Shimano Canada Limited is a global company offering the world’ssporting community with top labels and brands including SHIMANO, LAZER, PRO Bikegear, Bikefitting.com, G. Loomis and Power Pro. Shimano is seeking an individual who is passionate about cycling to join Team Shimano in a Tech Rep / Demo Support position for the bicycle division in Canada on a one-year contract basis.
Their mission is to promote health and happinessthrough the enjoyment of nature and the world around us.
Through providing high-quality and high-performance components for different types of bicycles: ranging from bicycles for the world’s top racers to daily users.
To do this effectively, Shimano relies on its excellent team of employees: diverse in talent, interests and backgrounds.
If you feel you can bring talent, innovation, and enthusiasm to our workforce, then please consider the following opportunity.
Job summary
The Shimano Tech Rep / Demo
Support position will also lead and assist in marketing Shimano equipped bikes, product knowledge clinics,staffing consumer marketing booths, attending trade shows and sales meetings, interacting with the media and providing event market and product feedback to Shimano Canada. Please note this is not a typical Monday – Friday role, rather this position will be required to have a flexible schedule to attend events scheduled for weekends and evenings. This position is based out of the Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia and covers the Western Canada Territory.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to bicycle dealers andmanufactures on Shimano equipped bikes and all Shimano group company brands
• Represent Shimano at various events in a professional manner.
• Repair bicycles in a safe manner at fun ride settings.
• Provide demos, marketing and technical support for OEM and retailers.
• Transport the demo vehicle and equipment to/from the events according to policies and regulations.
• Organize and execute independent bike dealer and non-endemic events.
• Communicate Shimano marketing messages to OEMs, dealers, consumers and advocacy events.
• Explore rental and non-endemic opportunities (larger events).
• Build Shimano brand recognition in territory - Meet driver requirements and policies outlined by supervisor.
• Participate in event logistics and budget planning.
• Understand and process new information quickly.
• Able to work 25 + events a year
• Set up and tear down vehicles and displays…
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