May day! May day! Typically known as a distress-signal, but not here not today. We're using it to announce another great Malakye Weekly. The JobWire is packed with great opportunity, we have sales rep opportunities all over the country, new MalakyeB2B vendors, and a whole lot more.
If you haven't already checked out this month's Company Q&A on Black Box Distribution. Check it out now!
MalakyeB2B: Email marketing is increasingly important for all companies, and this week we're highlighting Campaigner, one of the newest Vendors on MaakyeB2B. Campaigner's solutions enable organizations to have highly personalized one-to-one email dialogues with their customers, measure how they respond, and analyze those responses to interact in a more intelligent way - and you can produce very easy to measure ROI, the ever-elusive ROI. Check out Campaigner's profile on MalakyeB2B to learn more, take a visual tour of the application, and connect with the company.
MalakyeB2B connects those in need of a product or service (Buyers), and those who offer a product or service (Vendors). Makes perfect sense right?! A key component of this connection is the Request for Proposal (RFP). Take our TOURto see how it all comes together.
WHO GOT HIRED?
Michele Kimbrough recently accepted a position working with Circe Wallace at Wasserman Media Groupin the Athlete Relations / WMG Management group located in Carlsbad, Calif.
Also in the north county San Diego area comes an announcement from Spy Optic. Jennifer Smith is the newest addition to Spy's team. She joins the company as Customer Service Representative.
Company Q&A: Black Box Distribution with Chad Foreman
Will Black Box Distribution take Fallen into the sandal market?! The answer is here along with many more answers in this Company Q&A. Black Box Distribution’s business strategy is guided by the mission it was founded on to “support skateboarding at every level.” Chad Foreman, general manager of Black Box, provides you with more insight to the company, as well as what it takes to become a part of the Black Box team. MORE >>
If you are an established Sales Rep and you are interested in getting the word on available lines before it hits the streets - send us an email: reps@malakye.com! Don't forget your name, email and territory!
Information Technology and pow-turns or park jibin' at lunch. Does that sound like paradise to you? If it does, and you are a .NET pro, check out this Software Developeropportunity with Copper Mountain, at none other than Copper Mountain, Colorado.
NHS, Inc. home of legendary brands and located in Santa Cruz, Calif. is looking for a CONTRACT Website / Email Designer to assist in Website creation/maintenance, create flash banner ads, as well as create and execute HTML e-mailers. **This is not an in-house position and does not require you to live in the area.
Premise Inc. is a leading full-service action-sports marketing and consulting agency. The Premise team, out of San Diego, Calif. is looking for an Account / Marketing Director who will provide innovative promotional b2c online/offline marketing strategies for major consumer brands and hot start up’s targeting youth and parents.
BoardWorks, located in Oceanside, Calif. owns a proprietary surfboard construction technology known as T.E.C.(Thermal Epoxy Compression) and produces boards for some of the most well-known shapers. Join BoardWorks as a Warehouse / Shipping Associate today.
Switching to the world of snowboarding, DC Shoes in Vista, Calif. is looking for a dynamic-duo of Product Line Manager's for it's snow line: Snowboard PLM Snowboard BINDING PLM
Olukai, located in Aliso Viejo, Calif. is comprised of people who live, breath, and eat ocean culture. Today Olukai presents you with two opportunities to join the company: Women's Footwear Designer- footwear and sandals Front Office Coordinator- multi-tasking and attention to detail come natural to you
Not Of This World (NOTW) a faith-driven action sports company based in Corona, Calif. is looking for a part time (20-30 hrs wk) Assistant Web Masterwith experience using Dreamweaver, and HTML, CSS, and ASP is a plus!
Oakley, located in Foothill Ranch, Calif. is looking for a Print Lab Assistantto work in it's in-house print shop.
May 9, 2008 Hello MASS!! Get the word out. Seven Cycles manufacturs custom-built mountain bikes and cycles out of Watertown, MA and is looking for two talented people. One to come on as Performance Design Technician (to conduct 100+ point analysis for bike construction) and an Account Executive to make sure all customers are taken care of.
Rip Curl located in Costa Mesa, Calif. and home of the current world champion of surfing, is looking for an experienced and talented Footwear Designer / Developer to focus on mens open-toed footwear. **You must have footwear design experience.
Beachworks, a blustering retail operation located in Irvine, Calif. is currently looking for a Buyer with passion, experience and talent to lead the company's Junior’s product assortment.
Stereo Skateboards, located in the heart of the city of angels (Los Angeles) is driven by some very creative individuals. Graphic Designers, now is your chance to join this team as a Production Designer to handle art direction, production work, and graphic design work.
Man, you need VANS in Cypress, Calif. if you're a Logistics Specialist looking for a TEMPORARY position assisting Outbound teamwith creating shipments/loads, getting SAP prices and country of origin for commercial docs, filing/archiving original BI's and more.
Now, now, now! Sole Technology, in Lake Forest, Calif. is looking for a Receptionist to answer a busy-switchboard, provide excellent customer service, and assist with clerical projects.
