Seasonal Sales & Marketing Assistant - US Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Burton • Burlington, VT

2d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Burton is a purpose-led brand focused on snowboarding and the outdoors, committed to maximizing social impact and minimizing environmental impact while delivering high-quality performance products. As a global leader in snowboarding, Burton is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion to make snowboarding and the outdoors accessible to all. This role is for a qualified seasonal sales and marketing assistant who will work directly with Area Managers to support Burton regionally as a consumer-centric, digital-first retailer. The assistant will bring a passion for sport and culture to dealer and customer-facing events, interacting with all divisions of Burton and wholesale partners. This is a full-time, seasonal role covering the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Territory, requiring extensive travel.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of retail, B2B sales, and/or marketing experience, preferably in a comparable position.
• A positive, outgoing personality to embody Burton’s brand values, attitude, and ethos.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge and background of snowboarding products and their applications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to proficiently operate a Windows-based operating system.
• Passion for prototyping new ways of doing things, drive to challenge oneself, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work a dynamic schedule, including, when necessary, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must reside in one of the eligible states at the time of hire: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Work with Area managers to help implement best in class standards for retail merchandising, digital marketing support and event execution.
• Contribute to all aspects of the wholesale sell-in process, including sample management, prep, product presentation, follow-up, order entry, and review.
• Stay up to date with brand and product knowledge, company information, sales, and company-wide events to become a well-rounded resource for Burton’s customer and dealer base.
• Responsible for showroom readiness, storage area organization and on-snow demo fleet management and maintenance.
• Engage with, educate and motivate dealer sales staff on all categories through product demos, showings, clinics, regular visits, and regional events.
• Represent the company and brands in a professional manner and with a positive attitude towards the accounts and the consumer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed