Background[]
TYR (pronounced tier).
• Named after the mythical Norse god of warriors and deity among all athletes, the TYR brand embodies the competitive spirit of sports and is a symbol of courage and victory. Founded in 1985, TYR has passionately dedicated itself to redefining the next generation of performance and recreational swimwear, multisport apparel and accessories, while continuing to be the model of leading edge innovation and style.
TYR is the largest privately held performance swimwear manufacturer in North America. • TYR partners with Swimwear Anywhere, the second largest branded swimwear manufacturer in North America, for the design and production of all our swimwear. Among their stable of brands, Swimwear Anywhere designs the swimwear lines for Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, DKNY, Juicy Couture, Carmen Marc Valvo, The Finals and IRONMAN.
Details[]
Job Promotional Team & Athlete Coordinator - TYR Sport, Inc[]
- from June 2010
- Location: Huntington Beach, CA
- Reports To: Team Sales & Promotions Director
Requirements: The purpose of this job is to execute and manage all team sponsorship related efforts and to coordinate all swim athlete related needs and schedules. Primary functions include executing existing and new team promotional programs, providing product feedback from the field, collaborating on new product necessities, managing all sponsored athlete scheduling and product needs. Examples of this are communicating to new swim teams with contracts and increasing the visibility of the brand on the deck.
Primary Promotional functions include managing contracts with swim teams and athletes and overseeing the daily necessities of those contracts. Under direct supervision, Coordinator will execute seasonal and quadrennial plans as it relates to promotional efforts and brand visibility and advise the Promotions Director of available and future opportunities.
Expectations are that Coordinator will provide strong planning for all teams under contract, deal with the daily needs of contracted coaches and athletes, and ensure that all contract expectations are executed on both sides. The Coordinator must be able and willing to travel a minimum of 50% of the time – including weekends. Knowledge of competitive swimming, event sales and the competitive swimming market is also required.
Essential Job Functions: 1. Communicate with current contracted TYR coaches to maintain and enhance relationships 2. Execute all Promotional programs and facilitate communication between team and team dealer 3. Maintain communication and execution of efforts to support sponsored professional swim and dive athletes. 4. Assist in execution of all aquatic related contracts with professional swimmer, swim teams, and athletic departments. 5. Provide key feedback and insight into product perception and future needs 6. Travel to key swimming events and coaches clinics for sales and promotional efforts
General 1. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully with a variety of people. Must be highly organized, flexible, self-motivated, and energetic individual. 2. Individual must be able and willing to work long hours and weekends during events. 3. Needs to have involvement and knowledge of activities, athletes and consumers that the company markets its products to. 4. Proven experience in providing exceptional internal and external customer service. 5. Proficient in other PC based computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Compensation • Compensation: Annual compensation commensurate with experience. • Miscellaneous: • All sales samples to be paid for by TYR Sport. • TYR to provide training on product knowledge and line presentation. • TYR to provide B2B training. • TYR to provide systems and Customer Service training • All travel expenses will be covered by TYR. • Position will be eligible for benefits (health and 401K) after first year of employment
Send cover letter and resume to:
Matthew Miller
Human Resources Generalist
TYR Sport Inc.,
15391 Springdale Street
Huntington Beach CA 92649
mmiller@tyr.com
P - 800.252.7878 F -714.373.0903
Product Tester Job[]
From fall, 2017
TYR Sport Product Tester/Analyst October 23, 2017
Product Tester / Analyst – Part-time Opening
TYR Sport’s Product Tester/ Analyst will represent the voice of the athlete by informing and inspiring TYR’s product creation team throughout the life cycle of product development. In addition to using, testing and reporting on product viability, the Product Tester / Analyst will build relationships with athletes to gain further product insight.
Job Description and Functions:
· Manage the evaluation of fit, function, and durability for all TYR product categories.
· Test TYR products by swimming with, and performing any other relevant athletic activities, while using the product.
· As a result of testing, provide feedback for all product components.
· Test and use competitor products and provide feedback as it relates to TYR product development.
· Plan and execute dynamic and long term product tests tailored to meet specific criteria.
· Share athlete insights and feedback with product teams to influence and inform the design/development direction.
· Work directly with design and development teams to identify which product elements work well and which elements do not work well.
· Provide reliable recommendations to design, marketing, and development teams.
· Analyze quantitative and qualitative data throughout individual tests and program timelines.
· Research with project teams, outside of testing, to help educate on current marketplace and athlete trends.
Requirements/ Qualifications:
Female professional swimmer – Collegiate level or higher - Swimsuit size 26-30. Consistently maintain the aesthetics of a professional, competitive female swimmer, including body measurements and proportions, according to company standards. Ability to define and track product standards for multiple product lines. Ability to record and analyze data and make recommendations based on findings. Ability to foster new relationships and research opportunities to find new testing resources. Excellent listening, written and spoken communication skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Regularly participates in swim competitions Bachelor’s Degree Part time schedule will be within company business hours (M-F, 8:30a – 5:30p) Qualified applicants: Please apply with your resume, a cover letter, which will exhibit your excellent communication skills, along with your desired pay rate to sgold@tyr.com. Please reference Job ID PTref.
CULTURE
At TYR, we’re more than a community, we’re a team–and our team loves a good perk. In addition to convenient LIRR shuttle service to and from the Farmingdale train station, TYR Sport offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits and a matching 401k plan.
Our collaborative work atmosphere provides an innovative environment for professional growth and is teeming with the best combination of both athletic and creative talent. Companywide we promote a neat, yet relaxed dress code. Not only does every employee receive a yearly apparel voucher, but we also score discounts on all TYR products. What can we say… we love to sport our gear both in and out of the office!
As a brand we are dedicated to helping people lead healthy and active lives, and our employees are no exception. At TYR we each enjoy earned paid time off, as well as summer Fridays! In order to remain “Always in Front” we believe in the importance of proper work life balance.
VISION
Named for TYR, the Norse god of warriors, our company is committed to cultivating a culture of greatness, both in and out of the water. Through vision, pursuit and American ingenuity, we have become a brand synonymous with the athlete.
Like all athletes we work with an intense spirit of competition, but unlike the others, we refuse to stop there. From the planning stages to the production floor, everything we do revolves around synthesizing creativity, experience and sheer will power. For us, engineering the fastest, most advanced performance products is more than just a goal, it’s a requirement.
At TYR, we’re always in front.
ABOUT TYR
Founded in Huntington Beach, CA by swimwear designer Joseph DiLorenzo (current owner) and 1972 Olympic Bronze Medalist Steve Furniss, TYR Sport was established in 1985 to provide the competitive swim market with vibrant, performance-driven prints. Since its inception three decades ago, TYR has grown to exist as one of the world’s most recognizable swimming and triathlon brands.
With global distributors and an international following, TYR remains dedicated to building the industry’s most durable, uniquely designed swimsuits, cutting edge equipment and innovative caps and goggles. On a relentless path to push the limits of sportswear we not only reimagine technologies for enhanced competitive performance, but also embrace lifestyle markets to accommodate athletes and water enthusiasts at every level.