Description

 

Calling all Gear Junkies and Clymb Addicts alike! The Clymb is growing swiftly, as are our Member numbers! We are seeking an enthusiastic and Human-Powered-centric Member Support Specialist skilled in up-to-date technology and customer satisfaction methodologies. As a Member Support Specialist, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service by responding efficiently, accurately and courteously on all consumer interactions with The Clymb through inbound calls, and email correspondence.

 

The ideal candidate will have a customer friendly demeanor, excellent communication and organizational skills and be passionate about the culture and products represented on The Clymb’s website. If you have been dreaming of the opportunity to get your feet wet in the Outdoor and Active Lifestyle Industry, this could be your shot. Bring your passions and inspirational outdoor experiences to The Clymb and help foster a unique online buying experience today.

 

Responsibilities: 

·       Provide members with an exceptional experience every time they contact us.

·       Deliver thoughtful, timely solutions to member inquiries via telephone and email.

·       Sells additional services by recognizing opportunities to up-sell accounts; explaining new features.

·       Solicit member feedback to continuously improve the customer experience.

·       Utilize knowledge of the products we sell to assist members in making informed product decisions and purchases.

·       Proactively solve problems upstream.

·       Help troubleshoot technical difficulties.

·       Meet all team deadlines and responsibilities.

·       Communicate suggestions and ideas to enhance department and company culture.

 

Qualifications:

·       1-2 years of related work experience.

·       Product knowledge of the gear we sell.

·       Communication- must have excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to listen and understand the views of others.  

·       Strong analytical and PC skills, Microsoft Excel skills a plus.

·       College degree preferred.  

·       Unrelenting passion for outdoor, snow sports, cycling and/or action sports.

·       Commitment to The Clymb's Core Values of Authenticity, Respect, Growth, and Excellence.

 

About Us:

The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

 

To Apply:

·       Attach your résumé.

·       Tell us why you belong here.

Description

 

Warehouse Manager

 

Job Summary:

The Clymb is seeking a warehouse manager for a fulfillment center located in the Louisville, Kentucky area.  This role is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse operations and management of internal & external warehouse staff.  This role will create and execute warehouse action plans according to operations best practices to ensure efficiencies and streamlining of processes. The ideal candidate will have a friendly disposition, be detailed oriented, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced, get your hands dirty, high-volume environment then you should apply.  Experience in a warehouse environment with shipping, receiving, scanning, picking or sorting skills is required.

 

Responsibilities:

• Supervise internal warehouse staff and manage relationships with other warehouse staff.
• Oversee logistics and operations of warehouse workflow for smooth and efficient process.
• Train and motivate warehouse staff for increased effectiveness.
• Manage consistency in process – ensure accuracy of data input in system.
• Work with various teams for reconciliation, format, data accuracy and completion.
• Drive continued process improvement.  Document process.
• Report on inbound and outbound shipments and inventory levels.
• Follow up on internal inventory accuracy requests.

 

Qualifications:

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within retail environment.
• Basic Excel aptitude, more advanced skills a plus
• Basic/Intermediate Web/Web Search skills, more advanced skills a plus.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and a self-starter.  Have a knack for accuracy and quality control.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.  Can balance and prioritize multiple tasks and changing objectives.
• Committed to The Clymb's Core Values of Authenticity, Respect, Growth, and Excellence.

 

About Us:

The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

 

To Apply:

• Attach your résumé.
• Tell us why you belong here.
• Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter. 
• Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter.  

Description

Are you a passionate, enthusiastic, and highly knowledgeable Adventure Travel professional? Do you have a passion for inspiring others to engage with the planet and its people through human-powered adventure? Are you a skilled negotiator? Have you managed a large portfolio of product? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fast-growth environment? Are you results driven? If so, read on!

