Industrial Profile

Last summer, Nick Rowley moved from North County San Diego to take a job on the East Coast, as the Brand Manager for Action Sports at Under Armour in Baltimore.  His main duty at UA Action is to be the voice of the brand and he does this by working with all the departments and across different categories in developing a strategic marketing direction for the Mtn, Surf and Skate teams.

Since starting with the company eight months ago, Nick has overseen the signing of Dustin Craven to the snow team and Knox Harris to the surf team.  He travels to tradeshows, contests and conferences, but in the office he's on the go as well - meeting with different segments of the UA Action team to plan and discuss current and future projects.

We asked Nick about how he got his start in the industry as an intern at Omatic Snowboards, his decision to move across country, and how his time has been at Under Armour since starting in July 2012.

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Company Q&A

Nau (pronounced now) is a men's and women's outdoor and lifestyle clothing company that was started in 2007 by Eric Reynolds, a former co-founder of Marmot.

The Portland, Ore. based company prides itself on making sustainable urban + outdoor apparel that are designed for the modern mobile life by successfully blending fashion with function.

We spoke with Mark Galbraith, Nau's General Manager, about the company's core design philosophy, popular designs from the past and what to expect from Nau in the future.

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Exposure

Surf Summit presented by SIMA and BRA is an annual leadership conference in Los Cabos, B.C.S., Mexico which brings together key players in the surf industry for four days and three nights "to learn, share ideas, network and help shape the future of the surf industry."

The lineup of speakers for the 16th annual event was incredible; highlighted by a keynote speech from Merril Hoge of the NFL urging the crowd to Find a Way and a presentation from Mike Yapp, director of The Zoo, Google | YouTube's Creative Development Group, on Orchestrating an Ambush.

Click the image above, or here, to view photos of the four-day, three night event at the Melia Cabo Real All Inclusive Beach & Golf Resort presented by SIMA and BRA. And head over to our Facebook page for a complete photo gallery.

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Mike's Mash Up

Michael Akira West is the Owner and Creative Director of 686 Technical Apparel, Matix Clothing and New Balance Numeric. The following are some of his experiences across the globe.

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B2B Update

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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JobWire for Friday, May 24, 2013

Trek Bicycle is in need of a Product Manager - Aftermarket Electronics. This position provides vision and direction for the product line and is ultimately responsible for the timely launch and delivery. This position is based at Trek Bicycle Corporate Headquarters in Waterloo, Wisc. (Madison Area).

Salomon is looking for a Part-time Retail Sales Associate. This Seasonal/Temporary position reports to the City Creek Retail Store Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Probar based in Salt Lake City, Utah is looking for an experienced Outdoor Sales Channel Manager. The individual will be responsible for US outdoor industry sales including the retail areas of outdoor, cycling, climbing, running etc.

Brian Head Resort, in Brian Head, Utah, is looking for a Food and Beverage Manager to manage and lead a Winter Sports Resort's restaurants and bars as an independently profitable department.

Did you have what it takes to be a part of the content creation team for X Games? It’s a cool job, and X Games is currently looking for a General Editor to be part of our extremeness. This position to be based in Seattle, Wash.

Are you ready to be at the center of the action? Then GMPC, in Petaluma, Calif. (San Francisco Bay Area) wants you for Production and Development in Accessories and Apparel.

Freewaters makes innovative and easy-going footwear that transport you into vacation mode the minute you slip them on. The Laguna Hills, Calif. based company is in need of a Customer Service Manager with a a passion for providing premium products and service without compromise at every level.

A Confidential Company in Seal Beach, Calif. is seeking an Assistant Product Developer to facilitate the company’s product development cycle.

mophie is in need of a Brand Communications Coordinator to focus on executing and coordinating all our various online marketing initiatives including social media, display advertising, PPC, website and email. This position to be based in Santa Ana, Calif.

Rook Clothing, in Costa Mesa, Calif., continues to grow its team. This time, with the addition of a Marketing Manager.

