PNCA President Tom Manley holds a plaque that will be mounted near the Pedal Garden.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Month: January 2013
Argonaut, Cielo toasted at River City Bicycles
Fine bicycles and fine wine at River City
Bicycles last night.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Bicycles last night.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Last night River City Bicycles hosted a launch event for a new bike brand and toasted the ongoing success of an old one. Attendees were treated to fine wine, cheese, and nice nibbles from the in-house kitchen at Chris King Precision Components.
The focus of the event was for River City to announce they are the first bike dealer anywhere to represent Argonaut, a new custom carbon fiber bike brand developed by local builder Ben Farver. River City is also a dealer for Cielo, another fine local bicycle company that sprung from the hands of Mr. Chris King himself.
PBOT selects three ‘High Crash Corridors’ for safety improvements, outreach
SE Powell, a wide and intimidating arterial known for its safety problems, is one of the three corridors PBOT will look to tame in 2013.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Jobs of the Week
Looking for a new gig? Check out the two new opportunities posted to our Job Listings this past week…
- Bicycle Mechanic – Community Cycling Center
- Development Specialist/Bike Parking – Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
Job: Sales Development Specialist/Bike Parking – Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
Job Title
Sales Development Specialist – Bike Parking
Company/Organization
Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
Job Description
Summary Job Function:
The Sales Development Specialist (SDS) is a hybrid role combining elements of sales, business development, account management, customer service and research into a single position. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, self-directed, eager to learn, willing to write the playbook as we go, and comfortable with some ambiguity while determining what it takes to successfully launch a new line-of-business.
The SDS reports to and works closely with the VP of Sales & Marketing. The position also requires successful cross-functional interaction with many groups for sales execution including: the Director of Bike Parking, Customer Service, Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations & Accounting.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Cold call sales prospects and follow up on leads from different sources. Determine how to utilize various lead generation services (i.e. www.reedconnect.com, www.caddetails.com, www.governmentbids.com, etc.) to successfully generate bike parking sales.
• Respond promptly to inbound sales and product inquiries generated by phone, website traffic, postcard mailings, lead generation services, etc.
• Proactively generate sales leads consistent with bike parking marketing plans, annual goals and objectives. Prepare detailed sales proposals, quotes and bids as needed.
• Attend trade shows and other industry events (individually or part of a team) to represent Sportworks, generate leads, and to reinforce/enhance the company’s reputation. Some domestic travel required.
• Build and manage a pipeline of sales opportunities needed to achieve monthly/annual revenue objectives.
• Assist customers with product information, quotes, order entry, order status, billing inquiries, returns, warranty issues, and other general support needs.
• Co-develop sales methods, processes and procedures to cross-train customer service team to provide pre-sale and post-sale support for bike parking products.
• Qualify, enter, and track customer requests for engineering resources needed to support sales efforts.
• Provide valuable “voice of the customer” product and customer feedback needed to support ongoing product development efforts.
• Perform ongoing research with a focus on identifying contacts, sales leads, and project bidding status via construction databases, web-based articles, etc.
• Prepare and present quarterly reports to upper management on the status, plans, challenges, next steps, and key growth opportunities within the bike parking business.
Experience & Qualifications:
• Requires minimum five (5) years of inside/outside proactive sales experience, account management and customer service
• Proven track record in sales, negotiation, and new business development
• Experience with products specified by architects, landscape architects, builders/developers, colleges, universities, and municipalities preferred
• Requires a BA/BS or equivalent experience
• Excellent organizational, communication, telephone and interpersonal skills
• Professional verbal and written communication style
• Self-starter comfortable with some ambiguity and figuring things out as you go
Exceptional work habits with the ability to work independently and successfully in a team environment
• Public Sector bid (RFP/RFQ) experience preferred
• High energy team player with a “can do” attitude and bias towards action
• Proficient using standard business software including ERP, CRM, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, pivot tables, and some Adobe Photoshop
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines
• A passion for the outdoors and/or bicycling is preferred
Benefits:
• Salary (DOE) plus discretionary bonus program
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan w/ company match
• Alternative transportation program including ORCA cards and van-pools
• ProDeal program (discounts on select recreational/outdoor products and clothing)
About Sportworks:
Sportworks is an industry leading manufacturer of transportation and bicycle infrastructure equipment. Our patented bike-racks-for-buses are used worldwide, and enjoy broad acceptance and market share. We have recently entered a new market focused on the architectural, commercial building, municipality, and college/university campus needs for bicycle parking solutions.
Sportworks is a well-established manufacturer of both proprietary and contract manufactured products with a strong affiliation towards outdoor recreational products. We offer a casual work environment, a culture that appeals to those with a “work hard play hard” attitude, and a healthy work/life balance. For more information visit us at: www.sportworks.com/about_us/jobs/
Please send resumes and cover letters to resumes@sportworks.com and place “2013 SDS – Bike Parking” in the Subject Line.
