Posted by Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle, Co. on 07/28/2022

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Fishing

Job Categories: Manufacturing, Sales - Company Rep & Support

Company Type: HardGoods/Equipment

State: CO

City: Denver

Country: United States

Required Experience: 1 - 3 years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $57,150.00 To 66,000.00 Annually

Required to Relocate:

Required to Travel: Yes

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:

Job Description & Requirements

Want to work for the ONLY American Made Fish Hook Company?  Come join Eagle Claw!  Enjoy a 4 day work week, great pay, career advancement opportunities, and benefits.  Our company is proud to be based in Colorado for 95 years.  We are the outdoor industries leader in fish hook manufacturing and distribute hooks worldwide.

 

Along with being a great place to work, we offer medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, supplemental life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, EAP, profit sharing and a 401K plan with a match, paid holidays, paid vacation time, paid personal time, education assistance, and bonus opportunities may be available.

Eagle Claw is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.  

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

To support the sales efforts of the Company by serving as the sales leader, coordinator and direct contact between assigned business channels, sales representatives, management, customer service, and other departments of the Company.  

 

Attendance and Schedule:

Consistent and regular attendance is required.  Person in this position must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday.  May possibly work some hours outside of normal scheduled work hours, due to general work load and scheduled travel.

 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Ability and Experience: 

• Requires a college degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
• Familiarity with varied aspects of fishing preferred
• Self-starter, good organizational skills and detail oriented necessary.  
• Ability to prioritize and assign duties
• Advanced computer experience and computer aptitude preferred Oracle, Excel and Word.
• Should have advanced analytical and mathematical abilities.  
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

 

 

ESSENTIAL Duties: 

Responsible Sales Channels

• Direct Dealers - including NBS, World Wide, Sports Inc. and all other domestic dealer accounts. Serving as a key contact between the buying groups/dealer, the factory, and our sales force.
• In-direct Dealers (those that purchase through our Wholesalers) - Support these dealers through working distributor shows as needed as well as providing year round factory support where wholesaler is unable or unwilling to.
• Jobbers (as they pertain to keeping dealers filled with EC products in season)
• Premium and Incentive Channel (programs, product listings, and contracts)
• Other Channels or Customers as assigned in.

 

Sales Program Management:

• Review/set guidelines for programs, promotions, rebates, special orders, and salesmen spiffs as they relate to dealers.
• Work with each of the company’s field representatives to grow the Direct Dealer business channel within their territory for all brands of our products.
• Responsible for the on-hand quantities, shipments, and contents of Dealer promotional materials.
• Responsible for Closeouts/Overstock Sales

Customer Service 

• Handle the implementation of new Dealer account setups, product, and pricing sheets.
• Manage dealer disputes and elevated problems.
• Handle standard Field Representative requests. 
• Be the responsible business contact for assigned customers.

 

Other Duties

• Sets up and participates in Distributor and other trade shows in various parts of the North America.
• Assists with management of other accounts when necessary.
• Performs similar or less skilled duties when required.
• Observes and practices all safety and good housekeeping rules and regulations of the Department and / or Company.

 

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work and remain focused on detail in an open office environment where other department phones, conversations are part of the work area.
• Must be able to work at a PC and perform computer functions up to 80% - 95% of the time
• Must be able to concentrate on a single program or presentations for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone, email, and in meetings
• Domestic travel required
• Trade show participation entails long hours of being on your feet; assisting in merchandising products, which includes bending, twisting, stooping, lifting and reaching out and above head.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. during work in the factory and at trade shows.
• May make trips to the plant area where there is machinery, grease and noise.

 

About Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle, Co.

Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle, Co. is one of the most recognized names in the tackle industry and has been a manufacturer of fishing products for over 90 years. Not only do we manufacture our fishhooks right here in Denver, CO, but we distribute premium quality fishhooks, rods, reels, and terminal fishing tackle throughout the United States and in over 40 countries worldwide.

Along with being a great place to work, we offer the opportunity to work a 4 day work week, ability to participate in an excellent benefit package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, profit sharing and a 401K plan with a match.

Eagle Claw is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.