May 23, 2013

TYR Sport, Inc., is a leading edge competitive swimwear, diving and water polo performance apparel manufacturer in need of an Associate Marketing Manager to be responsible for managing all output of Marketing collateral to our accounts and sponsors with the goal of maintaining brand image and awareness.This position to be based in Farmingdale, NY.

Teton Gravity Research is on the hunt for an Advertising Manager to join the team in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Merrell is in need of an Associate Marketing Manager to join the team in Rockford, Mich.

Icebreaker is looking for an experienced Retail Store Manager for its TouchLab store in Chicago, Ill. to mentor and lead our retail sales team to create our truly unique, world-class Icebreaker customer experience and make 'every touch count'.

Gold, Inc. is in need of a Product Integrity Specialist to join the Goldbug team in Aurora, Colo (Denver Area).

Gregory Mountain Products, located in Salt Lake City, Utah is looking for an experienced Product Developer to join the company.

Outdoor Research is seeking a new Production Engineer to join its Manufacturing team in Seattle, Wash.

Brooks Sports, Inc. in Seattle, Wash. is in need of a Graphic Designer to be responsible for a majority of the ecommerce design projects and acts as an integral part of the talented group of Brooks Graphic Designers.

Moving Comfort is a team of passionate people united by a desire to do meaningful work, lead healthy lives, and make a difference and is in need of a Product Line Manager to own the the strategic direction of their assigned product line under the leadership of the Senior Product Line Manager, providing leadership and merchandising expertise while also monitoring the processes through ongoing interaction with internal and external cross-functional teams. This position to be based in Seattle, Wash.

Outdoor Adventure Sales represents The North Face in the Western 8 US states including national accounts based in the territory and is seeking a Sales and Planning Analyst to become a member of our dynamic Account Management team that services a key outdoor retailer based in Seattle, Wash.

The North Face has a need for a Retail Customer Experience Manager to be based in Alameda, Calif. (San Francisco Bay Area).

Mountain Hardwear is seeking a Production Coordinator. This is a position with Columbia Sportswear Company Americas Liaison Office located at Mountain Hardwear in Richmond, Calif. (San Francisco Bay Area).

Lucy in Alameda, Calif. (San Francisco Bay Area) has "2" NEW open positions available for you today, check 'em out!
Web Merchandisde Planner
Product Developer / Technical Designer

Sports Basement is a growing sporting-goods retailer with five locations around San Francisco, Calif. and has an open position in Bike Sales and Service.

Electric is looking for a Vice President of Sales to oversee global sales activities of organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. This position to be based in San Clemente, Calif.

TaylorMade Golf Brands, based in Carlsbad, Calif., has an opening for an Apparel Materials Project Leader for adidas Golf & Ashworth to manage the material development and research for respective materials category (fabrics, trims) for the Creation Center.

TaylorMade Golf Brands in Carlsbad, Calif. is also in need of an Apparel Designer for the Ashworth brand to create design direction for certain categories of the men's and women's golf apparel range in conjunction with Director of Apparel Design, Design team and Development to bring to market worldwide, that is consistent with brand strategy and meets the specific performance, pricing, and aesthetic goals of the brand.

SPY is seeking a highly motivated, Accounts Receivable Collector. This position reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager and is based at the company's Carlsbad, Calif.

Boardworks Surf is looking for an organized Warehouse Assistant to join our swiftly growing company. This position is vital as the function supports Boardworks' major US Distribution Center in Carlsbad, Calif.

Neff is looking for a Production and Development Assistant to join the team in Camarillo, Calif.!

Sole Technology is currently on the lookout for a Sr. Graphic Designer to be a part of the etnies Art Department in Lake Forest, Calif.

Independently rider owned and operated, Westlife Distribution LLC is dedicated to manufacturing world class products in outerwear, apparel, footwear and accessories and has one full-time, exempt position available for a Web and Interactive Designer. The position will report into the Director of Marketing and will be responsible for designing and driving the 686 and Matix online content. This position to be based in Los Angeles, Calif.

