Racer X is hiring a Brand Manager

Report to: Business Manager

Racer X Illustrated is an industry leading motocross and supercross magazine based in Morgantown, WV, looking for a self-motivated and organized brand manager!

Our Brand Managers will be purpose-driven, extroverted, able to work well under pressure and succeed in a competitive and dynamic environment. Everyone on the Racer X team has multiple roles and uses their skills flexibly; this position is no exception. The Brand Manager will focus on two intertwined and growing segments of our business: 1) Racer X Brand: Responsible for product design, tactical strategy and co-creating marketing plans to drive Racer X’s offline and online revenue growth Branded apparel and accessories; 2) Racer X Illustrated Subscriptions: Responsible for developing strategies, marketing plans and promotions to increase Racer X Illustrated subscriber group.

Come on and be a part of the exciting world of motocross where you’ll be an integral part of the ever-growing Racer X team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and design products to ensure online store and event items appeal to target audience
• Recognized for Racer Potential Supplier X Brand Apparel and Accessories; Review Proposal with Business Manager

Order Racer X Brand Inventory, To ensure adequate supply for the season; understand supply chain challenges and take appropriate steps to ensure completion on time for Racer X Brand Develop and implement marketing plan projects and Racer X Illustrated subscriptions to leverage marketing campaigns via email, social, print, banner ads, etc.

• Maintains the Racer X Online catalog; ensures online presence is accurate and user-friendly; creates event displays designed to maximize sales and brand awareness; updates regularly Online presence

Develop and maintain event schedules and ensure event staffing requirements are met; facilitate event staff and Clear communication between Morgantown staff

• having a profit and loss statement including pricing, costing, management of profitability; Analyze and track Racer X Brand and Racer X Illustrated subscription sales

Competitive research needs and analysis in support of defining product approach and strategy Manage Racer X brand customer service calls and emails, and Racer X main phone lines

• overseas mailrooms and shipping Racer X

Requirements:

• Must live in/near Morgantown, WV, or be willing to relocate at their own expense
• Experience in overseeing employees and managing competing priorities
• Well organized
Retail or marketing experience
• Motorcycle industry knowledge imposed points
• Comfortable to use with Microsoft Suite and computer systems attached toRacer X Illustration

This full-time position includes a competitive salary, health, dental and vision insurance , retirement plans and paid time off. 20% of travel expenses are required.

Please send your resume and detailed cover letter to: [email protected].

Applications accepted by September 26.