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Sales reps can be a tough breed to come by given most are born from retail, get recruited from retail as sub-reps, and eventually move on to become the sought out, established road reps as experience cumulates - a lengthy process in which not all graduate.  However, future reps and employers alike need no longer fly blind when interested in becoming a rep or finding established roads reps, respectively, as the solution is... MORE >>

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After more than a decade of designing for industry leaders O'Neill, Burton, and DC, product designers Martin Kim and Eli Marmar teamed up to turn a dream in to reality - FREE to do as they wish.  Both Eli and Martin are well known for their design expertise, and now they're on the path to become known as entrepreneurs and category innovators.  Freewaters is coming to market with three patent-pending... MORE >>

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Michael Akira West is the Owner and Creative Director of 686 Technical Apparel. The following are some of his experiences.
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Latest Vendors

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Lacko IllustrationMiami Beach, FL
Sales GuysSteamboat Springs, CO
Sensiba San Filippo LLPSan Jose, CA
Fluid FilmsLos Angeles, CA
DieCutStickers.comSeattle, WA
LGF Consulting LLCSierra Madre, CA
Ay Group Trading Inc. (AyG)Shanghai, China
Black Sand CreativeSan Jose, CA

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Inspireworx is a provider of application hosting solutions and managed services specializing in the action sports industry. Inspireworx hosting platform provides you with a most cost-effective deployment of an Enterprise Class Call Center Application. Learn more.


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Powerline6

Pictured below is some recently completed Powerline6 work - a conceptual design exploration for Microsoft's new gesture and object based computing platform - The Surface - Future in the making!

And this special little gem, below, is a sandal designed by P6 for Reef. What's special, aka, BFD? It's a blast from the past, and more than 1 million pairs have been sold to date. Need a good sandal design?


Bo Bridges Photography & Gallery

Bo of Bo Bridges Photography & Gallery is getting busy! Pictured below is none other than Van Morrison shot by Bo on a recent job for the Hard Rock in Vegas. Click on through to see more work from September including, the Hurley Pro, legendary rockers Cheap Trick in Vegas, Fall in Vail, Surfer Poll Awards, and life at sea. (Side note for southern Ca. - Bo's gallery in Hermosa Beach, Calif. is available to rent for your holiday parties.)

 

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We created this spot during the US OPEN for Verizon Insider; it's a spot which is about getting peeps to interact their athletes, promos, concerts and happenings all via their website, Verizon Insider.com You can peep it here. http://vimeo.com/14632652  MORE>>
We do work. Ninthward Skis site / estore is wrapping this week while we're working with a bunch of snow brands on 11/12 product. Lots going on but we can schedule you in if you need some top notch design work.  MORE>>
A press release elaborating on the Action-sports Service Provider Network (ASPN), which is a tremendous industry resource founded by Doug Works of CBRE along with three other well established professional service providers, was included on the Surf Expo website (http://www.surfexpo.com/) today.  MORE>>
New DCS World HQ is now complete, and up and running. We have made all the necessary changes to assist our customer's needs. Please visit our site, and email us with any questions, quotes, or anything else we can do for your company! Visit our site, and check our blog for our most recent projects!  MORE>>
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Over the past year, as the U.S. has moved out of the Great Recession, there have been tax provisions within the recent health care and business incentive legislation that are highly impactful for individuals and businesses. Check out our summary of the Health Care Act and HIRE Act or give me a ring to discuss how this will affect your business. http://www.ssfllp.com/pdf/knowledge/SSF_2010_Up...  MORE>>
The Derelict, a new style we designed for the cats at IPATH is getting some press, see it here: http://www.radcollector.com/news/2010/08/23/radcollector-giveaway-ipath-derelict/  MORE>>
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JobWire for Thursday, September 02, 2010

Calling ALL Sales Reps! Fox has "2" MX openings. Both are salary plus comission.
Central Territory - West TN, West KY & AL
Texas

Fox, in Irvine, Calif., has "2" NEW positions open:
Product Developer (Sportswear)
Associate Merchandiser (Men's)

Simms,
a fishing product company, located in Bozeman, Mont., has "2" NEW job opportunities:
Senior Product Manager (Technical Outerwear)
Product Developer (Technical Apparel)

Lost Enterprises,
located in Irvine, Calif., needs an Administrative Sales Assistant with 3+ years of experience. 

Vans,
in Cyrpress, Calif., is looking for a Customs Compliance Coordinator with 2+ years of experience to support the brand customs manager in seasonal line planning, tariff classification assignment, and costing process.