The Clymb is looking for an experienced Travel Industry professional to join our growing team of talented, fun and innovative world travelers. The ideal candidate will have real passion and experience in the adventure travel market. We require you to be a skilled communicator and authentic in your pursuits, and possess the skills to build lasting and strategic business relationships. This is a unique opportunity to join a winning team and play an integral role in scaling a global travel business.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Manager of Adventure Travel Programs to create global development strategies that align with the organizational and departmental objectives.
• Continually seek out new vendor relationships and innovative product opportunities.
• Develop, and consistently refine business workflows and process to improve efficiency and quality of program execution.
• Partner with the Manager of Adventures and lead Program Managers/Coordinators to formulate new product and assortment strategies including: destination selection, program type, activity selection and activity level.
• Drive exceptional customer experiences by continually managing and reporting on trip and vendor quality metrics.
• Manage the pipeline of leads via Salesforce.
• Pitch and negotiate, clearly articulate the value proposition to tour operators; convert leads to active accounts.
• Continually analyze, understand and report on Adventure Travel Programs and help drive strategic decisions that drive growth and profitability.
• Be the key communication point between vendors and cross-departmental partners.
• Travel internationally and attend industry trade shows, conferences and other special events to develop and promote The Clymb, Adventures.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of progressive experience within the Travel/Adventure Industry; global adventure travel experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, high-energy personality.
• Ability to communicate and foster relationships with all levels of business partners, both internal and external.
• Excellent communication and highly developed negotiation skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and/or Keynote.
• Able to work well with cross-functional team members.
• Able to manage multiple competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish trust and inspire others.
• Salesforce experience is highly preferred.
• Experience using project management software tools desired.
• Commitment to The Clymb’s core values of Authenticity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends when requested.

About Us:

The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

To Apply:

• Attach your résumé.
• Tell us why you belong here.
• Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter.
• Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter.  

 

 

Description

Do you have an unquenchable thirst for adventure? Have you ever lived out of a backpack? If you’ve worn out your passport in search of the perfect wave, trail, ski run, or single track – we want to hear from you. The Clymb is looking for detail-oriented professionals, with excellent copywriting skills to support the content and production side of our travel business. The Adventure Travel Program Coordinator may also play a lead role in customer service and focus on supporting the Adventure Travel Program Manager to help with analyzing potential tour operator offers and ensuring timely and accurate invoicing. The ideal candidate will have international travel experience and be able to zip through excel spreadsheets like a ninja! If this sounds like you, read on!

Responsibilities:

• Draft compelling trip descriptions and proofread, fact-check, and edit as needed.
• Ensure image content and image gathering is completed accurately and efficiently and that it aligns with the brand.
• Coordinate with copywriter for content needs and analysis.
• Accurately load product and event information into data files and prep for deployment.
• Work with the marketing department to communicate the needs and ensure the accuracy of email marketing campaigns related to the product.
• Load all trip images and copy onto the website.
• Play a lead role in all customer service tasks associated with selling travel.
• Execute on aspects of post-trip responsibilities.

o   Write purchase orders and coordinate with accounting to ensure timely payment to tour operators.

o   Oversee the member survey process, analyzing results and identifying potential issues or opportunities to be addressed and escalating to Program Management team.

• Manage all bookings (inventory), cancellations, and modifications.
• Assist in researching potential trip offerings that align with business goals.
• Support the Program Manager in finalizing new trip offerings &/or occupancy with existing vendors.
• Actively participate in the growth and development of a rapidly growing company.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated passion for international and/or adventure travel.
• Working knowledge in Excel (at least 4 of the following abilities):

o   Creating and modifying pivot tables

o   Creating database queries

o   Creating and applying data validation

o   Using VLOOKUP

o   Using database functions

o   Using conditional formatting

o   VBA

• Unwavering attention to detail, production and results oriented.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; copywriting experience a plus.
• Able to work well with cross-functional team members.
• Able to manage multiple competing tasks and meet deadlines

About Us:

The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

To Apply:

• Attach your résumé.
• Tell us why you belong here.
• Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter.
• Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter.  

Description

Are you a passionate, enthusiastic, and highly knowledgeable Adventure Travel professional? Do you have a passion for inspiring others to engage with the planet and its people through human-powered adventure? Are you highly skilled at strategically building long-term business relationships?  Do thrive in a fast-paced, fast-growth environment? Are you ready to take a leading role in contributing to the success of a swiftly growing ecommerce company?

The Clymb is looking for an experienced Travel Industry professional to join our growing team of talented and innovative world travelers in a key leadership position. The ideal candidate will have real passion and expertise in the global adventure travel market. They will be relentless in driving results, and be an exceptional leader of people and projects.

