Marketing/Sales Assistant NEEDED - Rusty Surfboards
Work from the Rusty Surfboards HQ in San Diego, CA (not a remote position)
Rusty Surfboards is looking for a marketing professional to join our team as a Marketing/Sales Assistant reporting to the Director of Sales. Our industry has seen a resurgence in interest over the past year, pointing to growth opportunities for the Rusty brand and your career going forward. As one of the leading global surfboard brands, Rusty Surfboards is in a prime position to build on these opportunities. We’re creating a new position at the company to assist the Director drive new programs and initiatives as we continue to grow our footprint. As a Marketing/Sales Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the execution and results of on-going and ad hoc projects as well as having a customer facing role. To be successful you’ll need to have surf-specific and generic experience as well as the ability and desire to grow, learn and kick ass.
Because the role has a critical customer facing component, and because we are a surf brand, first and foremost, it is critical that you have competency as a surfer. This is defined as - you have been surfing long enough to understand the technicalities of how boards work, how they differ and be capable of clearly communicating that to an audience. Your duties necessitate that you have strong attention to detail, ability to expertly juggle multiple projects at once, and an eagerness to tackle challenges head on. This role will include project management, media production (photos/videos), creative work, content marketing, sales support (for consumers and dealers), team management, public relations, and a strong collaborative effort to build brick-n-mortar and online channels. You’ll receive ample training and support from the current staff, who will help you get acquainted with the tools and protocols necessary for the position.
1. Surf-specific
2. Project Management
3. Media Production
4. Creative Work
5. Content Marketing
6. Other Responsibilities
7. Other Skills
Submit resume, cover letter, and sample work in response to this job posting.
Submit Application to media@rustysurfboards.com
After interview, applicants will be expected to complete a sample work-related assignment.