The Outdoor Recreation Group is seeking a Temporary Graphic Designer to join the team in Los Angeles, Calif., onboard from June 1 - October 1, 2013.

Travis Mathew is a progressive lifestyle apparel company specializing in the golf market based in Seal Beach, Calif. and is seeking an Embroidery Coordinator to be responsible for coordinating all artwork creation, digitization development, stitch out approvals, color coordinating all logos for embroidery and managing the logo library files.

design LAB in Gardena, Calif. is a fast-growing product design firm seeking a full-time Junior Graphic Designer able to work on different types of items for different customers every day.

design LAB is a fast-growing, fast-paced product design firm based in Gardena, Calif. and is also seeking a full-time Administrative Retail Analyst to assist Owner/Designer. The firm works with clients in several industries, designing and supplying them with private-label and licensed merchandise.

Sanuk Footwear in Irvine, Calif. is widely known for its innovative and unexpected sandal products and is looking to fill "3" OPEN positions.
Public Relations Manager
Product Line Manager
Product Line Coordinator

A Confidenfial fast-growing OC Action Sports Clothing Co. seeks reliable, energetic, detail oriented in-house Sales Support/Account Manager to handle the order entry process and help with the sales efforts. This position to be based in Irvine, Calif.

May 22, 2013

Summit Search Group is proud to partner with Icebreaker to search for their Sales & Marketing Director for Canada. This position to be based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Seven Cycles is the largest custom bicycle frame manufacturing company in the world and is in need of an Inside Sales Representative to meet or exceed the sales, profit, and customer satisfaction targets each quarter in collaboration with our retailers and distributors. This position to be based in Watertown, Mass.

Free Country is an outdoor apparel company that is in the process of building a lifestyle business and are looking for a self motivated, results-oriented and energetic Sales Person to work alongside the Vice President of Sales in New York, NY.

Ragnar Relay is looking for an Inside Sales Support Representative to grow its team in Kaysville, Utah (Salt Lake City Area).

SmartWool has a need for an Apparel Developer to join the team in Boulder, Colo.

A Confidential Company in Denver, Colo. is in need of a Patternmaker/Fit Specialist to own the function of "fit" for all apparel products.

K2 Sports located in Seattle, Wash. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of alpine, Nordic and telemark skis, snowboards, snowshoes and related winter and outdoor recreational products and is in need of a Design Engineer for the Snowboards category.

The Search continues and here is your chance to be part of the Rip Curl Crew, who is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Assistant Store Manager to be a part of the management team at the Third Street Promenade retail location in Santa Monica, Calif.

Bravo Sports is a consumer product company in the outdoor, recreational and sporting goods markets and is on the hunt for a Product Manager to be based in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

Aftco is looking for a Marketing Manager to join the team at headquarters in Santa Ana, Calif.

design LAB is a fast-growing product design firm based in Gardena, Calif. seeking a full-time Junior Graphic Designer able to work on different types of items for different customers every day.

Alpinestars, located in Torrance, Calif. is looking for a Compliance Coordinator to join the team.

ONE-Distribution/KR3W and Supra Footwear is a leading skate-inspired apparel and footwear manufacturer located in Fountain Valley, Calif. and is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Production Assistant for Supply Chain.

Volcom is looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our corporate team in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Division Six Sports, a distributor and manufacturer of sporting goods focusing on the action sports and wheeled categories such as skateboarding, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), surfing, bicycling and outdoor leisure products, based in Costa Mesa, Calif. is looking for a Specialty Retail Sales Manager.

L*Space, an Orange County based swimwear manufacturer, is looking to hire a highly motivated and creative Social Media and Marketing Specialist. This position to be based in Irvine, Calif.

May 21, 2013

Apex Sports Group, LLC. (Apex Alpine Ski Boots), the maker of the most revolutionary ski boot system in the world, is looking to add Eastern & Western Sales Managers to enable the brand expansion and awareness of Apex to the Eastern & Western part of the United States.

