ROLE

Equipment Sales Specialist

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Alpine Towers is a founding member of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) and has been an industry leader since 1989. We design, build, service and equip the world’s finest experiential-learning and recreational environments. Our culture is centered around craftsmanship, quality, customer service and our most important asset, our people.

LOCATION

Company HQ is in Asheville, NC – THIS IS AN OFFICE BASED POSITION

PRIMARY CATEGORY

Challenge Course Equipment Sales

COMPENSATION

Starting: $37,500.00 salary, five-day workweek, once/month pay-period, four weeks vacation, sick days as needed, flexibility for days off.

TYPE OF POSITION

Full Time

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

High School Diploma minimum. College Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

Challenge course and/or rock climbing experience preferred. Familiarity with climbing/challenge course gear and equipment

Preferred Personal Characteristics:

    • Strategic thinker with ability to generate creative solutions for addressing issues that may arise.
    • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and and make decisions accordingly
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and earn the confidence of the foremen and crews.
    • High level of emotional intelligence and positive outlook
    • Dream Big + Know how to have fun + Get S*#t Done

Position Responsibilities

    • Receive/place equipment orders from customers
    • Manage customer and vendor relationships and accounts
    • Understand and follow industry trends and standards
    • Establish and maintain sales and marketing strategies
    • Organize and maintain detailed records
    • Manage equipment inventory and shipping
    • Organize and maintain customer/vendor files
    • Process internal sales for new construction projects and program services for Alpine Towers (ATI) our sister company.
    • Work with customers to make appropriate gear recommendations
    • Take an active role in working with the ATI Business Director for purchases, budgeting, managing costs, updating cash flow projections/Accounts Receivable timing
    • Prepare, send, and follow up on invoices for customer orders
    • Manage budget and cashflow for Adventure Hardware

Key Competencies:

    • Prior office experience preferred but not necessary
    • Effective verbal and written communication, including active listening skills
    • Positive attitude with a strong dedication to teamwork
    • Integrity within a professional work environment
    • Highly organized, detail oriented
    • Flexible and open to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Reliability, professional demeanor, high level of ethics, and credibility
    • Proficient computer skills. Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. Quickbooks Online prior experience preferred but not required
    • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a multitasking environment
    • Willingness to learn
    • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Leadership

    • Have an ownership mindset and be excited about your opportunity for placing your mark on the future of Adventure Hardware and understand that you are joining the company at a great time to have an incredible impact on others and our industry
    • Be a champion for positive energy
    • Provide input and participate in team meetings, orientations, policy evaluation, manuals, recruiting strategies, etc.
    • Play an active role in the future development and growth of Alpine Towers/ Adventure Hardware
    • Be a leader in everything you do – hold yourself and teammates accountable to accomplishing the short and long term goals of Alpine Towers/ Adventure Hardware
    • Maintain healthy lines of communication with management team

Apply Now or Send Cover Letter/Resume to careers@alpinetowers.com