Account Manager

Company Overview:

Finish Line® manufactures a wide range of specialty bicycle lubricants and related care products. Founded in 1988, the company continues to grow and enjoys a leading market position in over 70 countries.

Position Summary:

Finish Line® is seeking 2 Account Managers to join the sales team in our Hauppauge, NY headquarters. In this role you will be tasked with servicing our domestic and international distributors and helping them find ways to increase sales of Finish Line to bike shops in their territories.  To this end, you will liaise with our distributor’s Sales, Marketing and Product Management teams. You will be expected to travel from time to time to visit distributors, key retailers, and attend important industry events.  You will work closely with Finish Line’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing to shape and execute sales and marketing campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build meaningful relationships with existing distributors and help them increase their sales of our products.  
• Help elevate brand awareness throughout the territories you manage.
• Clearly and efficiently communicate, orally and in writing, the strength of our brands, the effectiveness and uniqueness of our products.
• Field an array of customer service requests coming from distributor sales reps, bicycle shops, and consumers.
• Use your creativity and feel for a given market or distributor to suggest marketing ideas that can be executed in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Use analytical skills to identify trends, strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.

Ideal Requirements:

• Excellent presentation and people skills.
• Proficient with the following Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Goal oriented with ability to prioritize tasks to achieve set goals.
• An interest in the sport of cycling, mechanical aptitude, and understanding of how bike shops operate is preferred.
• Familiarity with specialty retailing and two-step distribution. 
• Self-motivated, highly organized, with strong attention to detail.
• A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to manage multiple projects simultaneously and take them to completion in a timely manner.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Three weeks of vacation in year 1. Four weeks of vacation in years 2-8. Five weeks in years 9+.
• Eight paid holidays and 6 personal / sick days with pay per year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability plan. 
• 401K plan, including a discretionary match by Finish Line.
• 50% reimbursement for entry fees into races.
• Discounts with various cycling / outdoor related equipment brands. 
• Professional development: Finish Line will reimburse 100% for expenses associated with successfully completing mutually agreed upon professional development initiatives.

Applications:

• Send your resume and a cover letter to: dbowles@finishlineusa.com