National Sales Manager

We started AWSM in 2009 and started with a sticker on our boards to break away from the norm. We are rider owned and operated. Our main focus are on accessories, belts, wallets, backpacks and one of a kind skate and snowboard tools. AWSM stands for breaking away and having fun on our terms. We are focused on bringing food and water to people in need around the globe. We are donating 1% of our profits to feeding families and providing them with safe and clean drinking water.

Each year we are picking two counties and programs to bring much needed relief. The National Sales Manager will be primarily responsible for developing and implementing the sales policies and programs for AWSM Brand in the U.S. The ideal candidate will also ensure that these policies are coordinated with other company initiatives including, but not limited to, brand positioning, advertising, marketing, promotion and product development.

The National Sales Manager will assume the following roles and responsibilities: • Assume overall responsibility for product purchasing and overall inventory management. • Manage the sales representative force to increase dealer base and increase overall sales turnover and gross margins. In addition, work interactively with the sales force to create new ideas and sales programs, increase new accounts and increase sales penetration at existing accounts.

• Become an integral member of U.S. management team responsible for developing company direction, staffing levels, policies and budgets. • Interact with Product team in identifying and addressing trends for product development. Present U.S. sales surveys, new ideas (both product and strategy) and statistics to support particular company position and direction. Develop the strategic short and long-term product/marketing plans and goals with International Sales Manager and U.S.

management team. • Participate in presentations of new product lines and technologies at national sales meetings, buying groups, trade shows, etc. • Ideal candidate will possess formidable negotiation and communication skills, and be capable of communicating effectively with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to the company. • Extensive knowledge required of skate/snow industry practices and competitive landscape is required.

Experience / Qualifications: • Strong strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting and business math skills. • Excellent leadership, organization and communication skills • Proven ability as a people manager, mentor and evaluator. • Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS) or equivalent. • 8-10 years wholesale sales experience required. • 3-5 years managing selling teams and territories required. Extensive (approx.

50%) domestic and international travel will be required. Please submit your cover letter and resume through Malakye.