In this competitive market, we require you to be innovative, authentic in your pursuits, and possess razor-sharp business acumen that can drive measureable results. Reporting to the GM of Adventures, this role will be responsible for leading the execution of our global development strategies. This is a unique opportunity to join a winning team and play an integral role in scaling a global travel business.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the GM of Adventures to create global development strategies that align with the organizational and departmental objectives.
• Hire, lead, develop and manage a growing team of Adventure Travel Program Managers & Coordinators.
• Continually seek out new vendor relationships and innovative product opportunities.
• Develop, and consistently refine business workflows and process to improve efficiency and quality of program execution.
• Partner with the GM of Adventures and lead Program Managers/Coordinators to formulate new product and assortment strategies including: destination selection, program type, activity selection and activity level.
• Negotiate new product pricing and map out sustainable relationship standards.
• Develop robust risk management plans that protect The Clymb brand and the customer experience.
• Drive exceptional customer experiences by continually managing and reporting on trip and vendor quality metrics.
• Partner with Marketing and Operations to develop new marketing campaigns and initial product sales forecasts.
• Continually analyze, understand and report on Adventure Travel Programs and help drive strategic decisions that drive growth and profitability.
• Understand and monitor consumer and competitive trends; identify where the greatest amount of growth potential exists and develop strategies accordingly.
• Be the main communication point between key vendors and cross-departmental partners.
• Travel domestically and internationally and attend industry trade shows, conferences and other special events to develop and promote The Clymb, Adventures.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive experience within the Travel Industry; International adventure travel experience.
• Excellent communication and highly developed negotiation skills.
• Experience in the e-commerce experience deal space desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in product development.
• Extensive relationships and network throughout the global travel marketplace.
• Able to work well with cross-functional team members.
• Excellent analytics and reporting skills preferred.
• Able to manage multiple competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish trust and inspire others.
• Unrelenting passion for personal success and professional growth.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, high-energy personality.
• Commitment to The Clymb’s core values of Authenticity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends when requested.

About Us:

The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

To Apply:

• Attach your résumé.
• Tell us why you belong here.
• Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter.
• Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter.  

Description

 

Job Summary:

The Clymb is seeking a visionary executive to join our team as the VP of Engineering. We are looking for a leader who is well-versed in end-to-end product development.  Someone experienced in all aspects of overseeing and developing large-scale, cutting-edge web infrastructures.   Someone passionate about and experienced in product design and strategy for e-commerce and social web products.  Someone who can strike the right balance between vision and execution to lead the engineering team in taking our product to the next level. The ideal candidate will have the chops to envision a product and implement a go-to-market strategy. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for innovation and building an awesome end product that will not only drive revenue but also inspire the end user.

 

Responsibilities:

• Perform as key leader in design and execution of integrated engineering programs based on consumer demand and long-term opportunities.
• Lead multiple engineering teams to holistically own the entire technology platform for the company. In collaboration with executive team, lead the analysis, planning, and development of technologies to support business functions.
• Own delivery and quality of overall system and software releases for a high traffic E-Commerce website. Drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations and marketing teams to develop best-in-class e-commerce innovation to put The Clymb at the forefront of the outdoor industry.
• Identify opportunities for systems optimization and develop methods for implementation. Ensure technical operations, performance, and scalability of product.
• Track multiple development efforts in flight and mitigate delivery risks.
• Develop departmental objectives and ensure performance through management of metrics and KPIs.  Provide leadership that supports the design, development, and implementation of engineering initiatives. Offer strategic direction with customer-driven insights and initiatives.
• Evaluate new technologies & partners. Present new business opportunities to other members of the senior management team. Present technical vision and architecture to future partners and funders.
• Effectively communicate with all of the stakeholders across the company to establish 
priorities, and ensure we are building the right product on the right timeline.

 

Specialties:

• Software development, product design and strategy.
• e-commerce, social, customer acquisition, search engine optimization.
• Information architecture, UI and UX, internet applications and protocols and open-source technologies.

 

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have had 10+ years experience delivering high-quality, consumer-facing websites or applications.
• Deep experience in e-commerce is a must.
• Current Director / VP level Engineering/Technology.
• Proven experience in leading technical teams, including engineers, IT personnel, designers and testers.
• Experience building effective Community/Social tools.
• Strong command of multiple programming languages.
• Relevant experience in at least 4 of the following areas:
  • Site Optimization & A/B Testing
  • Email Marketing & Customer Segmentation (ExactTarget)
  • Personalization
  • Inventory Management
  • Internal Workflow
  • Consumer Empathy & Usability Testing
  • Mobile
  • Business Intelligence
  • Agile Development Methodologies
  • Social Media Integration
• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. Demonstrated success at engineering and development team management. Success with high-performance teams and a strong team player.
• Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. Employee training and development.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-3 year time span. Technical skills in strategic planning and ability to forecast and deliver on project completion dates.
• Analysis: problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Communication: strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment and be capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals. Excellent communication skills including presentation skills, written and oral communications skills.
• Unrelenting passion for personal success and professional growth.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, high-energy personality.
• Commitment to The Clymb’s core values of Authenticity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends when requested.
• Occasional travel required.

