BikePortland

Weekend Event Guide: Zwift demo, Cranksgiving, Bridge City CX and more

Time to get your plans in order for the weekend.

KrugersBikePdx2-1 — Sunrise on Kruger’s Farm before the madness started.
(**All images © Drew Coleman** / Drew Coleman Media Haus)

Screen Shot 2019-11-19 at 10.18.41 AM — Bye!
(Photo: Rijder Carlson)

“You’ve got a major freight street here, and again, major freight streets are being turned into multimodal parkways. I don’t understand that.”
— Portland Freight Committee member

It’s time for bike, e-mobility, and transit riders to team up against the real enemy. With the Rose Lane project underway and e-bikes on the horizon, Portland should consider more carfree lanes.

– A guest opinion from Portland resident Henry Miller

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Job Title

National Inside Sales and Customer Service (Part Time)

Company / Organization

HGNR distributor of Dumonde Tech

Job Description

Bicycle National Inside Sales and Customer Service
Part-time employment
Location: St. Johns (North Portland, OR)
HGNR Inc. is the distributor of Dumonde Tech bicycle products in the U.S. We are hiring a part-time Inside Sales and Customer Service Rep.
Reports To: President, HGNR Inc.
Job Overview: The National Sales Rep’s (NSR) primary role is the selling of Dumonde Tech bicycle products. A successful NSR will maintain and grow current dealer orders and solicit new dealers with the goal of increasing annual company revenue.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Sell HGNR distributed products to current and new dealers.
• Increase current dealer order volume and solicit new dealers.
• Promote products through promotional opportunities and sponsorships (events, teams, bicycle organizations).
• Be the product expert for dealers and consumers.
• Attend trade shows and local bicycle events as needed.
• Keep current with competition and trends in the bicycle lubricant market.
Qualifications:
• Minimum HS graduate, post-secondary education a plus.
• 3+ years sales and/or customer service experience. Bicycle or outdoor specialty retail industry a plus.
• Excellent verbal/phone communication skills.
• Comfortable soliciting new business in a professional and courteous manner.
• Strong written communication skills (primarily via email). Marketing writing skills a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.
• Energetic, positive thinker, reliable, competitive yet caring.
• Bicycle mechanic certifications or experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. Trade show attendance can also require extended periods of standing.
SALARY and HOURS:
Starting wage: $15.00/hr. with performance bonus’ available after the first year.
Hours: 10 hours a week (occasional weekends required)
Vacation: 20 hrs. paid vacation at the end of December 2020.
40 hrs. paid vacation after one year, 20 hrs. floating and 20 hrs. at the end of December.