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May 10th, 2017TacJobs – Openings At Nightforce Optics
May 10th, 2017Nightforce Optics currently has three job openings, but the Senior Account Manager is Levonia, Georgia is probably the one up most SSD reader’s alley.
Purpose:
The Senior Account Manager – Lavonia, GA – creates, maintains and supports relationships with Nightforce Optics’ dealers, OEMs and other partners in the US and Canada. Based in our Lavonia, GA office, the Senior Account Manager is responsible for hands-on account management, training, and sales support for Nightforce accounts primarily through phone and email contact with in-person visits required. The Senior Account Manager is responsible for profitable sales growth, while working effectively in conjunction with other Nightforce Optics employees, and serving as a leader for our inside sales team.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
Minimum five years’ experience in a similar position, with excellent knowledge of dealer and big box retailer account management, preferred
Bachelor’s degree or comparable higher education from an accredited institution, preferred
Experience working with sales metrics and utilizing CRM tools in order to effectively monitor sales activities
Must possess excellent oral, written, and presentation skills including the proficient use of MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Deep understanding and experience implementing effective sales skills, principles and methods
Ability to travel 10%-20% of the time
High energy level and resilient character, with outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience in shooting and hunting sports, Sport Optics industry and long-range shooting/ballistics, highly preferred
Self-driven, positive self-starter who works well both individually and in a team environment
Strong time management and organizational skills
Superior customer service mentality
High integrity in all business dealings, required
Job Responsibilities:
Establishes and maintains productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned accounts
Manages day-to-day needs of accounts by phone, email and in person
Works with other team members to provide excellent sales support, and grow assigned accounts according to company direction and goals
Proactively assesses customer needs and determines best options to meet these needs
Grows sales and profitability in line with company goals
Provides leadership and insight to peers in Inside Sales group
Achieves strategic customer objectives as defined by company management
Conveys technical concepts related to the firearms and sport optics industry on the phone, through e-mail and in person
Is available and responsive to customers’ real-time needs
Bachelor’s degree or comparable higher education from an accredited institution, preferred
About Nightforce Optics
Nightforce Optics is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics products, including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories. Known for its rugged products designed for use in punishing conditions, Nightforce is the industry benchmark for high-quality, high-performance products. Nightforce Optics, Inc., was established in 1992 with one goal in mind: to build the finest riflescopes on the market. The same qualities that have made Nightforce the choice of professionals have now created a dedicated following among hunters and serious shooters.
Note: All job offers are contingent on passing pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen and criminal background check.
Nightforce Optics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.
For more information about our company and our products, please go to nightforceoptics.com.
https://nightforceoptics.applicantpro.com/jobs
Magnetospeed M-Series Grip
May 10th, 2017Magnetospeed debuted their M-Series pistol grip at SHOT Show.
It’s a very interesting take on an ergonomic, stowable pistol grip for the AR family of weapons. Their internal, module ejection system allows users to store a number of different and useful modules within the grip itself so that they are always ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. Constructed from high performance, glass-reinforced Nylon, the rigid grip has unique texturing to enhance control and comfort. An overall matte texture is accompanied by coarser friction pads along the sides as well as a polished region under the backstrap to reduce wear on thumb webbing.
www.magnetospeed.com/products/m-series-grips
SIG SAUER Expands its 9mm FMJ Ammunition Offerings
May 10th, 2017Newington, NH (May 9, 2017) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of its 9mm full metal jacket (FMJ) Elite Performance Ammunition offerings with the addition of 124gr and 147gr bullet weights. With these new rounds, SIG customers now have three 9mm bullet weights – 115gr, 124gr and 147gr – available in both the V-Crown® jacketed hollow point (JHP) personal defense ammunition and the SIG FMJ target loads.
The perfect combination of affordability and performance, the SIG FMJ ball ammunition is designed to approximate the performance of the corresponding JHP loads, making a seamless transition from target ammo to carry ammo. The copper-coated lead bullets in the SIG FMJ ammunition were engineered to have the most precise, uniform profile, resulting in consistent accuracy.
“SIG FMJ ammunition is designed specifically for practice and competition shooting, and given the sheer popularity of the 9mm caliber, expanding the FMJ line to mirror the V-Crown offerings was an important next step,” said Dan Powers, President of the SIG SAUER Ammunition Division. “These premium target rounds feed as smoothly as our V-Crown JHP rounds and perform and feel almost identical to the V-Crown loads when shooting, making them ideal practice rounds.”
Manufactured to meet or exceed SAAMI specifications, the SIG FMJ centerfire pistol cartridges feature solid brass cases and durable copper jacketed bullets that stay with the lead at impact. Dependable primers and clean-burning powders are used for reduced barrel fouling and more reliable functioning. All SIG SAUER Elite Performance Ammunition is manufactured by SIG SAUER at its new ammunition manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas to the same exacting standards as the company’s premium pistols and rifles. For more information, visit www.sigsauer.com/ammunition.