 

 

About Us:

The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

 

To Apply:

• Attach your résumé.
• Tell us why you belong here.
• Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter. 
• Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter. 

 

Description

 

Job Summary:

The Clymb is seeking a data-driven, detail-oriented Acquisition Marketing Manager.  This role will be responsible for the day-to-day success of Paid Search, SEO, affiliate marketing, display, and other acquisition marketing tactics. Reporting to the Marketing team but partnering with the Analytics team, this role will provide The Clymb with the necessary decisions to double member volumes with quality shoppers. As part of this, you’ll need to use and provide recommendations to improve The Clymb’s business intelligence systems. The role also requires great communication skills to drive your strategies to our agencies and partners.  And you’ll have to thrive in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, endlessly changing environment. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead paid search strategy.  The ideal candidate can manage Clymb branded paid search on his/her own, and manage an agency to make unbranded terms work profitably.
• Develop specific SEO recommendations and be able to assess prioritization and measure the impact of the recommendations.
• Participate in the marketing strategic decision-making process by providing guidance, support and analytics.  Provide regular reports to inform business decisions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company's eCRM tools and data to make more qualified member acquisitions.
• Leverage assets in The Clymb’s 2+ million-member database in order to create paid acquisition campaigns on Facebook and other social sources.
• Manage remarketing providers to convert browsers into shoppers.
• Design and run tests to assess the incremental impact of paid media tactics.
• Manage a multi-million dollar affiliate campaign.

 

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or above in Business, a social science, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or related field of study or equivalent experience
• Deep experience with SEM & SEO
• Experience managing a budget
• Experience building out paid search campaigns including keyword selection, copy writing, landing page testing, and bid management
• Deep knowledge of SEO tactics for delivering quality content to users and getting high ranks in Google organic listings
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics or similar web analytics platforms
• Knowledge of the ad tech landscape with a focus on Remarketing and data-driven prospecting
• Experience with affiliate marketing at a brand or agency
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. A proven ability to present information to all levels of management
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven teamwork skills with the ability to handle a diverse workload with tight time frame requirements and competing resources
• Highly motivated with the ability to drive results, working on a team as well as independently.
• Can relate to The Clymb's products and the Northwest outdoor lifestyle
• Is driven to meet The Clymb’s Core Values of Growth, Excellence, Authenticity, and Respect
• Kick-ass personal experience in the outdoors

 

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in digital marketing role
• 3+ years experience in paid search & SEO
• Experience optimizing and segmenting paid search, display, and social CRM campaigns
• Demonstrated aptitude to generate new insights from data
• Project management experience
• Retail/ecommerce experience, with outdoor experience preferred

 

About Us:

The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

 

To Apply:

·       Attach your résumé.

·       Tell us why you belong here.

·       Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter. 

·       Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter.  

 

 

Description

 

Office and Facilities Manager

 

Job Summary:

The Clymb is seeking an Office and Facilities Manager who will work collaboratively with all departments to oversee, maintain, and ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of The Clymb’s corporate office.  The ideal candidate will ensure that employees work in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment allowing them to focus on their core tasks, thereby boosting their efficiency to higher levels. We are looking for a team player with a friendly demeanor and excellent communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following primary duties:

 

Responsibilities:

• General organization of office. Order/organize all office-related supplies.
• Kitchen/coffee management. Keep office and kitchen spaces neat and organized. Stock office common areas, conference rooms and kitchens.
• Develop, maintain and document systems and protocols regarding all office operations.
• Greet and direct visitors.
• Collect and distribute mail.
• Work with the Employee Experience and Executive Team to oversee selection, purchase, and installation of office furnishings, lighting, flooring, fixtures etc.
• Manage contracts; solicit, compare, and negotiate vendor quotes; dispose of unneeded office furniture and equipment.
• Coordinate accounts and equipment related to the office, including copier, alarm, shipping, janitorial, water, trash, floral, etc.  
• Act as key liaison with building services vendors.  Select and manager cleaning, maintenance, and repair crews. Monitor cleaning crews, ensuring environmentally friendly yet effective cleaning methods.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor/contractor agreements and contact lists.
• Work with Employee Experience team to coordinate emergency preparedness planning; ensure health and workplace safety protocols are followed.
• Act as the emergency contact for the Corporate Office. Keep staff informed and be the go-to person for information pertaining to office procedures and protocols.
• Regularly assess and provide for the maintenance and repair of:

