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Industrial Profile

What’s better than a dirt riding, classic car drivin’, speaker wall bumpin’ action sports aficionado?  Well, having one on your company roster!  Kristin Jankel, the Footwear Production Coordinator for DC Shoes, is not your typical “Nine to Fiver,” she’s out and about in the world, burnin’ rubber any chance she gets before the madness strikes near the end of each quarter.

Kristin started out in the “Corp World,” but soon after took an opportunity in the industry, which in turn simply reinforced her drive to live it up in both the action sports and off-road/car worlds.  Kristin is out there making sure your sneaks are produced in a timely manner and on the shelves on time, so check out what she has to say in this month’s Industrial Profile.

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Company Q&A

In 1991 SRH was an event promotion company focused on promoting bands and concerts in the San Diego area.  The same bands SRH promoted were also popular choices of surf film makers in the early ‘90s.  Making tees and hats to promote SRH was a natural evolution for the SRH crew.  Flash forward 17 years to 2008 and you’ll find SRH as a full-blown clothing company boasting a growing roster of professional athletes including big-wave charger Jamie Sterling, and many more across all of the action sports.  Ryan White, Co-Founder of SRH, shares a little bit of the story.

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Shmoozapalooza! (it's a job fair)

Malakye Shmoozapalooza!!!
The Shmoozapalooza is a job fair taking place at ASR (San Diego, CA) on Friday September 5, 2008.  Our purpose in putting together this event is to give you an opportunity to meet some of the Action Sports industry’s leading employers face to face.   Learn more and register to attend!

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Thread DesignsSolana Beach, CA
KPIfix Inc.Pasadena, CA
Action Team ConsultantsFoothill Ranch, CA
Sticky MediaMontreal, QC
24 SevenNewport Beach, CA
Grubb & Ellis|BRE CommercialSan Diego, CA
Merrill LynchCosta Mesa, CA
Spin Imaging, Inc.Long Beach, CA

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Promo Goods - Sandals & Beach towelsPromotional Items13 days
Private Label - Belts & WalletsPrivate Label13 days
Private Label - BoardshortsPrivate Label13 days
Promo Fitted & Trucker Caps - 1,000 Units - EmblishmentsPromotional Items22 days
Cut n' Sew - Full Package Production - Upcoming LineProduction - Apparel22 days
distributionBrand Strategy22 days
Private Label – Bomber JacketPrivate Label25 days
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JobWire

JobWire for Thursday, August 07, 2008

Alliance MultiMedia, in Cardif, Calif., has an immediate opening for a Managing Editor with 3+ years experience to manage editorial flow and timeliness.

New Era Cap, in Irvine, Calif., needs a Product Designer with 5+ years experience to develop innovative new products from concept to prototype.

Quiksilver, in Mira Loma, Calif., needs a Director of Logistics with 5+ years experience to oversee the receiving & shipping of product in their Mira Loma distribution center.

Nixon, in Encinitas, Calif., has "3" openings for the following positions:
Product Designer (AC/SG) - (5+ yrs exp)
Visual Merchandising Manager (NIXONNOW.COM) - (5+ yrs exp)
Sr. Merchandising Manager (Men's AC/SG) - (4+ yrs exp)

Sole Technology, in Lake Forest, Calif., is looking for "3" talented cadidates for the following positions:
Footwear Designer (5+ yrs exp)
Temporary Production Artist (3+ yrs exp)
Public Relations Intern

Rip Curl, in Costa Mesa, Calif., is looking for a Marketing Coordinator with 3+ years experience to be the internal & external point of contact for all marketing inquiries.

O'Neill, in Irvine, Calif., has "2" openings in their Junior's department for the following positions:
Assistant Graphic Designer - Support the art and production departments.
Key Account - Assistant Designer - Support the Key Account Designer in all special make-up (SMU) development

Syndrome Distribution, in Vista, Calif., needs a Purchasing Coordinator with superior self-management & organizational skills to be responsible for the successful purchase order execution on all raw materials & finished goods.

O'Neill Retail is looking for an Assistant Store Manager for their location at the new GardenWalk center in Anaheim, Calif.

August 6, 2008

O’Brien, one of the biggest players in the water sports market based in Remond, Wash., is looking for a Footwear Designer with 3+ years experience to bring their creative ideas to life in wakeboard / waterski bindings.