San Diego Hat Company, located in Carlsbad, Calif., is looking for a Production Coordinator with 2+ years of experience to join their team.  Apply today!

INTERNSHIPS:

IndoSole,
a company that saves tired from landfills and turns them into sandals, located in San Francisco, Calif., is in search of a Marketing Intern.

September 1, 2010

DAKINE,
in Hood River, Ore., needs a Product Developer (Guy's Packs/Bags) with 2+ years of product development experience in the sports industry.

The North Face, in San Leandro, Calif., needs a Specialty Sales Manager (Snow Sports & Mountain Bike) with 10+ years of experience to provide strategy and vision to help grow the brand.

Dragon, located in Carlsbad, Calif., is looking for an Operations Coordinator (International Department) with 3+ years of experience to assist International territory managers.

Adventure Medical Kits located in Oakland, Calif., needs a Marketing Coordinator with 3+ years of experience to execute marketing strategies.

The Outdoor Recreation Group, located in Los Angeles, Calif., needs an Administrative Assistant (Design Department) with 3+ years of experience to lead assist the creative director. 

Famous Stars and Straps, located in Ontario, Calif., are searching for a Customer Service Representative with 2+ years of sales/customer service experience.

Metal Mulisha,
located in Irvine, Calif., is looking for an Assistant Graphic Designer (Juniors) with excellent Illustration and Photoshop skills.

Incipio, in Irvine, Calif., is looking for a Customer Service Representative who has a passion for technology and gadgets.  Full-time or Part-time available.

BB Dakota,
in Costa Mesa, Calif., has "2" NEW openings:
Production Manager (Director of Sourcing)
Customer Service Representative

Process Red, an apparel design, manufacturing and import company in Irvine, Calif., is looking for a Sales Representative with 5+ years experience in the sportswear garment industry and strong relationships with major chains and/or department stores.

A high quality, large volume Screen Printer/Apparel Distributor for the action sports and entertainment industry in Irvine, Calif., is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor with 4+ years experience to supervise its 2nd shift production unit.

Element Skateboards, in Irvine, Calif., needs a Logistics Planner with 3+ years experience.  This position is responsible for Canada Logistics from production to delivery.

Encinitas, Calif., based Boardworks Surf has an immediate opening for a part time Assistant Bookkeeper position. This position reports to the Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a full suite of computer and basic bookkeeping skills and will have previous experience working within the Surf/Action Sports industry.

A Confidential Company in Ontario Calif., specializing in headwear distribution is seeking a Graphic Designer for apparel.

August 31, 2010

Brandbase (Nomis/Technine)
, in Boulder, Colo., is currently seeking a Product Developer (Apparel & Accessories) to be responsible for the comprehensive development of selected products beginning with design concept through bulk production.

Ever wish you could apply your Facebook expertise to an actual job? Do you have over 1,000 Twitter followers? If so, Copper Mountain, in Copper Mountain, Colo., is looking for a Social Media Specialist with 2+ years experience to join its team.

Alp-n-Rock, in San Marcos, Calif., is looking for a Customer Service Professional with 3+ years experience in the apparel industry.

Birkenstock USA, is looking for two full-time, salaired Field Service Representatives to service the account base in the Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest regions of the U.S.

Easton-Bell Sports, located in the picturesque northern California town of Scotts Valley, Calif., is looking for an Assistant Product Manager to join its team.

Skullcandy, in San Clemente, Calif., is looking for an Office Receptionist to manage the front desk at its office in San Clemente, Calif.

Tilly's, a leader in the action sports and fashion industry with 130 stores strong and consistent growth has a great opportunity for a full-time Graphic Designer to join its in-house creative team at the corporate office in Irvine, Calif.

A Confidential Company, located in Los Angeles, Calif. is looking for an Assistant Designer to join it's team.  The company manufactures high-end outdoor apparel.

Quiet Flight, a multi-store action sports retailer, is looking to light up your day with two new opportunities:
Retail Buyer - bring your years of expeirence as a Buyer to make an impact on the Men's assortment in Orlando, Fla.
Retail Management - join the expanding retail team at the new store location in Dallas, Tx.

The La Jolla Group is looking for Retail Store Employees to join its location in the Citadel Outlet in Los Angeles, Calif.  Apply today!

INTERNSHIPS:
BambooSk8, located in Oceanside, Calif. is also looking for Interns!  Of the Marketing variety.

August 30, 2010

Creative Recreation, in New York City, is looking for a Field Representative with 3+ years of experience to sell shoes to department stores, mid-tier retailers, and specialty stores.

