SALES & STORE

MANAGERHouston Kiteboarding — Texas City, TX Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | $6,000/Month Salary

IMMEDIATE OPENING

Houston Kiteboarding is looking for an energetic, highly motivated Sales & Store Manager to become a key part of our growing watersports business. This is not a typical retail sales job . We sell and teach some of the most exciting watersports on the planet, including kiteboarding, wing foiling, eFoiling, hydrofoiling, and electric-assist watersports . We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in these sports and the equipment we sell. You don't necessarily need to be an expert when you start, but you need to be excited about learning and becoming deeply knowledgeable about the products and sports we sell.

COMPENSATION

Training period: $20-$25/hour Full-time salary after training: $6,000/month 40 hours per week Transition to the $6,000/month salary is based on demonstrated sales performance, product knowledge, leadership, and management ability

THE RIGHT PERSON

We're looking for someone who: Is passionate about watersports, action sports, or outdoor sports Already participates in kiteboarding, wing foiling, eFoiling, surfing, hydrofoiling, or a similar sport — or is extremely motivated to learn Gets excited about sports equipment and enjoys learning how products work Has strong sales ability and enjoys talking with customers Can learn a large and technical product line and confidently explain the differences between products Has the personality and drive to close sales Is organized and capable of managing multiple responsibilities Has leadership and management potential Can take ownership and make decisions without constant supervision Is comfortable working in a fast-moving small-business environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales Work directly with customers to understand their needs and recommend the right equipment Sell eFoils, foil-assist systems, wings, hydrofoils, kiteboarding equipment, and related products Develop strong product knowledge across our entire product line Handle phone, email, and in-person sales Follow up with customers and sales leads Build relationships with customers and manufacturers Help customers choose equipment that fits their ability, goals, and budget Management Help manage day-to-day shop operations Coordinate with shipping, fulfillment, sales, and service Help organize staff and prioritize daily work Monitor orders and customer issues Help develop and maintain sales processes Identify opportunities to improve sales and shop operations Take responsibility for getting things done rather than simply waiting for instructions Watersports & Product Support Learn and understand the equipment we sell and support Stay current on new products and technology Participate in product demonstrations and testing Become knowledgeable enough to help customers make informed purchasing decisions Represent Houston Kiteboarding at demos, events, and other watersports activities when needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Strong sales and communication skills Excellent customer service skills Self-motivated and highly driven Organized and dependable Comfortable learning technical products Willingness to become highly knowledgeable about our sports and equipment Ability to work independently and take responsibility

Strongly Preferred:

Experience in sales or retail management Experience with kiteboarding, wing foiling, eFoiling, surfing, hydrofoiling, or other watersports Experience selling technical sporting goods or equipment Leadership or management experience

PASSION FOR THE PRODUCTS MATTERS

We don't want someone who simply wants a retail management job. We want someone who gets excited about the equipment we sell , wants to learn how to use it, and can communicate that excitement to customers. If you've ever looked at an eFoil, foil board, wing, or kite and thought "I want to learn how to do that," you may be exactly the type of person we're looking for.

ABOUT HOUSTON KITEBOARDING

Houston Kiteboarding is a specialty watersports retailer focused on high-performance equipment and customer support. We sell and support some of the industry's leading brands and products, and our business is built around helping customers get into these sports and helping experienced riders find the right equipment. This is an opportunity to become much more than a salesperson. The right person can become a major part of the management and growth of the business.

APPLY NOW

We're hiring immediately. Tell us about your sales experience, management experience, and what sports you currently participate in or would like to learn. We're especially interested in hearing about your experience with kiteboarding, wing foiling, eFoiling, hydrofoiling, surfing, or other action/outdoor sports.

Pay:

$52,134.18 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person