Sportgenic, Inc., a start-up, online media and technology company in San Francisco, Calif., is looking for team-oriented, self-motivated leaders for the following "2" positions:
VP of Business Development (3+ yrs exp)
VP of Partner Relations (3+ yrs exp)

Jansport, in San Leandro, Calif., needs a Product Developer (Packs & Travel) with 3+ years experience to manage the development process of company product lines as assigned.

Havoc TV, in El Segundo, Calif., is looking for an action sports and indie music enthusiast with 4+ years experience in web design to be their Director of Web Development.

O'Neill Clothing, in Irvine, Calif., has "3" exciting opportunities for the following positions:
Imprintables/Tee Product Developer (4+ yrs exp)
Graphic Designer (3+ yrs exp)
Assistant Design Developer for Accessories


Rip Curl is currently on the search for a Production / Product Developer (Men's) with 3+ years experience to join their team in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Quiksilver, in Huntington Beach, Calif., is looking for a Footwear Designer with 3+ years experience to design sandals, casual shoes, state shoes, graphics and packaging.

Quiksilver, in Huntington Beach, Calif., is also looking for someone to handle Facilities Maintenance with 2+ years experience and the ability to do minor handyman type of work like painting, patching, moving furniture, mounting equipment, etc.

Billabong, in Irvine, Calif., is looking for "2" qualified applicants for the following positions:
Benefits Assistant - (2+ yrs exp) Administer the Company’s benefits plans and programs.
Payroll Assistant - (2+ yrs exp) - Help with general payroll related duties including new hire set up and data entry of payroll processing.

A Confidential Company, in Newport Beach, Calif., is looking for a Controller with 5+ years experience to report directly to the CEO/President and be responsible for all major accounting functions and related transactions.

Price Point Mail Order, located in Gardena, Calif., is a fast-growing bike industry mail order company that is looking for a Web Assistant with expertise in Dreamweaver and other web design software to make their website that much better!  Is that you?!

Adidas, in Portland, Ore., needs a Graphic Designer (Coastal/Skate) with 4+ years experience to create graphics for a variety of product ranges, primarily apparel and footwear.

August 5, 2008

K2 Sports, in Seattle, Wash., needs a Product Planner with 4+ years experience to facilitate accurate and timely delivery of sourced product from vendor (manufacturer) to all global distribution centers.

Point Distribution, in Las Vegas, Nev., is looking for an In-House Sales Representative with 2+ years experience to maintain existing accounts and bring in new business.

EVS Sports, In Rancho Dominguez, Calif., is currently seeking "3" stylish and passionate individuals for the following positions:
Head of Design (11+ yrs exp)
Product Designers (4+ yrs exp)
Product Developer (3+ yrs exp)

Podium Distribution, home of DVS, Lakai, and Matix in Torrance, Calif., has an immediate opening for an Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist (Domestics) Coordinator with 2+ years experience to join its team.

Putnam Sourcing Group, an Import Fashion Accessory Company with a very strong base of action sports industry clients as well as urban industry clients and located in Los Angeles, Calif., is looking for a Graphic Designer/Artist to play a dual role – creating original graphics, designing accessories, t-shirt graphics and creating spec sheets for caps, hats, beanies, bags and
belts.

Ando & Friends, a clothing company based on the art of Andy Davis based in Vista, Calif., is currently seeking a National Sales Manager with 5+ years experience to be responsible for developing sales plans, budgets and strategies for the company.

Ando & Friends, a clothing company based on the art of Andy Davis based in Vista, Calif., is also looking for a Production Manager with 5+ years experience to run the production program for tees, fleece and its cut & sew program.

Econscious, a business-to-business wholesale manufacturer and distributor of organic cotton apparel and accessories based in Petaluma, Calif., is searching for an Apparel Development Manager with 5+ years experience.

Oakley, in Foothill Ranch, Calif., is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer with 3+ years experience to perform quality planning, root cause corrective action, supplier survey/auditing, and MRB disposition.

H3 Publications, in Valencia, Calif., needs a Graphic Designer with 2+ years experience to be responsible for color-correction of photos, as well as design of editorial layout. Knowledge of Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign are a must.