1. Building
2. Plumbing
3. HVAC systems
4. Electrical systems
5. Security systems
6. Signage
7. Sound and lighting
8. Kitchen equipment
9. Office Equipment

• Assist in the planning and organizing and support of corporate events, such as but not limited to: meetings, retreats, or parties. Research and book event venues; arrange for equipment and services; assist in the research and selection of caterers and other service providers.
• Prep/set up for meetings: ordering and organizing lunches, snacks and refreshments, coordinate with IT to prep and set up all tech related functions for meetings.
• Oversee parking options and arrangements for employees, guests, consultants, contractors and investors.
• Provide backup support to Administrative Team and Employee Experience as necessary.

Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years of progressive experience in Office Management or similar.
• Results oriented: able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast paced, demanding work environment and adapt easily to change.
• Highly organized yet adaptable in the face of an intense pace, ambiguity and dynamic growth.
• Experience in facilities management, relocation, construction or remodeling.
• Ability to multi-task, use personal judgment and utilize strong decision making skills.
• Inquisitive nature, takes initiative to investigate solutions independently.
• Possesses excellent communication skills including oral, written and interpersonal
• Working knowledge of Excel and calendar management programs.
• BA or BS degree preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Maintains a sense of urgency for the completion of responsibilities/tasks.
• Dedicated, responsive and willing to go above and beyond.

 

About Us:

The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

 

To Apply:

Attach your résumé.

Tell us why you belong here.

Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter. 

Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter.  

Description

Job Summary:

The Clymb is seeking an Operations Coordinator who will ensure the daily operation of the warehouse facility is coordinated with necessary resources, tools and staff. The Operations Coordinator will work closely with the operations team to ensure adherence to schedules, process improvement, and problem solving. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with freight companies and warehouses to ensure timely deliveries
• Arrange and/or confirm delivery schedule for each shipment in compliance with routing guide
• Process/Push orders received daily
• Review orders for errors
• Coordinate problem resolution
• Other duties assigned according to the department needs. 

Requirements:

• Perform well in a team environment  
• Tech-savvy - learn programs/software quickly
• Comfortable with numbers, details, data entry and reports  
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word

Bonus Points:

• Experience in handling EDI transactions and correspondences 
• Experienced in Warehousing, Logistics and Shipping & Receiving with 2 plus years' experience
• Database management experience preferred  

 

 

About Us:

Awarded one of Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work, The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

 

To Apply:

• Attach your résumé.
• Tell us why you belong here.
• Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter.
• Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter. 

 

Description

 

Job Summary:

Are you a tech guy or gal ready to expand your horizons to a unique player within the tech industry? Do you want to work in an innovative environment with fun and intelligent people? Do you long for the opportunity to be creative and more dynamic in your programming? You are in luck! The Clymb is seeking a highly motivated and skilled engineer to contribute their mad mobile skills, fresh energy, and new ideas to help build the next generation of solutions. As purveyors of premium outdoor products, our end users depend on us to provide them with the most up- to date- killer deals, right at their fingertips. That means they want to search for product from their mobile device when they’re playing in the outdoors. Yep, lots of room to take our mobile offerings to the next level. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a high- level initiative within the outdoor industry’s fastest growing online retailer!

 

Responsibilities:

• Perform as a key leader in the development and execution of all mobile efforts.
• Partner with department leaders to deliver quality mobile software releases for a high traffic e-commerce website. Drive continuous improvement.
• Help shape the future of our products on various mobile platforms.
• Develop mobile applications for IOS and Android devices.
• Work with support staff to design, then build & implement new features and optimize existing ones.
• Effectively communicate with all of the stakeholders across various departments to establish 
priorities, and ensure we are building the right product on the right timeline.
• Help lead the strategy, facilitate rapid software development and push continuous deployment.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years designing and building software in various object-oriented and dynamic languages (Java, Objective-C, C++, C#, Perl, Ruby, Python, etc.).
• 3+ years of experience or strong familiarity with mobile development of both native and web apps; familiarity with various web architectures, platforms, and frameworks.
• Experience with usability and design issues as they relate to the glass.
• Ability to code custom, cutting-edge iOS/Android mobile applications, from scratch.
• Experience in test-driven development and playing an active role in QA.
• Experience in ecommerce is a plus.
• Unrelenting passion for personal success and professional growth.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, high-energy personality.
• Commitment to The Clymb’s core values of Authenticity, Respect, Excellence, and Growth.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends when requested.