Storm Mountain Publishing, in Boulder Colo., is looking for an Online Editor with 2+ years of experience to work on Freeskier Magazine.

DAKINE, in Hood River, Ore., is looking for a Print Production Designer to work with graphic designers to translate original design concepts into final press-ready artwork.

In Los Angeles, Calif., Alp-n-Rock is ready to bring on a Domestic Production Manager with 7+ years experience to coordinate all sample and production cuts from beginning to end.

Fuse, located in Burlington, Vt., needs a Graphic Designer (POP, Print, Web) to develop creative concepts, present design ideas, and produce designs in a variety of media.

Vail Mountain Adventure Center (MAC), located in Vail, Colo., is currently looking for a Retail/Rental Group Manager with a minimum of 5 years of business management experience to start Sept. 1, 2010.

GoPro, in Half Moon Bay, Calif., is looking for a Project Manager with 5+ years experience in leading and managing product development of consumer products.

Street Surfing, in Newport Beach, Calif., is looking to bring "3" highly experienced people onto its team.  The positions include:
Graphic Designer (Packaging)
Director of Sales (10+ yrs exp)
Director of Marketing (11+ yrs exp)

AERIAL7, in Los Angeles, Calif., is looking to hire a Director of Marketing & Sales with 7+ years experience to plan and carry out marketing activities to agreed budgets, sales volumes, values, product mix and timescales.

Internships:

Bo Bridges Photography, in Hermosa Beach, Calif., is looking for an Intern who is well versed in Photoshop, Mac and PC.

August 27, 2010

Quiet Flight Surf Shop,
in Orlando, Fla.,is looking for a Buyer (Men's) with 6+ years of experience to negotiate costs, markdowns and margins to meet or exceed goals.

Reef, in Carlsbad, Calif., wants an Operations Director to join their team. Needs to have 7+ years of relevant experience and would be responsible for the overall management of customer service, inventory & cost objectives for the global supply chain.

Vans, located in Cypress, Calif., needs a Retail Operations Manager with 5+ years of experience to act as a liaison between retail operations and other departments as it relates to store based projects and initiatives.

S4 Optics, a California sunglass company based in Upland, Calif., is seeking a National Sales & Marketing Manager who has 5+ years of experience to be responsible for overseeing the sales, marketing and merchandising.

Pacific Sunwear, in Anaheim, Calif., has "2" NEW openings:
Graphic Designer (Marketing)
Buyer (Young Men's)

NVISION, in Los Angeles, Calif., wants you to give back to skateboarding and become a Skateboard Ambassador for 32 weeks.

Nils Skiwear, in Costa Mesa, Calif., is looking for a Customer Service Representative/Marketing Assistant to assist with accounts, customers, and sales reps.

Quiet Flight Surf Shop, in New York City, is looking for Retail Management with 4+ years of experience to manage Billabong accounts.

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Sales Rep Listings

Sales Rep Listings for Thursday, September 02, 2010

If you are an established Sales Rep and you're interested in getting the word on available lines before it hits the streets, send us an email: reps@malakye.com!   Don't forget to include your name, e-mail and territory!

Every position listed below is COMMISSION ONLY.

APPAREL:
NEW! Fox Head
MX Sales Reps - Central Region: West TN, West KY & AL

NEW! Fox Head
MX Sales Rep - Texas

Nike
Specialty Sales Reps - California, Central/Midwest, New York
MOCACTIA
Independent Sales Reps - Multiple U.S. Territories

Agenda Showroom
Independent Sales Reps - Multiple U.S. Territories
Lucy Love
Independent Sales Rep - Florida
Zimtstern
Independent Sales Reps - Territories: Rocky Mountains, Toronto, Quebec

HARDGOODS:
NEW! Torc1racing
Independent Sales Reps - Multiple Territories

Amer Sports
Volant Sales Agent - Multiple Territories
Niche Snowboards
Independent Sales Reps - Multiple Territories


FOOTWEAR:
Columbia Sportswear
Footwear Sales Rep - Avon, Ohio

Sorel (Columbia Sportswear)
Independent Sales Reps - Denver


ACCESSORIES:
Hoven
Outside Sales Reps - Multiple Territories
Oakley
Outside Sales Rep - New Mexico & West Texas

TECH/CAMERA:
SPOTLIGHT! ContourHD (Wearable Camcorder)
Independent Sales Reps - Several Territories Open!


Business Services
U.S. Bankcard Service (pioneered to ASI by industry vet)
Independent Sales Reps - Multiple Territories

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