Sporting Goods
Sample Jobs – Industry Overview – Job Profiles
Select one of the Sample Jobs and review the qualifications and responsibilities of sport business professionals in Sporting Goods.
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Vendor Correspondent - Soft Spikes, Inc.
Soft Spikes, Inc., a sports marketing company located in Gaithersburg has an exciting opportunity for a self starting team
member. Responsibilities include developing and servicing and assigned territory via phone, proactive calls, handling inbound
calls, and follow up. Some travel necessary. Successful candidate will have sales experience, knowledge of the Golf business,
good interpersonal skills, and computer skills. Pay to $25K annually plus bonuses. Good benefits, 401(k), credit union membership and free parking.
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Product Manager - Reebok International, LTD
Assist in the creation, implementation and maintenance of a consistent product strategy and tactics. Assist in the
development of product briefs upon analyzing consumer market information. Assist in the development of a global product line
which meets the strategic and immediate market needs. Assist in the implementation of the Footwear Tracking System.
Assist in the presentation of the product marketing strategy and tactics to internal and external audiences. Bachelor's degree
with a masters preferred. MBA a strong plus. Excellent communication skills; strong attention to detail. Knowledge of word
processing, spreadsheets, database management and project management. 2-3 years of relevant marketing and product creation experience.
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Marketing Promotions Manager - New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.
Responsibilities: Working with the Product Managers for Court and Kids, develop, plan, budget, organize and execute the
various promotional activities to support defined business plans. Coordinate & develop established programs such as: Gus
Macker 3 on 3 Program, Haigis Hoopla, Regional Account B-ball Program, Basketball Team Program, Basketball Camps/Teams, Health Clubs, ICON/Schwinn, Kids Fit Nat’l Sweepstakes, Girls On The Run, Key Account Kids Programs.
Work with management to evaluate past experience and develop on site promotional programs that better maximize New
Balance’s exposure through signage, advertising and event marketing. Develop a program to leverage association with these
events to create sell through opportunities of New Balance shoes with key retailers. Develop program objectives that can be
measured and reported; awareness tracking study, sell through/coupon redemption, etc. Coordinate New Balance’s exposure
in all printed collateral; newsletters, direct mail, registration forms, etc. Manage tech rep involvement/presence in local
tournaments. Travel to key events. Coordinate shipping of banners and misc. promotional/giveaway items to each event site.
Manage budget. Work with the Basketball Product Manager and Sales Management to develop and coordinate a retail based
incentive program geared to specific regional accounts to drive sell through of New Balance basketball product; GWP, POP,
regional advertising, sales person incentives. Develop program objectives that can be measured and reported. Assist the Kids
and Court Product Manager in the development of misc. collateral materials; Co-op basketball ad, Co-op tennis ad, team fliers,
category web site development, In-store POP, etc. Continue to evaluate and look for new promotional opportunities to support
Court, Kids & Cross-Training Businesses. Perform other related duties as required and as specified according to category.
Requirements: Bachelors degree in related field. 3-5 years event management or promotional marketing experience a must.
Self motivated and independent worker, results driven. Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and power point, as well as Access
or other database management software. Creative thinker with excellent communications and negotiating skills. Self motivator and willingness to travel 35% of time. Local candidates preferred.
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Account Representative - Bell Sports, Inc
Responsible to generate sales with tier two international distributors by following through on all details of the selling process.
Assist in the management of tier one international distributors. Specific responsibilities include answering incoming phone
calls, entering orders and managing open orders/backorders, following up on inventory issues, answering questions regarding
products, availability, pricing, shipping, and general sales programs and policy, processesing warranties and return, supporting
the credit function, assisting in preparations for distributor meetings, trade shows and sales meetings. Qualified candidates will
possess High School diploma, college degree preferred, two years sales or customer service experience desirable, strong
telephone communication skills essential, bilingual in Spanish preferred. Must have high attention to detail, excellent follow
through skills and the ability to work with people from many different cultures and adapt as necessary to successfully sell
products cross culturally. Must be computer literate in mainframe and PC systems and have the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple projects. Bicycle knowledge desireable.
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Merchandising Analyst - McKenzie Sports Products
Reporting to the VP of Operations, responsibilities include inventory control, shipping/receiving, warehousing, scheduling,
purchasing, and management and development of staff. Position is located just outside of Salisbury, NC, about 40 minutes
from UNCC area. Requirements: Ability to plan for seasonal businesses. Ability to manage remote warehouses for a ship from
stock business. Continuous improvement mentality. Working directly with suppliers to procure components to support
production requirements. Develop supply plan for each part and supplier that will minimize stockouts while maximizing
inventory turns. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Provide hands-on leadership. Strong analytical and
personal skills. Very strong PC skills including MS Excel and/or Access. Strong negotiation skills a must. APICS Certification
a plus. Adheres to budget requirements and works toward obtaining objectives and goals. Work to minimize any book to
physical adjustments. Direct and supervise periodic physical inventory and the adjustment of record variations. Experience
base should include a solid background in MRP, capacity planning, shop floor scheduling and control, inventory reduction, cost
improvements and J.I.T. in a make-to-stock and make-to-order manufacturing environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, excellent compensation and career growth potential.