 

About Us:

The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

 

To Apply:

·       Attach your résumé.

·       Tell us why you belong here.

·       Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter. 

·       Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter. 

 

Description

 

Digital Graphic Designer

 

Job Summary:

We understand that print is not dead, but The Clymb is looking for someone who embraces the future of communications. Websites, mobile, email, digital, digital, digital. You know what a breakpoint is. You must be able to prioritize at the drop of a hat. You love to get things done and process is not a dirty word to you. Also, finding creative inspiration is as essential as your morning coffee. You’ve worked with images, color, text and logos and know they’re required to play nice together for good design. Being a team player is a must. You communicate like a champ, even in your sleep. OK, maybe once you wake up.

 

Responsibilities:

• Create banner ads and social promotions showcasing all that The Clymb embodies.
• Assist with online marketing materials and company presentation materials.
• Support site user experience design needs for desktop and mobile
• Play a key part in brainstorming and ideation for new projects.
• Create miscellaneous support materials and elements for email, site, blog, etc.

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design/Communications or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience utilizing Adobe Creative Suite to create mobile-, web-, and email-ready graphics for top creative shops and/or brands.
• Must be able to work quickly and make your own design decisions but also incorporate feedback into your designs and adapt to constantly changing schedules and deliverables.
• Photo editing, typesetting and composition knowledge is a must.
• Experience with content management systems, work-back schedules, and anything process-related is beneficial.
• Rudimentary email and web coding ability is desired.
• Knowledge of outdoor industry/brands/lifestyle is a plus.

About Us:

The Clymb is a private retail community—connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

 

   How to Apply:

·       Attach your résumé.

·       Provide a link to your portfolio.   

·       Tell us why you belong here.

·       Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter. 

·       Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter. 

Description

 

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a Merchandise Analyst to track and analyze merchandise flow across categories to maximize sales and margins.  The Analyst will play a key role in providing data on opportunities and risks in order to influence merchandising strategies to react to current and future business trends and opportunities.  This position works with key stakeholders across merchandising, operations, engineering and marketing to forecast and manage inventory. The Analyst will work with Merchandisers and Planners to recommend event planning/scheduling based on historical performance, marketing strategies and current sales performance.

Responsibilities:

·       Make recommendations and execute markdowns with merchandise team

·       Ongoing daily price management, based on product performance

·       Perform Ad Hoc analysis based on historical performance and growth plan

·       Support the buyers with regular ad hoc reporting needs

·       Support the development, implementation, and execution of new business processes and technology

·       Provide feedback to buyers, working within established open to buy plan

·       Forecasting Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory vs.​ Plan by Department and by Brand/​Sale

Qualifications:

·       2+years in a merchandise planning role.

·       Outstanding Problem-Solving and Analytical skills.

·       Strong experience with Microsoft Excel.

·       Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail.

·       Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and recognize and react to changing work demands.

·       Proven ability to manage projects independently and to work as part of a team.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment.

·       Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.

·       Comfortable and confident in making effective autonomous (and group) decisions in a timely manner.

·       Goal-oriented with strong ability to stay focused.

·       Understanding of merchandising financials and ability to manage profitability.

·       Commitment to The Clymb's Core Values of Authenticity, Respect, Growth, and Excellence

 

About Us:

Awarded one of Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work, The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

To Apply:

·       Attach your résumé.

·       Tell us why you belong here.

·       Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter.

**Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter. 

Description

Want  to make a big impact in our growth? 

The Clymb is seeking an experienced HTML 5/JavaScript developer interested in refining their craft and building a highly scalable e-commerce platform. The technology will be as cool as Github, as innovative as Amazon and built in a productive environment. Most of the day will be spent implementing the roadmap and collaborating on feature development. Time will also be taken to spend outside doing what you like to do, writing blog posts & talks to describe the technology you're building and developing your skills by experimenting with new and emerging technology. 