Billabong USA, located in Irvine, Calif. breaks out a double-whammy for the weekend. Two opportunities exist to join Billabong's exceptionally creative graphic design team: Senior Graphic Designer Graphic Designer *Pick one, but not both!
Spy Optic, located in Carlsbad, Calif. is looking for a multi-talented Product Manager (Eyewear) to drive the strategic product-to-market process for all Spy sunglasses and goggles.
San Leandro, Calif. is a picturesque city in the San Francisco bay area. And home to Jansport. Today is your opportunity to join the team there in one of three positions: Visual Coordinator - organize and administer projects within the marketing department that relate to trade shows, retail displays and store fixtures. Designer - provide design work of innovative and technologically advanced products. Senior Product Manager - manage the information required for the successful sales and marketing of JanSport products.
Also in the San Francisco bay area, this time down the peninsula, Specialized is looking to add a Director of Purchasingwith 4+ years experience to be responsible for the management of the procurement functions of the company at its office in Morgan Hill, Calif.
Experienced in retail?! Do you know about Oxbow? Oxbow is the proud sponsor of legendary waterman Larid Hamilton and supporter of surf, snow, windsurf, tow-in, paddle, kite, and kayak action sports. This is your opportunity to join Oxbow at it's soon-to-open retail store in Santa Monica, Calif. as an Assistant Manager.
This JobWire today keeps on giving from start to finish. Take a look at what Oakley, in Foothill Ranch, Calif. is offering up. Environmental Specialist - manage relationships with more than SIXTEEN government agencies. Public Relations Manager- lead various Oakley public relations programs to gain positive product exposure and deliver key message points Rx Lab Trainer - increase knowledge base of process and products to existing Rx Lab as well as to new hires. Print Buyer (Retail) - expand and maintain Print Supplier base with facilities and capabilities to broaden scope and reduce costs in print, time to market, and shipping.
May 8, 2008 If you happen to be mining for a job out in Copper Mountain, Colo., check out, guess who, Copper Mountain's IT Software Developer position. It might even lead you to gold!
High Grade Distribution, home to Satori Movement and Creation Skateboards located in the heart of San Francisco, Calif., needs a highly motivated Sales Manager with 5+ years experience in the action sports industry to manage and grow the sales of prebook softgoods lines, and skate hardgoods.
Nixon, in Encinitas, Calif., is looking for a Senior Sourcing & Production Manager(Softgoods and Accessories) with 5+ years experience to be accountable for ensuring the effective production of Nixon’s softgoods and accessories.
Hurley, in Costa Mesa, Calif., needs a MAC Support Technician with 2+ years experience to work on the application and hardware side and provide full time desktop support.
Quiksilver needs a Planner to join its retail allocations department in Huntington Beach, Calif., to be responsible for developing and managing dollar and unit merchandise plans that focus on driving sales.
Quiksilver, in HuntingtonBeach, Calif., is also looking for an Allocator with 4+ years experience to work with the Buyer and the Planner to achieve class merchandise goals.
Black Box Distribution, in Carlsbad, Calif., needs a full-time In-house Graphic Designer with a minimum 3+ years of experience to be responsible for helping in all aspects of DESIGN for the ZERO and MYSTERY skateboard brand’s graphics and apparel.
Black Box Distribution, in Carlsbad, Calif., needs anIn-House Freehand Illustrator with 3+ years experience to design graphics and illustration art for skateboard graphics and apparel.
VE'CEL Clothing, in Irvine, Calif., needs a Technical Apparel Designer with 3+ years experience to successfully take design concepts, and develop all the necessary fit, fabrics, lab dips, etc. through approval.
Liquid Graphics, in Irvine, Calif., needs a Graphic Artist (3+ yrs exp) with an exceptional ability to apply and perform design skills in today’s competitive and ever-changing action sports market.
A Confidential Company, in San Diego, Calif., needs a Snowboard Engineer Designerwith 4+ years experience. This position is open to people anywhere in the U.S.
Shift Racing, in Morgan Hill, Calif., is looking for aProduct Designer(Shift Racing Division) with 4+ years experience to strive to conceptualize and create the most innovative and market leading MX, Street and Action Sports products possible.
A Confidential Company, in Newport Beach, Calif., needs an Executive Assistant with 5+ years experience to assist the president of the company.
Wave House, a world leader in artificial wave technology in San Diego, Calif., has an immediate opening for a seasoned Materials Management Professional to play a key role in improving business systems, understanding and applying global logistic processes, and becoming a key team member in the development of new products.
Wave House, the leader in artificial waves located in San Diego, Calif.,needs aDesign Engineer who will further the development of WaveLoch attractions utilizing engineering principles, physical modeling, numerical modeling, and virtual physical modeling.
Flexfit, in Fullerton, Calif., is looking for a Production Coordinator (Sales) that's flexible, willing to wear multiple hats, and the right fit to handle a variety of duties.
Pearl Izumi needs a Retail Managerwith 2+ years experience to join its NEW factory store in Orlando, Fla.
Sun Diego Boardshops (Athleisure Inc.) is looking for a Shift Supervisor/Key Holder to surf on down toward San Diego to join its location at the UTC Mall in La Jolla, Calif.