KLIM Technical Riding Gear is a global leader in designing, developing and manufacturing the most technically advanced motor sports apparel and has an immediate opening for a Product Developer to join its growing team in Rigby, Idaho.

Pacific Sunwear is on the hunt for an experienced District Manager to cultivate and lead a group of customer focused, top-line sales driven, profitable and productive retail locations across the Oklahoma territory. This position to be based in Tulsa, Okla.

Ringers Gloves a world leader in hand safety is looking for a higher motivated, passionate, free spirited Product Manager/Designer with 3-5 yrs experience in gloves, soft goods and materials is a huge plus. If you are looking to get out of the grind of the west coast, come join Ringers in Houston, Tex. - no state income tax, low cost of quality living, very family oriented and incredible schools.

Fenix Outdoor Import, located in Boulder, Colo. is looking for a Customer Service Representative / Data Entry Specialist.

Pearl Izumi, based in Lousville, Colo. (Boulder Area) is looking for a Product Developer - Speed Shop for competition at the highest levels of pro cycling, triathlon and ultra trail running. Is this person you?

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. has an amazing opportunity for a Demand Planning Analyst to join the team in Morgan Hill, Calif. (San Francisco Bay Area).

A Veteran and Confidential Bay Area Technical Outdoor Company is seeking a talented Apparel Developer that fits into a team-oriented atmosphere. This position to be based in San Francisco, Calif.

FELBRO has a national reputation for innovation, marketing expertise, creative problem solving, and award winning design. They're currently in search of an Account Executive with a working knowledge of the point of purchase display industry. This position is to be based in Northern California.

Spy make incredible products that go on people's faces and is seeking a highly motivated, Customer Service Manager. This position reports to the Vice President of Sales and is based at our Carlsbad, Calif. headquarters.

prAna is looking to bring someone on board at their headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif. They're looking for a Key Accounts Manager to be responsible for driving increasing sales and distribution of the prAna brand and continuously pursuing new opportunities to expand the brand to new customers and new markets.

prAna is also seeking a talented Marketing Coordinator to work from prAna's main office in Carlsbad, Calif.

The Hundreds Is Huge, Inc. is looking for a FT International Sales Assistant to perform a variety of clerical and administrative activities to support the International Sales Manager. This position to be based in Los Angeles, Calif.

Margaritaville Apparel seeks a Customer Service Representative to work in fast paced, relaxed but professional office in Los Angeles, Calif.

Manhattan Beachwear, Inc. is a successful swimwear company based in Southern California and is looking for an experienced Swimwear Designer. This position is in its Los Angeles, Calif. office.

Pacific Sunwear, rooted in California teen culture and now with over 800 stores in 50 states is swinging their doors wide open for "3" NEW people to join their crew in Anaheim, Calif.!
Acquisition Manager - Ecommerce
Regional HR Manager - Dallas
Regional Director
Merchandise Planner

Sound United seeks a Graphic Designer to help lead  the development and execution of the graphic design elements and requirements for the Sound United brands. This position to be based in Vista, Calif.

Yamaha is looking for a Training Manager to join its Motorsports Division! This position to be based in Cypress, Calif.

A Confidential and Successful Private Label Manufacturer in Laguna Hills, Calif. is in need of an In-House Sales Rep who is looking to make a fortune.

Volcom is looking for a Core Junior's/Swim Sales Manager to join the team in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Rook Brand is looking for a men's and/or women's Cut & Sew Designer/Product Developer with strong experience in hats, jackets, knits and wovens, tops and bottoms. This position to be based in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Olukai builds premium products for the ocean lifestyle and is seeking an enthusiastic Customer Service Representative that has the experience, know-how and drive to help us attain this vision. This position to be based in Irvine, Calif.

The La Jolla Group in Irvine, Calif. is passionate about its products, sports, lifestyle and most importantly, employees and is in need of a Planning Analyst to monitor inventory levels and sales performance to maximize fill rate and margin while providing clear and concise analyses to the Director of Planning.

