Sales & Marketing Executive, North America

Zhik is a global leader in high-performance apparel and equipment for sailing, paddlesports, and water-based adventure. Built on innovation and trusted by world-class athletes and passionate enthusiasts alike, Zhik partners with leading dealers, retailers, teams, and events to grow participation and performance across the marine and on‑around water community. Position Summary Zhik USA is seeking a motivated and organized Sales & Marketing Executive, North America to support the continued growth of the Zhik brand across the United States and broader North American market. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys relationship management, and is passionate about supporting premium retail, event, and partnership programs. The Sales & Marketing Executive will work closely with sales, marketing, partnerships, customer service, and global teams to help drive dealer success, activate strategic partnerships, support events and exhibitions, and deliver exceptional service experiences across trade and retail channels. Qualifications & Experience 2+ years of experience in sales support, marketing, account management, customer service, partnerships, or related fields Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Comfortable working cross‑functionally with domestic and international teams Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general business systems; CRM experience is a plus Experience in marine, outdoor, sporting goods, apparel, or premium consumer brands is highly desirable Passion for sailing, paddle, or other watersports and outdoor lifestyle is a major advantage What We Offer Opportunity to work with a globally recognized and respected performance brand with exposure to premier watersports and outdoor events and athletes Team environment with competitive compensation and employee product benefits Growth opportunities with quickly expanding market at early team development stage Key Responsibilities Serve as a key point of contact for dealer and trade account communications across North America Support dealers with order placement, account inquiries, product availability, and operational assistance Help accounts maximize seasonal programs, promotions, and sales opportunities Assist in identifying strategic growth opportunities to strengthen dealer performance and long‑term partnership with Zhik Coordinate with internal sales and operations teams to ensure efficient account support and execution Partnership Management & Activation Assist in managing and activating key North American partnerships, sponsorships, sponsored athletes, and ambassador relationships Support execution of contractual obligations and partnership deliverables Help leverage partnerships through sales, marketing, retail, digital, and event channels Contribute to building long‑term mutually beneficial relationships with strategic partners and organizations Event Program Support Support planning and execution of Zhik’s North American event program, including Boat Shows, Industry conferences, Exhibitions, and Major Sponsorship Activations; Assist with logistics, coordination, staffing, merchandising, and on‑site activation support Help ensure strong brand presentation and customer engagement at all events Growth Markets & Activation Support Assist in the growth and support of the multi‑outlet retailer segment Assist in growing Zhik’s custom, corporate, and branded apparel programs by supporting sales opportunity development and order distribution flow – coordination of fulfillment and execution both direct and indirect – for teams, events, partners, and corporate customers Provide backend coordination and operational support for retailer programs and initiatives Participate in brand activations and retail marketing promotions as appropriate Support retailer communication, merchandising, and sales initiatives Customer Service & Operational Support Support general trade and retail customer service needs in collaboration with the global Customer Service team Assist with seasonal periods of high‑volume support and customer engagement Help ensure a premium customer experience aligned with Zhik brand standards Maintain accurate communication and follow‑through across customer and dealer interactions Desired Attributes Self‑motivated and proactive Strong relationship‑building skills Detail‑oriented with excellent follow‑through Adaptable and comfortable in a growing business environment Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to support across departments and events Positive attitude and customer‑first approach Particulars Work Location: Newport, RI HQ Office – Remote as needed Some domestic travel required for events, trade shows, dealer visits, and partnership activations Occasional weekend or seasonal event work may be required #J-18808-Ljbffr