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TacJobs – Arc’teryx LEAF Product Line Manager

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Arc’teryx is seeking a Product Line Manager for their LEAF line. The position is located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I’ve been to their campus and they have a fantastic facility with a great, open atmosphere. Additionally, the entire staff is friendly and a very interesting bunch of folks. I am amazed at the varied experiences and background of the Arc’teryx family. Additionally, Arc’teryx garners a great deal of respect from customers and competitors alike.

Arc’teryx is looking to expand our Law Enforcement and Armed Forces (LEAF) team!

We are seeking an organized individual with great communication skills to join our team as a Product Line Manager. In this position, you will be responsible for managing the construction of our LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) line.

Ideally you will have:
• 3-5 years experience working in Product Line Management, preferably in the outdoor or military markets
• Effective and efficient time management skills
• An understanding of business implications and financial consequences of decisions and actions
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel and attend trade shows
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
• Working closely with LEAF designers on development of seasonal line plans and design brief creations
• Maintaining and developing program briefs and documents through seasonal line developments and proto review to marketing hand off
• Researching and advising on strategic changes in the market to influence a worldwide line development strategy
• Identifying and documenting target market consumer profiles
• Providing input on marketing concepts, catalog layouts, and brand messaging to ensure marketing resonates with target market
• Identifying category growth opportunities and new market product potential
• Researching and analyzing competitor and market product, consumer and competitive trends
• Working with Marketing and Sales to ensure that key product developments are being communicated, internally and to the market

For more information, please see www.arcteryx.com, About Us, Careers.

If this sounds like you, then please apply by attaching your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to hr@arcteryx.com. It is important to quote “1202-LPLM-sol” in the subject line of your email.

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TacJobs – Local Motors

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Agreed, this doesn’t sound like your typical TacJobs posting, but then again, Local Motors isn’t your typical company. They are a TacHackers dream come true. They specialize in custom kit builds of Fighter class rally cars. Additionally, Local Motors is the company that was chosen to crowd source a future combat vehicle concept for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency called Flypmode (XC2V).

They currently have 10 openings for qualified applicants. These aren’t your typical sales jobs. Local Motors is seeking forward looking types who are great at what they do, whether technologist, engineer, logistician, or automotive professional. Check out what Local Motors has to say about their ideal candidates:

Are you positive, supportive and inspiring to others?
Do you get things done? Are you independent, and yet take direction well?
Are you passionate enough to work at a start-up?
Do you want to be a part of changing our world in a meaningful way?

You may be a recent graduate with relevant school projects or endless hours of relevant tinkering behind you. You may have a couple of years experience under your belt developing slick user interfaces. Either way, you are both talented and organized.

Their current openings are at www.local-motors.com/about/careers/technology/.

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TacJobs – Interested in Working for Outdoor Research?

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

One of the leading outdoor brands, and premier manufacturer of tactical handwear, Outdoor Research is seeking a Product Manager – Government Apparel Accessories. Here is a sampling of what the job entails and what OR is looking for in a successful candidate.

The Product Manager will be responsible for:
– Executing the design and development of technical, innovative and technologically enhanced products that meet the needs of OR’s customers and end users.
– Delivering products that drive company sales and profits.
– Demonstrating dynamic, visible and inspirational leadership to positively impact business initiatives, direction, and vision for team and peers.
– Managing and assessing business results, profit & loss and executing key initiatives.

Qualifications:

Experience
– Minimum 10 years work experience in a related position.
– 6+ years in management in the outdoor industry preferred.
– Strong understanding of apparel merchandising and sales.
– Experience in managing a diverse and creative group of individuals.
– Demonstrated ability to work with and inspire a broad range of individuals to work toward a common goal.
– Must have a track record in managing and developing procedures, implementing key sales initiatives and executing processes.

Skills
– Product management or apparel development skills.
– Commercial negotiation skills.
– Public speaking and presentation skills.
– Ability to understand and interpret a financial statement, and the key performance indicators (KPI’s) that drive business growth and profitability.
– Thorough understanding of technical outdoor equipment featuring and user requirements.
– Detailed knowledge of North American, Asian, and European suppliers for technical fabrications.
– Extensive knowledge of Asian manufacturing vendors.
– Thorough knowledge of Europe and North America technical outdoor equipment market.
– Strong verbal and written communication skills.
– Strong interpersonal skills.
– Computer literate.
– Fluent in English.

Personal Attributes
– Organized, good head for numbers.
– Energetic and enthusiastic.
– Pragmatic, tenacious, with attention to detail.
– Self-starter.
– Problem solver.
– Dedicated to getting the job done, but interested in having fun as well.
– Able to work and communicate in a culturally diverse environment
– Ability to adhere to deadlines

Requirements
– Available for 20-30% travel within the US and Asia.
– Interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
– Planning, assigning and directing work.
– Appraising performance rewarding and disciplining employees.
– Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To apply, visit outdoorresearch.iapplicants.com.

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TacJobs – High Ground Sales Associate

Monday, December 5th, 2011

High Ground is seeking applicants for a new position. While the job title is “Sales Associate”, but after reading through this description, I’d say it is a higher profile job and a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a company that has a long history. I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but it isn’t. High Ground itself may feel like a start up, but it’s foundation is a time honored business, that is well respected in the contract sewing business.

Here is what High Ground is looking for in their sales force:

This is an outside sales position, located on the East Coast, and intended to service East Coast SOCOM. Travel expectation is high: 50%-75%.

