(Editor's note: Here are the specs on the position, as supplied to BassFan by Yamaha. Please DO NOT send information to BassFan if you are interested in the position. Yamaha contact information is listed below.)

Freshwater Promotions Supervisor

Yamaha, a worldwide leader in outboard motors, has an excellent career opportunity in our marketing events and sponsorship department located in Kennesaw, Ga. Reporting to the marketing events and promotions department manager, this position will supervise all aspects of our tournament and competitive angler programs.

Qualified candidates should possess:
> A 4-year business degree with emphasis in business/marketing
> 5+ years sponsorship experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory or managerial responsibility
> Experience managing budgets
> Ability to excel in a high-paced, team-oriented environment
> Strong command of relevant business and communication skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint software
> Desire to travel extensively throughout the year
> Measurable boating and competitive fishing experience is a plus

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

More Details

Division: Yamaha Outboard Motor Division
Location: Atlanta, Ga.

Function:
> Effectively supervise all aspects of outboard sponsored events and professional angler activities.
> Position reports to the outboard events and promotions manager.

Responsibilities:
> Effectively develop and implement both short- and long-term field event and pro angler programs and activities to compliment brand and business strategy.
> Supervise freshwater promotions coordinator.
> Supervise freshwater pro staff to achieve goals and obligations.
> Represent Yamaha as primary sponsorship contact for implementation.
> Coordinate with other marketing staff to effectively promote sponsorship activities and pro team success opportunities.
> Effectively administrate all freshwater contract payments and obligations. Conduct analysis of performance vs. budget.
> Develop and maintain leadership contact list of all pro angler members and sponsorship contacts.
> Network with multiple layers of the marine industry at large to effectively identify and optimize all pro, event and sponsorship opportunities.

Qualifications:
> 4-year business degree with emphasis in business / marketing.
> Minimum of 5 years experience in events and sponsorship marketing.
> Minimum of 2 years supervision experience.
> Strong communication, writing and editorial skills required.
> Ability to perform well during tight deadlines and contribute to a team player environment.
> Strong command of all relevant business and communications tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, photography and Internet.
> Desire to travel extensively throughout the year.
> Boating and competitive fishing interest and experience is a plus.

To Apply

Yamaha does not have online applications. The company asks that resumes, including salary history, be sent to it one of two ways:

> To send resumes by email: Send resume (salary history must be included) for job code OB-FWPRO-BF to the attention of gail_ray@yamaha-motor.com.

> To send resumes by snail mail: Send resume (salary history must be included) for job code OB-FWPRO-BF to the attention of:

Yamaha Marine Human Resources Dept.
1270 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144

No phone calls please. E.O.E.

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