Skills: 

• 5+ years experience in software development.
• Experience in e-commerce and fulfillment.
• Built multiple top-quality web applications using JavaScript and JQuery. 
• Experience with HTML5.
• Deep experience with CSS. 
• Experience interfacing with Rails applications desirable.
• Experience scaling applications.
• Uphold a standard for quality software Must have strong TDD/BDD ethos.
• Live The Clymb's Core Values of Authenticity, Respect, Growth, and Excellence

 

 

About Us:

Awarded one of Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work, The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

 

To Apply:

• Attach your résumé.
• Tell us why you belong here.
• Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter.
• Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter.

 

Description

 

Buyer

 

Job Summary:

 

*Note- thank you for your interrest in joining the Human Powered movement! We will continue to collect applications for this position but will not actively be pursuing candidates until July or August of 2013.

The Clymb is seeking an aggressive, talented and experienced buyer to help us build, develop and maintain, dynamic relationships with key outdoor, action sport and active lifestyle manufacturers. The ideal candidate will have relevant retail industry experience, a strong sense of ownership and a proven history working with cross-functional teams. The buyer must have excellent communication skills and the ability to sell the benefits of working with the Clymb to key vendors.

 

Responsibilities:

• Achieve category sales, margin and sell through goals within OTB
• Create and execute a strategic category assortment plan that appeals to our members
• Effectively manage and optimize a large vendor portfolio, while opening new accounts
• Negotiate with existing and potential vendors for best pricing, product and payment terms
• Create purchase orders and manage process from PO issue to end user
• Handle a high volume of communication with vendors
• Manage inventory within established guidelines

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years relevant experience plus:
• Experience in online retail, with a background in sales, planning or buying
• Proven history as a deal closer
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience using Salesforce
• Strong project management skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• 2-4 years manufacturer negotiation experience
• high-level manufacturer contacts
• Ability to think strategically and tactically
• Proactive attitude, ability to react to unforeseen situations

 

About Us:

Awarded one of Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work, The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

 

To Apply:

• Attach your résumé.
• Tell us why you belong here.
• Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter.
• Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter. 

Description

 

Rails/Ruby Developer

 

Job Summary:

The Clymb is seeking a Rails/Ruby Developer to contribute to the building of our next generation platform.  This is an opportunity to make a big impact by joining a high growth company early in its development. The Clymb is seeking an experienced Ruby on Rails developer interested in refining their craft and building a highly scalable e-commerce platform. The technology will be as cool as Github, as innovative as Amazon and built in a productive environment.

 

Responsibilities:

• Implement the technology roadmap and collaborate on feature development.
• Design and develop our external website, including mobile and interactive technologies.
• Improve upon our internal website for better information, tools and knowledge sharing.
• Provide technical guidance for emerging technologies and champion Open Source software solutions.
• Collaborate internally and externally to ensure our technology development aligns with the business objectives and provides the best possible experience for our staff and our members.
• Time will also be taken to spend outside doing what you like to do, writing blog posts & talks to describe the technology you're building and developing your skills by experimenting with new and emerging technology.

 

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in software development
• Experience in e-commerce and fulfillment
• Have built top-quality web software in ruby
• Architected and deployed multiple highly scalable rails apps
• Strong understanding of rails and best practices
• Knows no better way of version control than Git, and demands to use it
• Understanding / Experience tuning MySQL databases
• Understanding Javascript and jQuery skills
• At least some experience with Redis highly desired
• Experience scaling an application and database layers
• Uphold a standard for quality software
• Must have strong TDD/BDD ethos with experience in Rspec
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and a self-starter.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.  Can balance and prioritize multiple tasks and objectives.
• Committed to The Clymb's Core Values of Authenticity, Respect, Growth, and Excellence.

 

About Us:

The Clymb is a private retail community - connecting premium outdoor brands with passionate, influential end-users. A dedication to innovation, customer service and brand stewardship have helped us become the fastest growing e-tailer in the outdoor industry. We work hard so we can play hard and we use the gear we sell. If you're as passionate about innovation as you are the outdoors, come join us at our Portland, OR headquarters. Good Things Come to Those Who Clymb™

 

To Apply:

• Attach your résumé.
• Tell us why you belong here.
• Provide a link to your GitHub Account
• Provide three professional references - include in the cover letter. 
• Provide salary history from three most recent jobs - include in the cover letter.