About the Role:

We’re looking for individuals to join our team that are driven, personable and thrive in environments where they can be present at events and conduct product demonstrations that lead to sales and booking orders with customers. As a Live Events Associate, you’ll be supporting the Live Events team for AXIL, at trade shows and live events that include motorsports, outdoor and firearm industry, athletic sporting events, medical and tech industry and more! While on the event site you will be demonstrating our products and driving sales through product knowledge and authenticity while listening to the customer and delivering solutions to their needs based on the features our products provide. This role may include 40-50% travel, including weekends. We need a team of individuals that thrive in a variety of industries, environments and can be professionally self-disciplined on the road.

Expectations:

• Professionally represent AXIL at events: This includes set-up of booths, merchandising of the booth display products, inventory management of products for sale on site, engage with attendees, process sales with provided tools, and demonstrate our products in use.

• Drive sales: Meet and exceed sales targets at each event by facilitating the needs of the customer.

• Build relationships: Network with attendees, dealers, and account managers, while gathering potential clients and manage current account relationships while on show site.

• Provide excellent customer service: Answer questions, address concerns, and ensure a positive customer experience.

• Travel: Understand that there may be travel 40-50% of the time, including weekends, to various event locations across the country.

Qualifications:

• Proven Sales Experience: Minimum of 2 years of successful sales experience in a relevant field (e.g., retail, direct sales, B2B).

• Event Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in an event-related role, such as event coordination, trade show participation, or similar.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Exceptional Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely convey information to diverse audiences.

• Results-Oriented Mindset: Highly motivated and driven to achieve ambitious sales goals.

• Team Player: Ability to effectively collaborate with other team members and contribute to the overall success of the team.

• Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to thrive in a demanding and sometimes unpredictable environment while maintaining a professional demeanor.

• Strong Work Ethic: Possess a strong work ethic, self-discipline, and the ability to work independently.

Benefits:

• Product Training: Full AXIL submersion into our products features and benefits, how to fit customers for appropriate product selections, and sales etiquette.

• Commission-Based Income: Earn substantial income based on your sales performance.

• Travel Opportunities: Experience a variety of exciting events and destinations across the country.

• Growth Potential: High-performing individuals may have the opportunity to advance within the company.

• Competitive Compensation: Includes a competitive day rate that will range based on the tier system of shows, with per diem.

• Competitive Commission Rate: Commission of percentage of sales generated from events.

• Comprehensive Travel and Expense Reimbursement: Reimbursement for travel, lodging, transportation, and business-related expenses.

• Company Branding: Branded apparel and demo kit of products.

Important Notes:

• This is a commission-based role with no base salary.

• Extensive travel is required, including potential weekend work

Send all inquiries to: careers@goaxil.com

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Category Merchandising Manager for Blackhawk and Eagle Industries plays a critical role in driving the success of these tactical and military-grade gear brands. This position demands a strategic and hands-on approach to product development, from concept through market launch, with a specific focus on meeting the rigorous demands of first responders, military, law enforcement, and tactical professionals. This role involves developing annual line plans that achieve revenue, gross margin, and market share growth while reflecting a deep understanding of the specialized needs and preferences of these demanding customer segments.

The core responsibility is to establish and execute a clear vision and strategy for Blackhawk and Eagle Industries product lines, grounded in thorough analysis of market trends, competitive offerings, and the specific operational requirements of professional users. This role requires a strong understanding of return on investment, supported by data-driven insights and a detailed roadmap for product development and launch across all relevant distribution channels.

Success in this role hinges on a deep understanding of the Blackhawk and Eagle Industries brands, their heritage, and the unique performance advantages of their product portfolios. The Category Merchandising Manager will translate these strengths into compelling product narratives that resonate with the target audience. Working closely with internal product teams, this role is responsible for delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions that meet and exceed the expectations of professional users.

This position reports to the General Manger, Revelyst Project Freedom and is based out of our Chesapeake, Virginia location.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Analysis & Product Positioning:

Analyze target markets/segments within the military, law enforcement, and tactical communities, defining the potential for new, high-performance products.

Position new products effectively, collaborating with sales, marketing, and subject matter experts to gain deep insights into each market segment and the competitive landscape.