Utility Board Shop, in Tempe, Ariz., is looking for some "littleuns" to jump out of their TempPees, get on that horse and RIDE - Heyawww...into their Retail Store Manager position that is.

August 4, 2008

Quiksilver, in Huntington Beach, Calif., is currently seeking a Boardshort Designer with 3+ years experience to be responsible for all design details including creating new silhouettes and fits, creating fabric print and artwork, styling details, and developing graphic artwork for branding and packaging.

Quiksilver, in Huntington Beach, Calif., is also looking for a detail oriented Assistant Merchandiser to develop and communicate seasonal strategies to meet market needs, support execution and communication of development, sampling and overall strategy that supports merchandising and design’s vision.

Transworld, in Oceanside, Calif., is looking for a Sales Development Associate to create revenue opportunities for their sales staff by dreaming up advertising initiatives, and then helping to package, execute and project manage those initiatives.

Nine Star, a rapidly expanding action sports retailer in Los Angeles, Calif., is currently seeking a Director of Buying (Hardgoods) with 7-10+ years buying experience.

3D Industries, a leading design, manufacturing and import company who specializes in private label products, racing gear, apparel, protective clothing and sports accessories based in Irvine, Calif., needs a Product Developer / Engineer with 8+ years experience to work with its customers and Account Managers to come up with ideas for new products to present to our customers worldwide.

A Confidential Private Label Company, specializing in the Powersports, Auto and Action Sports Industries based in Lake Forest, Calif., is looking for a Sourcing & Production Manager (Asia) with 5+ years experience to handle its sourcing, purchasing & overall production.  Chinese speaking a plus!

Famous Stars and Straps, in Ontario, Calif., is seeking a Distribution Manager with 5+ years experience to manage all facets of the warehouse and logistic operations to ensure customers’ orders are on time and highest fill-rate is achieved through accurate inventory.

Seirus Innovation, a premier manufacturer of technical winter sports cold weather accessories based in Poway, Calif., is looking for a Sales Manager with 5+ years experience to execute Seirus’ sales strategy and sales support activities in designated territories, focusing on profitable net sales growth while leveraging existing customer relationships into market share gains, developing and executing plans to deliver new channels of distribution.

If you're into skateboarding, snowboarding or surfing and want a job in a fun environment, this Confidential Company, in Newport Beach, Calif., is looking for you!  They need an Inside Sales Representative to cold call potential Surf/Skate/Snowboard shops using our established database which will continue to be built with aggressive research on your part.

The Wasserman Media Group, in Los Angeles, Calif., is looking for a Graphic Designer to produce graphic art and visual materials for marketing, promotions, advertisements, films, packaging, and informative and instructional material.

Oakley, in Foothill Ranch, Calif., is looking for a Demand Planner with 2+ years experience to Work with sales to develop and monitor monthly, seasonal and yearly forecasts.

Matix Clothing, in Torrance, Calif., is looking for a Girl's Fit Model with a size 3 bottom and size small tops.

August 1, 2008

CCS, a division of Delias Inc. in New York City, has a 20+ year history of selling skateboards, snowboards and related apparel and footwear.  They are looking for a CCS Team/Marketing Manager with 5+ year experience to coordinate all photos for catalog, web and ads with creative director.

Roxy, in New York City, needs a Sr. Sales Assistant to provide support to two East Coast Key Account Managers for Junior Sportswear and Roxy Girl.

The Cannondale Sports Group, in Madison, Wis., is looking for an in-house Graphic Designer to join its design team.

Specialty Sports Venture, a dynamic sporting goods retail company, currently has a career opportunity for an Assistant Manager for its Boulder Ski Deals location in Boulder, Colo.

The North Face, in San Leandro, Calif., is looking for a Product Developer (Footwear) with 3+ years experience to manage the development process of company product lines as assigned.

Roxy, in Huntington Beach, Calif., needs a Majors Sales Representative (Roxy Girls) to take direct sales responsibility for major department stores/specialty chain stores nationwide.

Quiksilver, in Huntington Beach, Calif., is looking for "2" lucky people to fill the following positions:
Sourcing Assistant - update reports, input, issue and track purchase orders and track all samples, lab dips and wash standards.
Sr. Merchandiser - responsible for managing and developing line plans and commercially viable product relevant to the consumer.

