Sponsored Job March 1st, 2012

Position Summary: The focus of this position is to assist in the facilitation of day-to-day tasks relative to creation and execution of the company’s marketing operations. This individual must be a self-starter and have dedication, passion, work well with others in a team environment, have some flexibility in their schedule, be able to multi-task, and be able to prioritize their work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and process editorial orders and follow up to ensure accurate delivery.
• Coordinate and prepare for various events by organizing marketing materials, product samples and packing and shipping tradeshow booths.
• Prepare and pack product samples and materials for grassroots running events.
• Assist in the coordination of PI Sales Meetings by preparing meeting packets, planning and packing materials etc.
• Organize information and draft PI/PR newsletters.
• Track and monitor social media.
• Assist in the administration of the Team PI Program by organizing apparel and other materials for shipments.
• Organize and distribute Marketing materials to PI Sales Representatives.
• Track, organize and prepare apparel samples for catalog production.
• Organize and prepare product copy, cost analysis and product shipments for catalog production.
• Assist with simple graphic design projects on an as-needed basis.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in compiling spreadsheets for seasonal bulk uploads for global brand site.
• Review websites for ongoing enhancements

Assist in organizing assets for ongoing web features and product launches.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications preferred.
• 1-2 years clerical/administrative expertise.
• 1-2 years communications experience.
• Experience with Mac and Windows platforms. Good working knowledge of MS Office including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and general working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Extremely approachable, personable and professional with great enthusiasm for the brand and product
• Self-starter with strong, proven organizational skills and ability to follow through on projects
• Experience in the sporting goods industry
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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