Boot Barn, in Irvine, Calif., is seeking a Sales Auditor to be responsible for the identification and resolution of sales audit exceptions as identified by the Sales Audit Exception Reporting Software.

May 20, 2013

Vans, the leading action sports lifestyle company for the youth market, has an amazing opportunity for an In-Store Visual Merchandiser. This position to be based in Virginia Beach, VA.

Sidfactor, an industry leading apparel / softgoods design firm is looking to add "3" NEW highly-motivated, talented and creative individuals to the team in Boulder, Colo.
Junior Apparel Designer
Senior Apparel Designer
Associate Apparel Designer

Independent Trading Company, providing embellished sweatshirts to action sports companies since 1997, is seeking a temporary Accounting Clerk for their San Clemente, Calif. office.

2XU ("Two Times You") is driven by a relentless company mission to advance human performance through the development of world-leading athletic garments and is seeking an Inside Sales and Service Manager for the Eastern US to be based in Carlsbad, Calif.

ONE-Distribution/KR3W and Supra Footwear is a leading skate-inspired apparel and footwear manufacturer and has an immediate need for a Retail Store Manager for the SUPRA Santa Monica, Calif. location to ensure a positive experience for our retail customers, while leading the store employees to achieve sales objectives and customer satisfaction.

Vans, the leading action sports lifestyle company for the youth market, is swinging their doors wide open for a Quality Assurance Supervisor to join the crew at its distribution centrer in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.!

Man, you need VANS! And VANS needs you at headquarters in Cypress, Calif.! The company is absolutely stacking up holiday hopes and cheer with this bevy of outstanding career opportunities. Pick the ONE you are best qualified for and have at it:
Retail Allocator
Buying Specialist
Assistant Buyer - Footwear
Financial Analyst - DTC
Retail Planning Manager
Footwear Product Line Manager - Girls Surf
Footwear Designer - Pro Skate
Footwear Product Line Coordinator - Lifestyle Classics
Footwear Designer - Surf
Footwear Product Line Manager - Kids Classics
Footwear Designer - Snow
Associate Footwear Developer - Boots
Footwear Product Line Coordinator - Core

Billabong is looking for a Retail Coordinator to join the team at headquarters in Irvine, Calif.

A Premier and Confidential Work Glove Brand is seeking a Sales Representative to expand distribution and service existing retailers. Candidate must be able to maintain Remote Office.

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Sales Rep Listings

Sales Rep Listings for Friday, May 24, 2013

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.

FOOTWEAR:
NEW! Globe International
Independent Sales Representative - Multiple Territories

NEW! Havaianas
Independent Sales Representative - Multiple Territories

SPOTLIGHT! World Industries
Road Warriors / Independent Sales Reps - Multiple Territories

COMPRESSION WEAR:
NEW! EC3D
Independent Sales Reps - Multiple Territories

JUNIORS:
NEW! Fox Head
Independent Outside Sales Reps - Upper Midwest

YURTS:
SPOTLIGHT! Groovy Yurts
Independent Sales Reps - US & Canadian Territories

APPAREL:
NEW! Division Six Sports
Independent Specialty Sales Reps - Multiple Territories

SPOTLIGHT! Sailor Jerry
Independent Sales Representative - Multiple Territories 

Coalision (Lole)
Independent Sales Reps - South East Region

CYCLING & TRIATHLON:
SPOTLIGHT! Louis Garneau
Independent Sales Reps or Agencies - SoCal and Mid Atlantic

SKATE: 
Carver Skateboards
Independent Sales Rep - All Territories

Buck Skate Trucks
Independent Sales Rep - All Territories

Koastal Skateboards
Independent Sales Rep - Multiple Territories

EYEWEAR:
SPOTLIGHT! Peppers Eyewear
Independent Sales Reps - Multiple Territories 

9five Eyewear
Outside Sales Reps - Multiple Territories 

IVI, LLC.
Independent Sales Reps - Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
 

WAKEBOARD & PWC:
SPOTLIGHT! Jet Pilot
Independent Sales Reps - Multiple Territories

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