DAKINE is looking for a person with excellent organizational, communications, and presentation skills. Minimum two years experience in the girls/juniors active sports industry. Good understanding of accessory product lines and the buy/sell cycle. Retail experience is helpful. Knowledge of the competitive market climate and current designs and trends. Understanding of the development process is a plus. Computer skills: Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Must re-locate to Hood River, OR.

Requirements

Minimum two years experience in the girls/juniors active sports industry. Good understanding of accessory product lines and the buy/sell cycle. Retail experience is helpful. Knowledge of the competitive market climate and current designs and trends. Must have good sales presentation skills and be a good communicator. Must have good organizational and merchandising skills. Understanding of the development process is a plus. Computer skills: Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Must be willing to relocate to Hood River, Oregon.

Responsibilities

Work with outside sales reps and international distributors to enhance sales and grow the account base for DAKINE girls products

Work direct with accounts and buyers on merchandising the DAKINE girls line

Assist in line presentations at sales meetings

Travel to key accounts and key territories to work with reps and dealers on enhancing sales of the DAKINE brand

Merchandise girls products at all trade shows

  • Plan colorways, layouts, etc.

Assist with merchandising girls products in the catalogs and for the salesmen samples

Work with girls product line manager in planning the bag, headwear, glove and accessory line's

  • Set-up price point structure
  • Gather data on competitors products and trends in the market
  • Assist in colorway planning process and all product line reviews
  • Provide sales feedback on market conditions to product department
  • Work on critical path to meet all timelines

Assist in POP/Merchandiser planning, design and distribution for girls products

Forecasting and inventory management for all girls products

Assemble and maintain sales reports by region for girls products

Maximize sales, solidify brand image and provide foundation for future growth

All replies should be forwarded to: kris@SummitProjects.com.