Marketing Manager, B2b Sales

Responsibilities:

• Learn the Aventon brand product line
• Re-enforce dedication to partnerships with bike shops, outdoor brands, and sporting goods stores; maintain partner relationships
• Provide written communication to Aventon partners, providing insights into products and promotions
• Own B2B partner portal merchandising strategies
• Collaborate with Aventon marketing, creative and product development divisions
• Own partner feedback. Focused on the engagement of B2B partners
• Understand, anticipate, and communicate the strategies of Aventon to B2B partners
• Responsible for ensuring monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenue goals
• Partner with the B2B reps and support them in solving problems with onsite partners
• Provide ongoing training to the B2B Reps and ensure product knowledge and sales tactics - LMS, webinars, on-site training, etc
• Provide regional event support - product training, process training, and community engagement

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a sales/marketing professional generating multi-million dollars in revenue; sales within the mobility/sports goods space are highly preferred
• Experience leading and growing revenue of B2B division
• Motivated self-starter who will be proactive in finding new partners, growing the team, and generating revenue for the company
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail (spelling, grammar) is a must.
• Excellent verbal communication, ample time will be spent training both internally and externally.
• Ability to travel for Bike Shop Visits, Trade Shows, Industry Events, etc. (Travel about 40% of the time)
• Demonstrate follow-through and ability to accomplish initiatives
• “Can do” attitude and problem-solving skills

Keys to Success:

• DATA DRIVEN – you thrive on data and use it to guide your decision making, recommendations, and priorities.
• NIMBLE – you can work in ambiguity and are committed to helping Aventon level up. You can shift perspectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• RESILIENT – you don’t shy away from a challenge and take every opportunity to learn and grow. You’re accountable, can admit when you’re wrong, and can come back to the table after a hard day to keep working toward our desired future.
• SOLUTIONS ORIENTED / SOLUTIONIZED – you can identify the problem and find a solution for it. You strive for continuous improvement and aren’t afraid to speak up about what is working, and what isn’t.
• ENGAGED – you love the work, love the product, and believe in the mission. If you don’t connect with something about Avant Sports, this probably isn’t the place for you.