shows were filmed at the
station and also at Progressive Field for almost every
Cleveland Indians home game. Also edited videos and
graphics for the shows.
Hermes
Sports & Events –
Current road race intern
Extra-curricular
Activities
·
Lead
in practices and meets as captain of high school cross
country team. Received honors in 1st team
All-P.T.C., Most Valuable Player, Horizon Award, and
Plain Dealer Athlete of the Week. Ran in regional’s
three out of the four years of high school track.
Richard
Flynn
200 Langhorne Lane Apt. #B
Lynchburg, VA 24501 E-m
Posted December 10, 2012
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CHRISTINE WILSON |
455 7 th
Avenue
#3, San Francisco, CA 94118 415.606.1498 ¤ cmwilson12@gmail.com |
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WORK |
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RCP Events, Inc.
RCP Tiburon Mile Open Water Swim
Tiburon, CA
Event Director
Mar. 2003 – Mar. 2005, Jan. 2006 – Dec.
2007 & Apr. 2009 – Present |
Director of event production and logistics.
Oversee all event operations including venue,
registration, marketing, volunteers and special
events. Play director role in all event
operations, publicity and marketing strategies,
materials, event permits and recruitment and
coordination of elite athlete travel, hospitality
and event volunteers. Lead role in public
relations, event advertising and promotion. Manage
a staff of four and committee of 15 in
coordination of over 200 event volunteers, venue
set-up and production and registration of 1,000
swimmers. Supervised production/editing of the
Comcast Sports Net video broadcast. |
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Special Olympics International
2011 World Summer Games- Athens, Greece
Sport Resource Team
Dec. 2009 – Present |
Recruited as Technical Delegate for the 2011
World Games Open Water Swim in Greece, June 25,
2011 - July 4, 2011. Assisting in the coordination
of the first ever official Special Olympics open
water swimming event in Special Olympics
competition. As part of the Sport Resource Team,
assist in the promotion and implementation of open
water swimming as an official sport within
programs offered at Special Olympics
International. |
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Pacific Sport Events and Timing
2009 Honolulu Marathon
2011 + 2012 Nike Women’s Marathon
Timing Staff-Contract
Dec. 2009, Oct. 2011 & 2012 |
Assist with registration, packet pick up and
registration solutions at the Honolulu Marathon
and Nike Women’s Marathon Event Expos. Set up
and manage timing mat systems at the Nike Women’s
Marathon. Assist timing staff in the execution of
race timing and logistics throughout race weekend. |
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Sustainable Sports Foundation
Marin Triathlon and Marin Half Marathon
Event Staff-Contract
June 2012 – Present |
Work with event staff in soliciting and
securing sponsors for both the Marin Triathlon and
Marin Half Marathon events. Manage registration
activities including packet pick up and
registration solutions. Assist staff in the
execution of race logistics throughout race
weekend. |
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Special Olympics Northern California
Pleasant Hill/San Francisco, CA
Director of Special Events
Mar. 2005 – Aug. 2012 |
Managed production logistics for fundraisers
including The Celebrity Winterfest Corporate Ski
Challenge, The RCP Tiburon Mile Open Water Swim
(2006-2006), The Spirit of the Season Black Tie
Gala, Silicon Valley Golf Classic and The Olympic
Club Golf Tournament. Controlled budgets for all
mentioned events up to $350,000 per event.
Co-produced 2007 and 2008 Summer Games Opening
Ceremonies featuring Katherine McPhee (2007) of
Smash and American Idol, country star Collin Raye
(2008) and 1500 Athletes. Managed the procurement
of over 200 auction items and donations for each
event including packages valued at $10,000 to help
raise over $1,500,000 for Special Olympic
Programs. Promoted fundraising efforts for the
organization through multiple events,
competitions, pledge campaigns, collateral and
matching gift programs. |
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Sam Leftwich Events, LLC
San Francisco, CA
Consultant
Mar. 2008 – May 2008 |
Assisted with the coordination of all event
logistics in production of the Arthritis
Foundation Walk in San Jose. Provide support in
the recruitment and management of volunteers,
walkers, vendors and sponsors. Created and managed
detailed event timeline to assure event chairs
were on task |
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PacWest Productions
Event Staff-Contract
June 2005 - September 2006 |
Work with a team of four in production of the
Presidio Relay & 5k and the Run to Remember 5k
& 10k. Management of event operations included
securing permits, venue set up, registration
logistics, marketing, and volunteer coordination. |
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International Management Group (IMG)
San Francisco, CA
Event Coordinator
2001 – 2002 Events |
Obtained and maintained sponsorship agreements
with businesses and corporations. Aided in the
preparation and editing of event advertising
materials. Played key role in grass roots
marketing campaign to increase ticket sales.
