Giant is built around one simple idea — the joy of the ride. It’s the rush of adrenaline you get from a fast mountain decent; the clarity and freedom that comes from a long distance road ride that drives us to be the best in everything we do. At Giant we strive to get people outside having fun on bikes. So if that irrepressible feeling of anticipation you get each time you gear up for a ride is something you just can’t keep to yourself, then Giant is the place for you.

Job Description

Do you think you have what it takes to manage the Marketing of a global brand on the rise? Are you a strategic thinker with the ability to transition quickly from tactics to implementation? Are you a strong motivator and creative problem solver with the desire and capability to lead an ever growing Marketing department with global responsibilities? If so, you could be the person we are looking for to fill the position of Marketing Manager.

As Giant’s Marketing Manager, your extensive experience with brand management, strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task will be vital to the success of Giant’s Marketing and Communication efforts. In addition to overseeing personnel responsible for Sports Marketing, Promotions, PR and Sales Support, you’ll be expected to work with the Director of Marketing to coordinate and manage the production and execution of a wide variety of creative deliverables including Advertising, Catalogs, Merchandising and Promotions. Occasional domestic and international travel is required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Marketing or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years experience running Marketing Department with emphasis on Advertising, Retail Merchandising, Broad Based Promotions, Event Management, and PR
  • 2 years additional experience in lieu of a degree
  • Proven history managing campaigns and product launches (brand management)
  • Proven track record with media buys
  • Experience as lead vendor contact for all print/production based applications, purchasing and execution
  • Strong understanding of standardizing processes and procedures to create continual flow
  • Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on strategy mapping and developing of timelines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations
  • Accounting experience tracking budget expenditures and providing budgetary controls
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience in the action sports industry

Does it sound like you’re the person we are looking for? If so, we’re interested in learning about you. Qualified candidates please submit your resume and salary history with cover letter to HR@giantbicycle.com .