SHIMANO AMERICAN CORPORATION, a member of global Team Shimano, along with our world-renown subsidiaries, offers the consumer outstanding sport-related products and apparel. We are proud of our staff; diverse in talent, interests and backgrounds. Job seekers can find unique, one of a kind job opportunities in our fishing and cycling divisions, including national and regional sales, marketing, retail services and distribution. We offer an exceptional array of employee benefits and we are proud of a workforce that takes advantage of the health and wellness benefits we offer. Those that seek opportunities with employers that focus on reducing negative impacts on the environment need look no further than SHIMANO AMERICAN CORPORATION. Our company is an ISO14001 certified business where environmental compliance and continual improvements are part of our business philosophy and operations. If you feel you can bring talent, innovation and enthusiasm to our workforce then please consider the opportunities we have available.
North America
Jobs at Shimano
Mass OEM Salesperson
Irvine CA |
August 11, 2012 |
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OEM Sales – Mass Category - Bike Division
General Summary:
An OEM Salesperson will demonstrate success in selling to Bicycle Manufacturers, with an emphasis on the mass and big box categories. This challenging position is crucial to the future development of our OEM business. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the execution of an aggressive growth plan in our market.
This individual will be responsible for implementation of strategy and promotional plans with the primary focus of increasing sales and revenue and the continual expansion of the Shimano brand with our OEM partners. These efforts will require working closely with management and customers, as well as coordination with internal departments (Product, Planning, Service, and Marketing teams).
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and achieve detailed sales forecasts & sales reports for OEM sales
Establish a clear understanding of the competitive environment, channel characteristics and global supply chain
Compile and analyze data to reveal opportunities and weaknesses
Be the trusted source for customers for all Shimano issues
Work with product managers on customer goals and determine ways to integrate Shimano products
Build, develop, and strengthen relationships with your customers
Actively contribute to Shimano programs in internal meetings
Through research and relationships with OEM’s and retailers, give input to product management team about new products and future opportunities
Communicate with Shimano factories worldwide to coordinate delivery and other production related issues
Job Qualifications:
4 year college degree
Proven industry sales experience – OEM sales
Experience with large national sporting goods retail chains
Experience developing customer relationships
Bike knowledge (both technical & general industry knowledge)
Work with OEM’s from product conception to promotion in market
Translate technical features and benefits into something that the product in manager can see as “selling points” for their products
Ability to work with international partners to create sales and marketing plans
Effective and professional presentation skills
Strong Analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
PC literate – PROFICENCY with EXCEL IS a MUST…
Ability to prioritize and meet crucial deadlines
Minimum 50% travel, to include some international
Shimano American Corporation offers exceptional employee benefits including both a 401k and pension, medical, dental and health and wellness. If you feel you meet the requirements we have highlighted above then we would like to hear from you. Please submit your updated resume with salary requirements illustrating how your skills and experience match Shimano requirements to: jobs@shimano.com. No calls accepted. EOE
General Summary:
An OEM Salesperson will demonstrate success in selling to Bicycle Manufacturers, with an emphasis on the mass and big box categories. This challenging position is crucial to the future development of our OEM business. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the execution of an aggressive growth plan in our market.
This individual will be responsible for implementation of strategy and promotional plans with the primary focus of increasing sales and revenue and the continual expansion of the Shimano brand with our OEM partners. These efforts will require working closely with management and customers, as well as coordination with internal departments (Product, Planning, Service, and Marketing teams).
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and achieve detailed sales forecasts & sales reports for OEM sales
Establish a clear understanding of the competitive environment, channel characteristics and global supply chain
Compile and analyze data to reveal opportunities and weaknesses
Be the trusted source for customers for all Shimano issues
Work with product managers on customer goals and determine ways to integrate Shimano products
Build, develop, and strengthen relationships with your customers
Actively contribute to Shimano programs in internal meetings
Through research and relationships with OEM’s and retailers, give input to product management team about new products and future opportunities
Communicate with Shimano factories worldwide to coordinate delivery and other production related issues
Job Qualifications:
4 year college degree
Proven industry sales experience – OEM sales
Experience with large national sporting goods retail chains
Experience developing customer relationships
Bike knowledge (both technical & general industry knowledge)
Work with OEM’s from product conception to promotion in market
Translate technical features and benefits into something that the product in manager can see as “selling points” for their products
Ability to work with international partners to create sales and marketing plans
Effective and professional presentation skills
Strong Analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
PC literate – PROFICENCY with EXCEL IS a MUST…
Ability to prioritize and meet crucial deadlines
Minimum 50% travel, to include some international
Shimano American Corporation offers exceptional employee benefits including both a 401k and pension, medical, dental and health and wellness. If you feel you meet the requirements we have highlighted above then we would like to hear from you. Please submit your updated resume with salary requirements illustrating how your skills and experience match Shimano requirements to: jobs@shimano.com. No calls accepted. EOE