How to Apply
Please send resumes and cover letters to resumes@sportworks.com and place “2013 SDS – Bike Parking” in the Subject Line.
White Specialized Langster 2008
Year: 2008
Brand: Specialized
Model: Langster
Color:White
Size:54
Serial: WUD7062378B
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2013-01-21
Stolen From: Stolen from Carts on Foster, on 52nd and Foster, by Devil’s Point. Near Powell-Foster intersection.
Neighborhood: Powell-Foster
Owner: Shawn Whitacre
OwnerEmail: unitedonathread(at sign)hotmail.com
Description: This is the Specialized Langster “London Edition” with the British Flag, “God Save The Queen” writing, and the London Underground map on the frame. Has a blue water bottle holder. The seat is a white Specialized bike seat. The handle bars are carbon fiber white with blue grips. There is also an Xtreme 3 adjustable fender.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-6698
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Opinion: Dispatch from SE Foster Road
Seeing SE Foster for myself — from the safety of the sidewalk.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Over the long weekend I was summoned by the sun (and the need to break in a new bike) to do an exploratory ride. I hadn’t rambled down the Springwater beyond Sellwood for ages so I thought I’d go do “the loop” (north Portland to Springwater via the Esplanade then back north via I-205 path). As I rolled north on the path, one of the overcrossings (thanks TriMet!) allowed me to gaze down on SE Foster Road. Foster has been on my mind lately as a redesign that could include bikeways has recently floated up during the ongoing streetscape planning process. Without any set route in my mind, I decided to ride up Foster and get a first-hand feel for the street.
Eek. After being out there myself, I have a much better sense of what we’re up against. It wasn’t the first time I’d been on Foster; but it’s the first time I spent time to soak in the atmosphere and think about what could be.
WHITE/RED SPECIALIZED TARMAC PRO SL 2010
Year: 2010
Brand: SPECIALIZED
Model: TARMAC PRO SL
Color:WHITE/RED
Size:54
Serial: STD39F0118
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205-1103
Stolen:2013-01-4
Stolen From: 2211 PARK PLACE, WASHINGTON PARK CONDO STORAGE UNIT.
Neighborhood: KINGS HILL/GOOSE HOLLOW
Owner: Richard Potestio
OwnerEmail: rick(at sign)potestiostudio.com
Description: RECENTLY SEEN AT NEW SEASONS ON ROSA PARKS– HAS A VERY SMALL WORN PAINT SPOT ON LOWER LEFT FORK. BLACK BAR TAPE WITH RED PLUGS, RED/WHITE SEAT, LOOK PEDALS. CALL RICK 503 381 9719
Police record with: PORTLAND
Police reference#: T13000142
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
It’s not all bad: Northern sections of North Portland Greenway worth excitement
The northern segments of the North Portland Greenway alignment being proposed by Portland Parks (green line) follows nearly the same route dreamed up by advocates (orange line).
CRC update: Kitzhaber drops “CRC” moniker, activists heat up
CRC? Never heard of it.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Controversy and opposition has dogged the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project for many years. That controversy — along with a daunting price tag estimated at $4 billion — has made it extremely difficult for politicians to vote in support of funding the five-mile freeway widening and interchange building mega-project.
Now, with increasing pressure to move forward after several years and over $100 million spent on planning, Oregon Governor Kitzhaber has teed up a bill (H.B. 2260) in in the legislature that would make the project an official state priority and would give the state authority to raise revenue through tolling (something they’ll desperately need to come up with Oregon’s $450 million (without interest on bonds or cost overruns) share of the project). But, as the Willamette Week pointed out yesterday, there’s one thing missing from the bill: the Columbia River Crossing.
Your comments help raise bike access issue in Sunriver
Bikes made the ‘Scene’ in Sunriver.
(Photo: Tigue Howe)
(Photo: Tigue Howe)
As often happens here on BikePortland, reader comments bring up unexpected insights into our stories. While Internet comments are the butt of a lot of jokes and criticism, I remain extremely proud of the smart and valuable contributions many of you make to our stories. Case in point…
Back in July I wasn’t shy about my feelings for the riding conditions in Sunriver, the privately-owned resort community nestled in the Deschutes River valley just south of Bend in central Oregon. I deemed Sunriver’s 33 miles of dedicated bike paths, “the best bikeway network in North America.” I still believe that due to the mix of safety, connectivity, and wayfinding Sunriver’s path network provides people of all ages and riding abilities.
While my story had a very positive tone, several commenters pointed out their disappointment that the paths don’t serve their needs and the more direct roads that wind through Sunriver expressly forbid bicycles. While bikes are not allowed on the roadways, the paths are serpentine, subject to low speed limits, and are set up for recreational riding rather than direct access and/or fast riding. Here’s a sampling of your responses: