Month: January 2012

Company/Organization
Renovo Design

Job Description
Renovo Hardwood Bicycles is hiring a product manager/head mechanic in Portland. Renovo is the world’s premiere manufacturer of high performance wooden bicycle frames with sales worldwide. We have showrooms in Portland and San Francisco. The majority of frames sold are built into complete bicycles on site. The product manager/head mechanic is responsible for managing all aspects of bicycle builds including scheduling, component selection, purchasing and installation. The position requires coordination with accounting and production in order to meet deadline and budgetary requirements. Supervision of assembly mechanics is also required.

Primary Duties:
Bicycle sales in person, online and via telephone.
Participate and help organize national and local trade shows and other organized events
Bike fitting
Interact with clients to select custom spec component packages
Maintain current pricing information from a variety of manufacturers and distributors
Purchase bicycle components from a variety of manufacturers and distributors
Perform high level/custom builds on road, mountain and commuter bicycles
Coordinate with frame production on custom build projects for clients
Assist in social media and marketing
Position is primarily weekdays, but occasional weekend work is necessary

Qualifications:
Three years minimum experience
Professional and thorough customer service skills
Attention to Detail
Familiarity with high-end bicycle components across all disciplines
Mechanical Aptitude- must be able to complete bicycle builds from bare frame
Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines
An easygoing attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer savvy, comfortable with MS Excel and Word
Strong organizational skills
Intermediate photography skills
Some College

Position is full time, compensation DOE