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Employee Relations Director - Bell Sports
Recruits, interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions. Plans and conducts new employee orientations. Conduct and/or coordinate wage survey within labor market. Carry out policy and procedures related to all phases of personnel activity. Identify areas that require new policy and procedures. Meets with supervisors to resolve grievances and employee issues. Writes separation agreement and documentation notices for employees separating with cause. Conducts exit interviews. Coordinates employee activities for San Jose office such as picnics, parties, awards and activities. Establishes and manages budget. Bachelors Degree and 3 to 5 years experience in HR Management, 3 to 5 years experience in fast paced, dynamic business environment where creative problem solving is the norm. 2 + years in position requiring total understanding of the organization and its strategic objectives vs. singular focus in Human Resources. Ideal candidate is adaptable, resilient, stress tolerant, innovative, energetic, maturity, persuasive, detail and results oriented, able to change direction quickly, and works independently.
You need to have technical expertise in all aspects of HR (administrative/tactical and strategic), communicate effectively, be effective at conflict resolution. time management, follow through, and be a fire fighter.
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Account Executive/Footwear - Nike, Inc.
Responsibilities: Service the assigned account base through regularly scheduled product presentations and service calls. Solicit and submit orders from the assigned account base for each booking deadline, while focusing on placing the right product in the right place at the right time. Focus on flow, turn and profitability. Develop strong working relationships with all internal and external customers, through effective communication, efficient organizational skills and exceptional follow through. Manage the above account base's business through specific inventory control; planning, tracking and analysis, in line with sporting goods sales policies, procedures and programs that enhance sporting good corporate objectives. Demonstrate strong personal computer skills amplifying productivity and professionalism. Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and sporting goods internal software (Repnet and Outlook). Communicate to the above assigned account base the appropriate sporting good corporate objectives, to the regional office regarding assigned account base (via weekly route/call plans, bimonthly pulse reports) territory issues and suggested resolutions and with each assigned account on regular basis. Execute seasonal account maintenance procedures. Demonstrate a proficient knowledge of sporting goods competitors' policies, programs, product, territory demographics, market and economic influences; ability to use computer as selling and planning tool; presentation excellence in merchandising and product presentation; account/product planning, forecasting and analysis for assigned account base and assist in regional planning/ forecasting when requested. Qualifications: College degree or equivalent, 1-2+ years sales or equivalent experience. Ability to prioritize work load, work with little supervision, ability to comprehend retail analysis thoroughly. Varied business hours, weekend work required, fluctuating income, non-reimbursed business expenses, suitable vehicle required, independent working conditions, travel up to 50% of time, and ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of samples for account presentations. Strong working knowledge of Outlook, Repnet, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
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Senior Staff Accountant - Maurice Sporting Goods
In this capacity, you will perform monthly account analysis, prepare and analyze financial statements, and assist with special
projects. Qualified candidates should possess a BS in Accounting, CPA or CPA candidate, 3-5 years of experience and
Windows/Lotus 123 skills. This position is responsible for a number of administrative functions within the Finance Department,
including handling the daily billing, report preparation, and a variety of accounting duties. 2 years of related experience is
required, along with advanced Lotus 123 skills. (Code SAC). We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health/ dental/life ins., casual dress code, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), and profit sharing.
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Creative Director Baseball Promotions - Nike, Inc.
Responsibilities: Responsible for product commercialization for assigned styles. Analyze manufacturing capabilities, anticipate problems, facilitate problem solving and address issues in a timely manner. Communicate with vendor managers, regional and liaison offices, product team members or others to ensure a smooth product development process. May require travel to factory locations. Research new technologies and fabrications in coordination with Design, Materials Department, RPM, and liaison offices. Provide product team with new ideas and appropriate options. Ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained for assigned styles. Work with cross-functional product team to meet style commercialization and material development timelines. Maintain data on product development status vs. deadlines and communicate information to team members. Source, develop and price materials at suppliers, and/or liaison offices. Coordinate all information and test samples for materials approval. Communicate relevant style information to QA/Lab as needed throughout the season. Provide information updates to Materials database and Project List. Collaborate with category product team to understand and accomplish seasonal product concepts. Participate in fit sessions and/or product review with category product team regarding assigned styles. Identify key issues in product construction, material selection, manufacturing and pricing. Collaborate on resolutions in a timely manner. Provide Engineering with materials information and pre-costing details on specified styles. Collaborate with Sourcing to review and analyze price quotations from factories. Execute graphic development process including review of GIS and artwork. Provide input on sample submit critique. Coordinate execution with graphic and embroidery departments. Ensure prototypes accurately reflect construction specifications. Coordinate with Engineering, Liaison office, QA, Lab, Raw Materials, and Colorist in critiquing prototypes and other submits as necessary. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in apparel/textile design, technology, merchandising, engineering, industrial engineering or related field with at least one to two years apparel or textile industry experience. Need an additional two years like experience without a degree. Knowledge of apparel/accessory construction, material construction and properties, textile manufacturing, costing, pattern making, embroidery and screenprinting. General understanding of design and development processes from inception through production. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with a diverse group of people. Computer literate using word processing, spreadsheet applications, etc.
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Staff Attorney - Nike, Inc.
Responsibilities: Lead sporting goods diverse worldwide patent program including oversight of design and utility patent procurement and protection, management of retained lawyers on infringement claims, counseling and education to R&D and
business groups and drafting of licensing, technology transfer and joint venture agreements. Qualifications: Twelve to fifteen
years of private and/or corporate patent experience. An emphasis in litigation is preferred. Excellent academic credentials
required, as is a B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Aerospace or Automotive Engineering, Physics or Chemistry. Must be a member of the Oregon Bar or seek admission after commencement of employment..
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