Oxbow USA, in Santa Monica, Calif., needs an Assistant Store Managerwith 3+ years experience to assist in all operational duties including the supervision and training of the Sales Associate team.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP? If you are, check this out! Shout Public Relations, in Costa Mesa, Calif., is looking for a Interns to assist its PR firm with multiple in-house PR projects.
May 7, 2008
Life On A Board, an action sports Apparel Company focused on the soul rider’s view of life, is looking for an East Coast Sales Manager with 3+ years experience.
Volcom, in Costa Mesa, Calif., is looking for a Senior Designerwith 5+ years experience throw on those bifocals and design some "Youthful" products for its junior's division.
Dragon, in Carlsbad, Calif., is looking for someone to fly in and swoop up its Senior Graphic Artist position (4+ yrs exp) with their artistically inclined talons.
Do you rock neon pink sunglasses, dig the Punk Rock Surfers and have a knack for sales? If so, Warriors of Radness, in Los Angeles, Calif., needs you to be their next full-time Sales Representative. All you need is 3+ years experience in inside/outside sales, a stellar attitude, and the will to work for a great company in the industry.
O'Neill, in Irvine, Calif., needs a District Managerwith 3+ years experience to contribute to its expanding retail division and help drive future growth.
Quiksilver, in Huntington Beach, Calif., needs a Cost Accounting Analystwith 3+ years experience to be responsible for reviewing and identifying cost variances, identify costing errors and communicating to staff.
Smith Optics, in Ketchum, Idaho, is currently hiring a Junior Product Manager to assist in all phases of design and product development for its Goggles Division.
Are you a Senior Footwear Designer with 4+ years experience? If you are, C1RCA, in San Clemente, Calif., is looking for you!
Rip Curl, in Costa Mesa, Calif., needs an International Coordinator (4+ yrs exp) to consolidate all international licensee samples and production orders for RCU’s Men’s and Girls products; deliver RCU product and marketing information to all international licensees.
Alliance Multimedia, in Cardiff, Calif., needs a Managing Editor to oversee and manage the content acquisition and timely dissemination of edit for the web and magazine.
Globe, in El Segundo, Calif., has an immediate opening for a National Sales Rep Managerwith 4+ years experience to manage the Globe and Dwindle U.S. Sale Rep force.
If you'd rather inhale a salty mass of sea water than bite the bust, you possess the spirit of Poseidon young ones, and this is exactly what Olukai, based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., is searching for! They need a Women's Footwear Designer to design women’s fashion footwear and sandals.
ZERO Motorcycles, in Scotts Valley, Calif., is looking for a motivated and professional Inside Sales Representativewith 3+ years experience that's ready for an opportunity to succeed, learn, and grow.
NOTW (Not of This World), in Corona, Calif., is looking for a part-time Assistant Webmaster to update web pages for C28.com and NOTW.com.
Pearl Izumi USA is currently looking for Retail Team Members for various locations throughout the U.S.
BambooSK8, in Oceanside, Calif., is looking for Graphic/Web Design Interns to work 2 days per week (flexible hours) under the design company owner.
May 6, 2008
Rome Snowboards, in Waterbury, Vt., needs a Product Manager (Bindings) with 4+ years experience to development team sharing responsibilities from initial concepts through prototyping, testing coordination, gathering and processing feedback, production tooling initiation and approval, qualification testing and final product sign off to production planning.
ActionWatch, the surf/skate industry’s premiere retail sales tracking program within the independent specialty retail channel, is looking for a Retail Relations Manager to manage communication with the current panel and recruit new retail partners by contacting retailers (usually via telephone and email). ***Work from home!*** This position is open to people anywhere in the U.S.
MSR, a leader in motocross/off-road protective equipment in Corona, Calif., is looking for a Senior Graphic Designerwith 3+ years experience to create innovative ADS, CATALOGS and PACKAGING, as well as contribute to the graphics and concept development involved with Motocross and lifestyle apparel.
Jamis Bicycles, in Northvale, N.J., is seeking a full-time Bicycle Warranty Coordinator for its warranty department.
Seven Cycles, in Watertown, Mass., needs an Account Executivewith 4+ years experience to be responsible for building and growing sales within a portfolio of accounts.
Seven Cycles, in Watertown, Mass., is also looking for a Performance Design Technicianwith 2+ years experience to collect and analyze all critical information required to ensure every customer’s bike is exactly what they want and need.
JanSport, in San Leandro, Calif., also needs a Visual Coordinator with 4+ years experience to be responsible for organizing and administering projects within the marketing department that relate to trade shows, retail displays and store fixtures.
JanSport, in San Leandro, Calif., needs a Brand Coordinator (Performance) with 5+ years experience to identify, develop, and execute technology stories across marketing various vehicles.
O'Neill, in Irvine, Calif., needs an Assistant Designer (Men's Division) to be responsible for aiding designer in executing a percentage of each season's designs.
Spy Optic, in Carlsbad, Calif., needs a Product Manager (Eyewear) with 3+ years experience to be responsible for building a comprehensive product development, marketing, and sales plan that corresponds to Spy’s business plan.