Love motorcycles? Icon Motosports, located in Portland Oregon, is looking for a talented Sales Manager to join our industry leading team. The ICON Sales Manager needs extensive knowledge of the domestic motorcycle dealer network. An ideal candidate would have experience with sales from both the dealer, sales rep, and brand perspective. Must be an excellent communicator, understanding the ICON message and effectively communicating that message to both our internal sales group and our dealer accounts. Candidates also must be an excellent listener, gathering information from the field for strategic planning purposes in conjunction with internal marketing, design, and operations groups. Location of the Sales Manager position is negotiable.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for the strategic management and direction of the sales aspect of the ICON brand
• Communicate directly with retailers to ensure product sell-in, inventory levels, and sell through
• Develop necessary sales tools including catalogs, sales sheets, sales programs, POPs, etc
• Evaluate & communicate current market trends and data with marketing/planning dept
• Train, motivate, and work directly with distributors sales force
• Work with Design Director, Operations and Development Managers and marketing staff to meet sales goals and crucial deadlines
• Conduct well-prepared, educational, engaging presentations for sales meetings and other events with both internal and external customers
• Attend sales support functions such as trade shows, events, and promos
Job Requirements
• Four+ years of sales experience including overseeing other junior sales personnel
• Two+ years of powersports or action sports brand marketing experience
• BA in Marketing or similar work experience
• Analytical skills to dissect consumer, retail, financial and operational information and create/adjust plans
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage other sales staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel 70% of the year
Please submit your cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: jobs@rideicon.com