NRA Bianchi Cup Scheduled For May 24-27 In Hallsville, Missouri
May 9th, 2017HALLSVILLE, Mo. – The National Rifle Association is proud to announce its 39th National Action Pistol Championship. Better known as the NRA Bianchi Cup for its world famous silver trophy, this major action pistol match will be held May 24-27, 2017 in Hallsville, Missouri, at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club.
Founded in 1979 by former police officer and holster maker John Bianchi, the 192-shot NRA Bianchi Cup attracts the world’s best pistol shooters. This year’s competition features a change in format, as the multi-gun aggregate has been reinstated and will be fired on Tuesday, May 23.
Additionally, the top 40 competitors from the first 1920, Match X, will advance to the Colt Championship Final, where they will fire an additional 1920 through the same four NRA Bianchi Cup events. The top 40 will be comprised of the top 16 Open, 4 Metallic Class, 4 Production Class, 4 Ladies, 4 Juniors, 4 Seniors, and 4 Grand Seniors. The winner of the Colt Championship Final Round will be named the 2017 NRA Bianchi Cup Champion. A separate trophy cup will be given to the champions of all other classes and categories. Individual event winners and results of team competitions will be determined from Match X.
Triple Aught Design Brings Back The Shag Master Blanket
May 9th, 2017Years ago, I bought a cool fleece blanket from Triple Aught Design. Unfortunately, they only made a short run of the Shag Master Blanket, that one time. I’ve been after them for years to make more and now they’ve made it happen. I’m not taking credit for this production run of this cozy blanket, made from Polartec® Thermal Pro® High Loft, and takes it’s name from their fuzzy hoodie, but it sure put a smile on my face. It’s 78″ x 54″ making it quite a bit longer than the original.
Be advised, this is a pre-order, but they are offered in three colors, Black, Eclipse and Phantom. Orders begin shipping May 29th.
AeroVironment, Developer of the Nano Hummingbird, Unveils Snipe, A New, Stealthy Nano Quadrotor UAS
May 9th, 2017-Launched from the palm of a hand, Snipe™ is worn on operators’ clothing so it can spring into action immediately – first 20 systems delivered in April
-Difficult to detect, Snipe provides close-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)
-Simple to use and requires no assembly; operates in challenging and rugged environmental conditions
-Builds on breakthrough robotic Nano Hummingbird developed by AeroVironment for DARPA
DALLAS, at AUVSI XPONENTIAL, May 9, 2017 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for both military and commercial applications, today officially unveiled the new Snipe Nano Quad, a miniature (“Class 0”) and field-rugged unmanned aircraft system designed to support close-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The first U.S. government customer delivery of 20 Snipe systems took place in April.
“Snipe’s tiny size belies its impressive capabilities,” said Kirk Flittie, AeroVironment vice president and general manager of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems business segment. “It is quick, quiet, fast, durable and packed with advanced features critical to helping our customers succeed in close-range missions.”
“Snipe enables operators to spring into action quickly,” Flittie said. “No assembly is required for the five-ounce (140-gram) nano-UAS, which is designed to be worn by its operator so it can be deployed in less than a minute.”
Equipped with electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), low-light-capable and long-wave infrared (LWIR) sensors in an integrated tilt mechanism, Snipe can relay high-resolution images and record real-time video both day and night. In addition, Snipe’s integrated UHF radio provides for excellent non-line-of-sight operation. The software-defined radio (SDR) allows Snipe to be sold commercially.
With its quiet electric motors, flight speeds exceeding 20 mph and more than one-kilometer range, Snipe is difficult to detect in operating environments with even minimal ambient noise. Its rechargeable batteries power approximately 15 minutes of flight time. Despite its small size, the durable nano-UAS is capable of operating under challenging environmental conditions – including winds of 15+ mph with gusts up to 20 mph
“While Snipe’s stealthiness makes it ideally suited for military applications, it’s an invaluable asset for anyone needing a ‘Class 0’ UAS to support their missions,” Flittie said.
Snipe is controlled using an intuitive app on a standard, ruggedized (MIL-STD 810) touch screen controller with intuitive user interface and automated operation for ease of use. Other critical functions include Snipe’s ability to return to its operator automatically if it loses its radio link.
Snipe benefits from advances in nano unmanned technology achieved by the company in its development of the internationally recognized Nano Hummingbird. “The Nano Hummingbird, the world’s first unmanned aircraft capable of propulsion and control using two flapping wings, is an example of how our breakthrough innovation has spawned a valuable new capability in Snipe that now will help our customers proceed with certainty,” added Flittie.
AeroVironment’s Snipe Nano Quadrotor will be available to order Fall 2017. Operator training requires four hours only.