Responsible for the coordination of the Tournament
Pro-Am event. Prepared demographic reports for
management and sponsors. |
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Recreational Sports Department
University of San Francisco, CA
Director of Outdoor Adventure Programs
July 1999 – May 2001 |
Managed all outdoor adventure events and
programs. Responsible for production of annual
trip and staff schedules. Responsible for program
marketing to both the students and members of the
USF Recreation Center. Prepared training manuals
and schedules for a staff of 25 students. |
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Recreational Sports Department
University of California
at Santa Barbara
Publicity and Marketing Director
Sep. 1996 – June 1999 |
Held various positions of increasing
responsibilities entering as an intramural event
supervisor, promoted to the publicity and
marketing staff and in my second year, promoted to
acting publicity and marketing director. Led a
team in the management, organization and
production of special events including numerous 5k
and 10k walk/run events. Supervised a staff of ten
in execution of advertising strategies. |
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LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION |
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University of California at Santa Barbara
University of San Francisco
RRCA Coaching Certification Program |
University Award of Distinction, 1999;
Recreational Sports Award, 1999.
Masters degree, Sports & Fitness
Management, USF.
RRCA Running Coach Certified, 2012 |
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ACTIVITIES |
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1999 – Present
1995 – 1999
Life Interests |
Pacific West Athletics Triathlon and Run Teams
– Member
UCSB Women’s Collegiate Water Polo Team; UCSB
Women’s Lacrosse Club
Marathon Running, Swimming, Cycling, Triathlon,
Kayaking, Piano |
James J. (Joe) Laughlin
3112 Magnolia Street
PO Box 400
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
407-463-7785(c) j7sportsevents@gmail.com www.J7Sports.net
Posted August 3, 2012
Qualified in: • Sports Event Management • Sports Coaching & Officiating • Events Announcing
Professional Objective
To obtain a professional position in which a strong background in personnel management and training,
use of modern technology, coaching of athletes, officiating various sports, and large and small event
management will work in tandem with local corporate goals for success.
Areas of Expertise
● EVENT MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING
● SPORTS TECHNOLOGY
● SUPERVISION
● COMMUNICATIONS
● PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCER
● ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
● WEBMASTER
Experience
● J7 Sports Event Management - 1975 to present - consultation/administration of road races, track meets, & cross country runs
○ Road race administration, promotion, & management, computer timing & scoring
○ Cross Country running – meet management and planning
○ Track & Field – meet planning & management, computer timing and scoring
○ PA Announcer – from press box / table or reporting live while roving between events
○ 40 to 50 events managed /year
● Sports Official - USATF, FHSAA - 1975 to present
● FLRunners.com CC Invitational - 2009 to present - events announcer
● Florida Senior Games - 2005 to present - local events timer/scorer
● Florida Law Enforcement Games - 2004 to 2008 - events planner and results coordinator
● ESPN Wide World of Sports – official for cross country and track & field, contract event announcer
● Athletic Director, Assistant - 1990 to 1994 - Lyman High School, Longwood, FL
● Coach - cross country and track & field - 1977 to 1986 - Lake Brantley HS, LHS
Professional Background
1. J7 Sports Event Management – Longwood, Florida – August, 1975 to present - Event planning, electronic scoring & timing
2. Oak Park Middle School - Leesburg, Florida - March, 2010 to June 2010 - Classroom teacher – grade 6 integrated science
3. Winter Park HS Ninth Grade Center – Orlando, Florida – January, 2010 to February, 2010 - Classroom teacher – integrated
4. Ocoee Middle School – Ocoee, Florida – August, 2008 to June, 2009 - Classroom teacher - grade 6 grade life science
5. Lawton Chiles Middle School – Oviedo, Florida – August, 2000 to June, 2007 - Classroom teacher, coach
6. Jackson Heights Middle School – Oviedo, Florida – August, 1999 TO July, 2000 - Classroom teacher, coach
7. The Geneva School – Fern Park, Florida – August, 1997 TO July, 1999 - Science department chairman
8. Lyman High School - Longwood, Florida - September, 1982 TO August, 1997- Teacher / Coach / Assistant Athletic Director
Education
● B.A. Science Education, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
● A.A. Education, Seminole Community College, Sanford, FL
References available upon request
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