Deliver detailed new product briefs that align with the specific requirements of Blackhawk and Eagle Industries customers.

Product Development & Execution:

Execute the I2C (idea-to-consumer) pathway, ensuring timely progression through key milestones and process gates, and driving follow-up actions.

Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation in product design, materials, and functionality, focusing on enhancing performance and durability.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (design, development, marketing, sales) to align on product development goals and timelines.

Become a leading expert on Blackhawk and Eagle Industries’ competitors and the broader tactical gear market, using insights to inform strategic decisions.

Maintain all relevant line plans completely and accurately. Support the future implementation of new product line and product information management tools, including PLM and PIM.

Sales & Margin Management:

Drive seasonal and annual sales and margin objectives, participating in long-range planning and delivering seasonal plans with clear paths to achievement.

Monitor progress towards objectives and implement necessary tactics and problem-solving.

Lead and manage pricing, price promotions, and product margin management.

Collaboration & Communication:

Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across teams, fostering collaboration and empowerment.

Work with marketing to deliver product packaging, technical documentation, and user manuals that meet the standards of professional users.

Facilitate presentations and discussions with end-users and retailers to gather feedback for product development.

Deliver effective sell-in presentations to customers and during sales events.

Intellectual Property & Trade Marketing:

Develop and maintain effective intellectual property strategies.

Execute trade marketing promotional plans aligned with sales and marketing objectives, managing the trade marketing budget.

Improve brand presence and campaign execution across trade through in-store planning, execution, and tracking.

Lead and implement channel-specific marketing strategies for assigned retailers.

Assist in the creation of an annual calendar for all marketing and promotional activities to drive brand building initiatives including new product launches, store openings and special events or holiday promotions.

Understand and comply with relevant policy and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

College degree preferred.

5+ years of sales, product, or marketing experience in wholesale, retail, or direct businesses, preferably within the tactical, military, or law enforcement industries.

Proven track record of Product Line Management for consumer brands, products, or categories, with experience in outdoor or tactical gear being a significant plus.

Experience across different channels, ideally including those serving military, law enforcement, or tactical professionals.

Strong knowledge of the product development process, merchandising, and assortment planning.

Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage schedules.

Ability to manage ambiguity and make decisions with incomplete data.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead collaborative teams.

Effective communication skills (verbal, written, visual).

Adaptability, resilience, and a sense of urgency.

Demonstrated passion for the tactical gear industry and commitment to the brands.

Personal and professional values aligned with company values and culture, with high integrity.

Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.

Experience in a fast-paced, growing company or small company/location with both strategic and hands-on responsibilities.

Pay Range:

Annual Salary: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

location;

Virginia Beach, VA

time type:

Full time

End Date:

June 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id:

R0012302

Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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Company Description

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainable program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France, with a U.S. headquarters in Ogden, UT.

Job Description

The National Account Manager for Military and Law Enforcement is pivotal in driving sales and building strategic partnerships within the Military, Law Enforcement, and government sectors. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets, identifying growth opportunities, and managing relationships with key stakeholders, while ensuring customer satisfaction through tailored service and seamless contract management. This position demands expertise in government procurement, a deep understanding of the Military/Law Enforcement market, and a passion for delivering solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:

A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 3 floating holidays

Half-day Fridays for 6 months of the year

An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson)

Healthy Lifestyle Benefit – designed to empower individuals to prioritize their physical & mental wellness

Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:
 

Sales and Distribution

Achieve the seasonal sales and distribution targets in the defined territory.

Meet the seasonal key product category objectives in sales and distribution.

Develop a local plan to follow brand guidelines, strategies and priorities.

Identify territory sales, distribution and promotion opportunities.

Build short-term and long-term detailed plans for growth, distribution, and category growth opportunities within assigned region.

Maintains detailed territory and account plans and uses it to prioritize activities and investments.

Maintain an understanding of the customer‘s current and changing equipment requirements and contracting regulations.

Attend national, regional end user and dealer trade events.

Partnership Development

Responsible for briefing Salomon products and capabilities to key Department of Defense and Federal government agencies Law Enforcement units with the end goal of generating solicitations.

Act as primary point of contact for assigned direct to government distributors.

