Marketing Associate (Full-time, 40 hrs/wk)

MARKETING ASSOCIATE, FULL-TIME, 40 HRS/WK

Location: DT Swiss, Inc., Grand Junction, Colorado

THIS IS US

We are an innovative and international company in the fascinating bicycle industry, with a unique team spirit, cooperation at eye level, and a respectful, casual business environment. In addition to a high level of enthusiasm, a pronounced willingness to learn and great motivation, our cooperation is characterized by commitment, passion and mutual appreciation. We enjoy what we do and want to achieve exceptional results together. Do you recognize yourself in our values?

THESE EXCITING TASKS AWAIT YOU

In this varied position, you are an ambassador for DT Swiss, represent our brand in the field and therefore create valuable impact on our various business partners’ satisfaction. You work independently on the assigned area of responsibility and thus shape it with personal ideas.

• Responsible for the successful coordination and implementation of our event presence in North America
• Create and execute compelling consumer experiences that tie into brand initiatives, including post-event evaluation
• Constantly review new opportunities to keep the brand at the leading edge of consumer events
• Conduct technical training, maintain sprinter van, and demo bikes and wheels
• Plan, source, and coordinate marketing material for the purpose of events, athletes & teams, and public relations

MUST HAVE QUALITIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a high level of knowledge about the cycling industry, bicycle usage and mechanic experience, proficient with bicycle repair & wheels, and must understand how components of bicycles work together. You must also have a basic understanding of how suspension works.
• Experience using email, such as Gmail or Outlook
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Cooperative, personable, flexible, reliable, honest, and ethical
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express your ideas in writing with appropriate tone, grammar, and spelling.
• You must be able to provide excellent customer service by assessing each customer’s specific need and provide a customized solution. You must also be able to express empathy to each and every customer regarding their concern.
• You must be able to work positively and successfully as part of a team or independently.
• You must be able to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to manage multiple competing tasks, while still meeting important deadlines and maintaining high levels of accuracy and detail-orientation.
• You must be able to effectively plan & organize, problem-solve, and contribute to process improvement.
• Be able to build and maintain positive working relationships, manage conflict by seeking constructive approaches.
• Have the ability to apply critical & strategic thinking skills to aid in decision making.
• Exercise sound judgment
• Be able to negotiate when necessary
• Have a desire to take on new challenges and continuously develop professional skillset.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• High willingness to travel (up to 100 days through the course of the year), with irregular work including late shifts and/or weekend days.
• Ability to sit or stand for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds or more.

PREFERRED QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous work experience may substitute for the education preference.
• Previous usage and mechanic experience with the ability to complete wheel builds to exact specifications.
• Experience with SAP software
• Fluency in German and/or Spanish

BENEFITS YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• Compensation: $56,485.00 - $69.577.69 per year
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• DT Swiss, Inc. office-based position
• Comprehensive health insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, accident, and short & long term disability.
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan with up to a 9% match by DT Swiss.
• 15 days of annual vacation time accrual for new employees, 6 days of annually accrued paid sick time, 7 annual paid holidays, and 1 annual paid day off for employee’s birthday.
• Additional annual vacation time can be earned through our optional bike-to-work program.
• Flexible scheduling options, such as: flexible work schedule for all employees: 4 nine hour days + 1 four hour day with the ability to start your day up to 30 minutes before or after your shift start time OR hybrid work schedule: 5 eight hour days and you can work from home one day per week.
• Breakfast provided on paydays.
• A great place to work in the outdoor sports industry!

YOUR NEXT STEPS

Don't yet fulfil all the requirements mentioned, but share our values and identify with our corporate culture? Then we definitely want to get to know you as we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic personalities. In this case (if not applying), feel free to send your resume to Misha Jurkovic in HR at mjurkovic@dtswiss.com.

Misha Jurkovic looks forward to receiving your application by you clicking the “apply now” button, which will take you to the DT Swiss career page to apply. Please note that you must submit a cover letter and resume with your application. You may redact information from your resume or other supplemental documents that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

The application deadline is Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 5:00 pm MDT.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

DT Swiss, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.