Seasonal EAST COAST Field Marketing Representative

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Job Ttitle: Seasonal EAST COAST Field Marketing Representative

Company: Thule Group


Description: Thule Inc, Seymour CTOVERVIEW:Are you a passionate outdoor enthusiast with experience in marketing, sales, or retail? Thule is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Field Marketing Representatives (FMRs). In this role, you will be responsible for conducting a series of events, clinics, and retail check-ins to promote Thule products and the outdoor lifestyle. As an FMR, you will hit the road for a solo city-by-city regional tour and engage participants in conversations. You will be facilitating a positive experience and telling the Thule brand story, while also being responsible for setting up and breaking down all event equipment. In addition to your salary, all travel expenses (including airfare and accommodations) will be covered, and a food allowance will be provided.INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS:Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Purchasing, Finance, ITTIME FRAME:The position will be from March 24th to October 10th in 2025.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage assigned tasks and projects autonomously while communicating progress to team and supervisors through a concise and constant flow of information, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
• Professionally represent Thule in all interactions with event organizers, attendees, and retail employees
• Communicate with event organizers to coordinate logistics and event detail
• Manage regional events, including setting up and striking 10′ x 10′ tents and event assets
• Assist with the execution of larger national events
• Stage elements to meet Thule’s branding standards and conduct static demos of Thule products
• Report event and retail progress weekly, including providing photos and assessment sheet
• Assist with retail clinics, build displays, and support
• Manage inventory of promotional items (swag) and ensure incremental restocking
• Maintain product knowledge, with acute attention to launch dates, product differentiators, performance, functionality, and price points
• Able to tell a good story and be an active listener
• Able and willing to work nontraditional hours-this position is 100% travel based

RECOMMENDED POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * Love for travel or getting outside, meeting new people, and making new connections

• 1-3+ years of marketing, sales, or retail experience; event experience is a plus
• Extraordinary attention to detail, follow-through, and time management skills
• Commitment to internalizing brand image/message
• Highly motivated, organized, flexible, positive, and outgoing
• Ability to handle pressure and work in a constantly changing atmosphere
• Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record (acceptable to our insurance carrier for inclusion on our coverage for business related travel); experience driving a large vehicle is a plus
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., perform duties in wide variations in temperature, perform repetitive movements, climb a ladder and stairs, walk, lift, stoop, sit, and/or stand for long periods of time
• Cycling experience preferred, but not required
• Comfortable camping and sleeping in a rooftop tent.

We believe in strong team work both within your own team but also across teams. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing our knowledge and inspiring one another. Within Thule Group you will find people who have a passion for the products we make and the outdoor company we are. We share the same values and we like to have fun. All of our employees have a joint responsibility to maintain that spirit and contribute to it.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled.Thule, Inc. requires you to complete an on-line application for any of our job openings. In the event you have a disability in which you are unable to complete the on-line application, please call 1-800-725-6562 for assistance.About Thule GroupThule Group is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Active Life, Simplified – and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability – we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport&Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Juvenile & Pet Products (car seats, strollers, bike trailers,child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Packs, Bags & Luggage (hiking backpacks, luggage, laptop- and camera bags).Thule Group has about 2,600 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2023, sales amounted to SEK 9.1 billion.www.thulegroup.com.

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Location: Connecticut

Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:16:52 GMT


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