Conduct joint sales calls with resellers to enable their ability to advocate for Salomon products independently.

Promote the Salomon products to direct to government distributors and support their efforts in generating solicitations and contract awards.

Manages the sales process from qualification through closure, to include the coordination of bids through resellers.

Brief Sales Manager and Territory Managers regarding ongoing and future government contract opportunities.

Develop and maintain close cooperation with other Amer Sports Territory Managers and Sales Agents.

Develop and maintain great working relationships with key personnel at each distributor and with staff at key commands.

Service and Sell-through

Report on base and distributor activity and results.

Enter customer orders as needed.

Maintain CRM tools for global visibility on activity government opportunities.

Provide needed tools and assets to GSA contract holders on an annual basis.

Prepare customized plans and presentations for each customer.

Coordinate opportunities with Sales Manager and Production to ensure fulfilment and customer satisfaction.

Manage a discretionary budget to facilitate test and evaluation requests.

Customize sales strategy by branch, agency and distributor.

Visit and contact important customers frequently to increase probability of inquiries become solicitations.

Identify grass-roots opportunities to support.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

At least 5 years of experience in Military Law Enforcement Sales (Apparel, Footwear, Gear)

In depth knowledge of Department of Defense, USSOCOM and DHS structure and federal law enforcement agencies

Comprehensive understanding of the military/government procurement process

Strong relationships with Prime Vendor network and direct to government distributors

Expert at establishing rapport and building credibility, in part by demonstrating an appreciation for solutions to the retailer‘s business needs

Epitomizes a passion for the Military/Law Enforcement market; knowledge or practical experience with uniform requirements and government purchasing vehicles.

Required Competencies:

Planning & Organization

Building Strategic Work Relationships

Sales Ability

Formal Presentation Skills

Building Customer Loyalty

Travel Approximately 60% domestic travel

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, twist and lift to 30 pounds, with or without accommodations.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can involve exposure to varying noise levels, ranging from moderate to loud, as well as flashes of light.

Permanent Contract, Full Time

Job is remote based

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Tampa, FL (February 25, 2025) – B&T USA, the industry leader in cutting-edge firearms, suppressors, and mission-adaptable weapon systems, is growing! To keep up with the expanding demand for our world-class products, we’re seeking two dynamic professionals to help amplify our presence and engage our passionate audience: Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager.

If you have a passion for precision, a creative edge, and the drive to make an impact in the firearm industry, this is your shot to join one of the most dynamic brands in the business.

NOW HIRING:

Graphic Designer – Elevate the B&T Aesthetic

B&T USA is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to craft visually compelling materials that bring our brand to life. This role requires expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign and Photoshop) and the ability to develop content ranging from social media graphics and advertisements to print brochures, sales materials, and technical catalogs. A strong portfolio is a must, and bonus points if you have experience in videography, photography, or UI/UX design. Firearms industry knowledge is a major plus!

This position is remote, with the option to work from our Tampa, FL headquarters.

Apply here: Graphic Designer Application Link

Social Media Manager – Amplify the B&T Voice

We are looking for a Social Media Manager to drive engagement, increase brand awareness, and elevate B&T’s digital presence across all major platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, Reddit, YouTube, and LinkedIn. The ideal candidate will have strong content creation skills, experience managing social campaigns, and the ability to analyze and optimize performance metrics. If you have a knack for crafting compelling posts, engaging with audiences, and leveraging video content to increase brand impact—this role is for you.

This position is on-site at our Tampa, FL headquarters.

Apply here: Social Media Manager Application Link

Why Join B&T USA?

At B&T USA, we don’t just build firearms—we create precision-engineered solutions for professionals, enthusiasts, and defense personnel worldwide. Our team is made up of passionate, driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. We offer competitive benefits, including:

100% company-paid medical (HMO option)
Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k) with 4% Match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Employee Product Discounts
Career Growth in an Industry-Leading Brand

Be Part of Something Bigger

If you’re ready to merge your creativity, marketing expertise, and love for the firearm industry into a career that truly makes an impact, we want to hear from you!

Applications are now open; apply today and take your career to the next level with B&T USA.

For more details on each role, visit B&T USA Careers Page or contact Jerry@bt-usa.com