H2O Audio, in San Diego, Calif., is looking for a Product Developer with 6+ years experience.  A person who will excel in this position, and enjoy it, has experience working with products such as footwear, technical racewear, wetsuits, or other detail oriented softgoods design.

Do you have 3+ years experience as a Production Coordinator?  If so, GMPC is looking for you to fill its full-time position in Petaluma, Calif.  This is a junior level position for coordinating our established quality control protocols with our overseas factories.

Jansport, in San Leandro, Calif., is on the prowl for a Sr. Product Manager (Outdoor) to be responsible for analyzing competitor products, sales programs, and collateral to aid in product line decisions.

Blitz Distribution, a leading independent developer and distributor of skate hard and soft goods with brands such as Flip, Baker, Birdhouse, SK8MAFIA, Fury and Hook-Up’s, is looking for a Marketing & Sales Coordinator with 4+ years experience to join its team in Huntington Beach, Calif.

A Confidential Company, in Los Angeles, Calif., has a Field Marketing Position that they're looking to fill!  This person should have 3+ years experience and will manage aspects of marketing programs including development, execution and evaluation and works with corporate office.

Creative Recreation, in Los Angeles, Calif., has "2" openings for the following positions.  These include:
Import/Logistics Coordinator2-3+ years production/logistics experience.
Credit Manager - (4+ yrs exp) manage credit and collections team and responsible for team member growth and development.

Cygnus Sportswear, in Buena Park, Calif., is looking for a Customer Service Representative to process customer’s purchase orders and work closely with sales, production, logistics and finance.

Lifted Research Group (LRG), in Irvine, Calif., is looking for a full-time Receptionist.  Good oral/written communication, personal presentation, time management and work ethic a must.

The Quiksilver Factory Store, in Mercedes, Texas, needs a Store Manager with 5+ years experience to be responsible for full fiscal responsibility, operations, merchandising, hiring and development of talent.

Sun Diego Boardshops is currently seeking Key Holder/Shift Supervisors to join the following locations:
Parkway Plaza in El Cajon, Calif.
Mission Beach
, Calif.

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Sales Rep Listings

Sales Rep Listings for Thursday, August 07, 2008

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.

ACCESSORIES:
BRUXE
Independent Sales Reps - Multiple U.S. Territories

FOOTWEAR:
Osiris Shoes
Independent Sales Representatives - Multiple Territories
REMARE Sandals
Independent Sales Representatives - Multiple Territories
Globe International
Independent Sales Reps - Fl & Mid West

HARDGOODS:
Tyrant Snowboards
Outside Sales Representatives - Multiple Territories
Monument Snowboards
Territory Sales Reps - All Territories
Surface Ski Collaboration
Outside Sales Representatives - All Territories
Dwindle Distribution
Independent Sales Reps - Fl & Mid West

APPAREL:
Bulky Boy, Inc
Multiple US Territories & Canada
O’Quinn Clothing
Outside Sales Rep - Hawaii-Guam, Pacific NW, Midwest-Texas, Colorado-Rockies, Northeast

Lifted Research Group
Outside Sales Reps (Action Sports Division) - Northeast and Midwest
Sullen Clothing
Outside Sales Representative - Multiple Territories (Especially Midwest & East Coast)
FEW Clothing Company
Outside Sales Representatives - Northwest, California, Northern Midwest, Mid Atlantic, Northeast, New England, Florida, Quebec (CANADA)
Grenade (Street Apparel, Glove & Snow Lines)
Independent Sales Reps - Texas (can include: OK, AR, LA, MS, AL) & Florida Territories
Lucy Love
Independent Sales Representatives - Northern Cal, WA. & Oregon
Luxirie, by LRG
Sales Reps - All Territories

WETSUITS:
Hyperflex Wetsuits

Independent Sales Rep - NorCal, Central Cal, Mid-Atlantic (VA Beach, NC), Southeast (NC, SC, GA), Gulf Coast

BIKE:
NEMA International
Independent Sales Representatives - All Territories
Rock Racing (Apparel, Hardgoods & Accessories)
Outside Sales Representative - Multiple Territories

SWIM:
Solar Swim
East and West Regional Independent Sales Agents

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