Sporting Goods
Sample Jobs – Industry Overview – Job Profiles
Select one of the Job Profiles and review the qualifications and responsibilities of sport business professionals in Sporting Goods.
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A Vendor Correspondent follows- up with vendors on Accounts Payable, and reconciles accounts and verify open balances. Education.
A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting. Experience. Previous experience in retail sales or accounting. Resume Builders.
Various levels of work in sporting goods stores. Work in accounting department of large sporting goods chain. Salary. Ranges from $15,000, average $20,000, to the top $25,000.
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Account Executive
An Account Executive develops and maintains accounts with outside vendors, constructs and implements new sales and
promotional campaigns, and coordinates internal product planning. Education. A bachelor’s degree in business or marketing
is mandatory, a master’s degree in business administration or sports administration is strongly suggested. Experience.
Years of retail sales experience, experience developing new clients and generating leads, and computing skills. Resume Builders.
Work for sporting goods chain. Work for sporting goods manufacturer. Salary. Ranges from $25,000, average $35,000, to the top $50,000.
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Accountant
An Accountant is responsible for account management, coordinating reporting to separate divisions, and develop special projects. Education.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. Experience. Several years of account tracking and management, and the ability to work with various computer accounting software packages.
Resume Builders. Work with sporting goods manufacturer. Work with sports team or league in purchasing or accounting. Develop strong communication and report writing skills. Salary.
Ranges from $25,000, average $35,000, to the top $50,000.
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Creative Director
As a Creative Director, the responsibilities are to develop graphic representation of company product lines in print and
electronic media, and to create and implement plans for introduction of new product lines. Education. A bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, marketing or related field. Experience.
A minimum of two-years experience working with manufacturer in creative development, and familiarity with computer design and word processing software. Resume Builders. Work with
start-up sporting goods manufacturer. Develop computer experience with broad range of software packages. Salary. Ranges from $25,000, average $35,000, to the top $50,000.
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Employee Relations Director
The responsibilities of an Employee Relations Director are to select, lead and manage teams of human resources specialists,
develop and implement company policies related to workforce management, and conduct training of current and new employees regarding workforce relationships. Education.
A bachelor’s degree in business or human resources, a master’s degree in related field. Experience. Several years working in human resources or employees relations. Supervisory
experience of human resources professionals. Resume Builders. Computer development skills. Assume leadership role in team building activities. Seek educational opportunities outside of work.
Salary. Ranges from $35,000, average $40,000, to the top $50,000.
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Merchandising Analyst
The primary job responsibilities of a Merchandising Analyst are to develop and maintain company merchandising programs,
assist in the implementation of automated reporting systems, and to gather and distribute reports and assist with strategic planning for new programs. Education.
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business, a master’s degree in related field. Experience. Several years experience with data analysis and merchandising. Resume Builders.
Internet and e-commerce skill development. Knowledge of computer merchandising reporting software. Programming skills with database and spreadsheet software is a plus. Salary.
Ranges from $30,000, average $35,000, to the top $40,000.
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Marketing Manager
The primary job responsibilities of the Marketing Manager are to evaluate and implement marketing opportunities, manage and
maximize current product lines, and manage budget and workforce in increasing sales of product. Education. A bachelor’s degree in marketing. Experience.
Several years experience as a product or project manager in marketing organization, and work experience within marketing department of sporting goods manufacturer. Resume Builders.
Internet and e-commerce skill development. Knowledge of budget development and management. Salary. Ranges from $35,000, average $45,000, to the top $50,000.
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Account Representative
The primary job responsibilities of a Territory Salesperson is to maintain and maximize product sales within specified region,
develop new clients within region, conduct training after sales, and conduct sales at trade shows. Education. A bachelor’s degree in sales, sports administration or business. Experience.
Years of work as a territory salesperson. Coaching or playing experience within field for which products are manufactured. Resume Builders. Interior sales with manufacturing
company. Sales for sporting goods retailer. Travel experience. Salary. Ranges from $20,000, average $35,000, to the top $40,000.
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Staff Attorney
The primary job responsibilities of the Staff Attorney is to provide general and legal counsel in support of company’s interests,
provide consultation in areas of contract and licensing negotiation, and analyze, prepare and research legal matters for assorted company needs. Education.
Law degree and necessary in state or states where company operates. Experience. Two to five years as staff attorney for corporation or in a large law firm. Resume Builders.
Experience with sports and entertainment licensing and contract negotiations. Develop budgetary management skills. Salary. Ranges from $65,000, average $75,000, to the top
$90,000 plus.
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Product Manager
The primary job responsibilities of the Product Manager are to develop effective programs for sales of current and new products,
work within budget to maintain or increase product sales levels, communicate sales needs to territory salespeople, and implement new marketing programs to new markets. Education.
A bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing or business, a master’s degree in marketing. Experience. Work as representative in marketing firm or manufacturer’s marketing
department. Experience as territory salesperson. Resume Builders. Develop computer software skills. Aid in creation of budgets to meet new sales requirements. Salary.
Ranges from $25,000, average $40,000, to the top $50,000.
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