Qualifications
• Must be excited to help create a new and innovative Tactical Gear Company
• US SOCOM Experience a plus or Conventional US Military Experience with Supply/Procurement Experience
• Must Understand SOCOM / DOD Methods of Purchasing
• Demonstrated successful sales experience or a successful tour as a Military Recruiter
• Aggressive listener, possessing the ability to interpret customer’s requirements
• Willingness to travel 75% of Time (including overseas)
• Professional manner; able to relate to SOCOM Operators and SOCOM purchasers
• Disciplined, able to work independently with strong initiative
• Goal Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Must have sense of humor

General Responsibilities
• Responsible for developing and/or maintaining relationships with operator-level, military members in order to demonstrate new products, get feedback, and respond to operator needs
• Responsible for developing and/or maintaining relationships with Program-level military purchasers in order to demonstrate new products and incorporate those products into military component’s supply system
• Maintain and Cultivate Distributor relationships in target military base regions
• Responsible for understanding and educating new sales personnel on current and/developing SOCOM Purchasing Vehicles
• Execute company sales plan and help support sales team efforts
• Develop and submit sales forecasts when required.
• Perform “prospecting” and “qualifying” sales calls via telephone and internet.
• Able to Learn and understand HG products and HG Design Philosophy
• Conduct business in an ethical and truthful matter.
• Help support trade shows and exhibits.

Interested parties should email info@highgroundgear.com.

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TacJobs – SureFire

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

SureFire is seeking qualified applicants for several positions across their entire spectrum of operations including National Account Manager, Program Manager, Productions Team Members, and a Public Relations Specialist.

The Fountain Valley, California-based company specializes in innovative lighting, edged tools, and weapons accessories and is at the forefront of innovation in the defense industry. SureFire offers a full benefits package which includes: three weeks of paid time off per year, a 401(k) plan, medical and dental coverage, life, accident and short and long-term disability insurances, as well as a generous employee discount on their products.

Interested parties should visit www.surefire.jobs.

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TacJobs – Arc’teryx LEAF

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Arc’teryx LEAF currently has two jobs with LEAF; a Sales and Service Coordinator and a Manager, LEAF Sales and Marketing. The Sales and Service Coordinator will need to be in Vancouver, BC but the Manager, LEAF Sales and Marketing can be located on the East Coast of the US or Canada. Click on the links to see the full list of qualifications.

For a full listing of ALL Arc’teryx jobs (and there are some great jobs there) visit: arcteryx.com/Careers

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Ever Wanted to Work for the Pope?

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

No, not the guy in Vatican City…THE Pope, GEN Stan McChrystal (USA, Ret). DC-based McChrystal Group is seeking an Executive Assistant.

Role:
The Executive Assistant (EA) will be responsible for handling a wide area of executive driven tasks. They must be able to operate with limited or no supervision, be well organized, possess strong computer skills and remain flexible at all times. This individual must be able to communicate directly with clients and senior executives, prioritize tasks and be comfortable in a dynamic and high-energy work environment.

Responsibilities:
– Executive time management to include managing the CEO’s calendar, meetings and outside contacts
– Coordinate travel for the executive team
– Welcome guests to the office and manage phones
– Entry level public relations assistance to include the management of social media and press inquiries
– Note taking
– Prepare and edit outgoing correspondence
– Maintain flexibility and perform other assigned tasks

Requirements:
– Work primarily in the corporate office
– Work closely with the CEO
– Be prepared to travel as required
– Maintain professionalism at all times
– Flexible work hours to include weekends
– Skilled in Microsoft Office applications to include Word and Excel
– Comfortable with Apple products
– Excellent organizational management and writing skills
– Client relations

One interesting facet of McChrystal Group is that they have leveraged their combined experience assembling and leading ad-hoc multi-agency organizations to develop what they refer to as, “a transformational leadership system called CrossLead.” One of teh most difficult things is “leading” by email. Here, GEN McChrystal gives us a few thoughts.

www.mcchrystalgroup.com

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Interested in Working for Arc’teryx?

Friday, July 8th, 2011

I received this today from Arc’teryx. This is an exciting opportunity to get on board one leaders in the soldier systems industry. They are a dynamic team filled with rock stars. Answer up if you think you’ve got what it takes.

Law Enforcement and Armed Forces (LEAF) Sales and Marketing Manager

Arc’teryx is looking to expand our Law Enforcement and Armed Forces (LEAF) team!

We are seeking a dynamic individual with experience in military and government contracts to join and lead our growing department as LEAF Sales and Marketing Manager. In this role, you will oversee the expansion of LEAF sales revenue by growing current accounts and developing new business.

Ideally you will have:
•Business degree or 3-5 years sales management experience
•Previous experience working in law enforcement/government/military sales, as well as government contracts
•Previous experience working in an retail or wholesale apparel business
•Ability to travel frequently (1-2 weeks a month) including international travel

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
•Lead and develop the LEAF sales team
•Develop and execute a LEAF multi-year sales strategy that achieves program goals
•Plan and advise on growth in existing and new sales areas/territories
•Manage the direct sales program
•Work with internal sales departments to synchronize complimentary programs for LEAF and outdoor markets
•Coordinate rep and dealer development; work with internal departments to support (training, samples, clinic materials, etc.)
•Set seasonal pricing and incentive programs to achieve program objectives
•Develop and oversee LEAF marketing strategy including but not limited to print, photography, public relations, website, social media, events and tradeshows, budget, customer relations management

For more information, please see www.arcteryx.com, About Us, Careers.

To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to hr@arcteryx.com. It is important to quote “1107-LEAF-ss” in the subject line of your email.

LEAF Director Michele Griffin will be in Virginia Beach, VA July 12-15. She is available to speak with those interested in the position.

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