CAREERS
If you like the great outdoors, you’ll like working at Arctic Cat. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team, so check out our list of current openings below.
To submit an application, please contact:
Leigh Kennedy
601 South Brooks Avenue, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
lkennedy@arcticcatinc.com
Fax #: 218-681-9761
Current openings:
ADMINISTRATION
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
Responsibilities:
The VP of Human Resources is responsible for directing all the people functions of the Corporation in accordance with the policies and practices of the company, ethical guidelines of the business and the laws and regulations governing employment. This position is responsible for strategic Human Resource planning enabling the Corporation to attract, develop and retain the necessary talent to run the business.
1. Works with other executives to develop and implement human resources objectives that align with and support Company strategies.
2. Develops and implement staffing processes to meet the Companyˇ¦s talent needs.
3. Develops competitive compensation and benefit programs
4. Collaborates with the President, Human Resource and Compensation Committees to develop a competitive executive compensation plan.
5. Develops processes to identify employee development needs for succession planning, and to enhance employee skills and knowledge needed to improve the business.
6. Develop appropriate policies and programs for effective management of peoples resources of the Company. Including, would-be programs for employee relations, diversity awareness, preventing sexual harassment, handling employee complaints and reinforcing corporate values.
7. Develops processes to assure union free environment at all locations.
Location: Plymouth, MN
Reports to: President, Chief Operations Officer
Education/Experience:
1. Masterˇ¦s Degree in Business or Human Resources-preferred
2. 10-15 years of Human Resource executive experience.
3. Experienced in developing and implementing talent development, succession planning and performance management processes.
4. An experienced presenter at the Board of Director level with executive compensation and benefits issues.
5. A strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.
6. An excellent facilitator skilled at conflict resolution and building teams.
7. An effective communicator with all levels in the organization
SALES/MARKETING
INTERNATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the development and management of sales activities for all Arctic Cat products outside North America. The primary responsibility is to increase international sales growth for snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and associated parts, garments, and accessories.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Attain and exceed sales objectives by developing and executing plans necessary to grow Arctic Cat’s business outside of North America.
2. Generate new accounts in Europe, Asia/Pacific, Australia and Latin America.
3. Identify and prioritize the markets with the greatest potential for growth.
4. Identify, screen, and select distributor candidates.
5. Establish sales targets for distributors.
6. Maintain contact and provide assistance to distributors to ensure achievement of goals.
7. Regular communications with distributors.
8. Coordinate on a regular basis with departments and personnel within Arctic Cat to achieve growth goals including Credit, Service Parts, Service and Warranty, Product Planning, etc.
9. Advise and assist Arctic Cat management regarding development of products and distribution strategies for continued International expansion.
Location: Plymouth, MN
Reports to: President and COO
Skills:
1. Demonstrated success in starting and growing durable consumer products business overseas, preferably in Europe, Asia, South America, Russia, and Australia.
2. An in-depth knowledge of international distribution, market development, and sales strategies for durable consumer products.
3. Experience dealing effectively with diverse International cultures and an understanding of the dynamic and changing International marketplace.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong personal presence.
5. Strong communication and presentation skills.
6. The desire, determination, and ability to consistently achieve goals in a highly competitive and dynamic environment.
7. Foreign language skills a plus.
8. Having lived outside North America is a plus.
9. Leadership, creativity, and innovation.
10. Ability to manage multiple complex projects.
Education/Experience:
1. College degree in Business Management or Marketing, preferably MBA
2. Minimum of 10 years of progressive business experience in domestic and international operations
3. A highly metrics driven and customer focused leader with demonstrated success in implementing processes and procedures to drive quality and customer satisfaction
4. A strong leader with a “rolled up sleeves” style to go deep into the tactical details to achieve success
SERVICE PARTS/ORDER ENTRY
SERVICE PARTS MANAGER
Responsibilities:
Summary: Responsible for overall management of the Service Parts business. Particular emphasis on Service Parts plan development and timely execution to achieve sales and profit targets annually. Service Parts represents about $70M dollars in annual sales to Arctic Cat and is one of our highest margin product families (42% gross profit). Responsibilities also include involvement in creation and implementation of a new POGA strategic plan to drive more aggressive growth in sales and profits for Service Parts. Manager will lead and coach supervisors to maximize sales volumes, market share, gross profits and margins. Works with Regional Sales Manager, Call Center, dealers and distributors to insure satisfactory performance of the department.
Coordinates with: All areas of POGA including Bucyrus Warehouse, other POGA Managers and Supervisors, Snowmobile and ATV/Prowler Product Managers, Marketing, Finance and SAP Business Analysts. Other departments as required.
1. Department budgets, capital requests and requested personnel.
2. Develop and manage department annual and quarterly sales objectives and report as needed.
3. Dealer programs and Call Center campaigns to attain sales goals.
4. Monitor inventory vs. sales and trends.
5. Yearly and long term strategic planning.
6. Provide all requested reporting information per upper management.
7. Identify, qualify and pursue growth opportunities.
8. Participate in POGA Management Committee monthly.
9. Create and implement annual business plans to achieve sales and operating income targets.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Genearl Manager - Parts, Garments and Accessories
Skills:
1. Solid knowledge of snowmobile and ATV parts.
2. Strong business acumen and history of growing businesses – sales and profits.
3. Interest in general management of a business including fostering strong dealer relationships
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities, plan, direct and delegate work to others.
5. Strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
6. Must be able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the company.
7. Good working knowledge of SAP, Excel, Word.
8. Must be self motivated and have the ability to make good decisions for the benefit of the company.
9. Must have strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
10. Excellent problem solving skills on both internal and external issues.
11. Strong strong analytical skills and demonstrated success in sales and marketing and managing people and product.
12. Self starter. Comfort and ability to work with minimal involvement from General Manager.
Qualifications:
1. Solid knowledge of snowmobile and ATV parts.
2. Strong business acumen and history of growing businesses – sales and profits.
3. Interest in general management of a business including fostering strong dealer relationships
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities, plan, direct and delegate work to others.
5. Strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
6. Must be able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the company.
7. Good working knowledge of SAP, Excel, Word.
8. Must be self motivated and have the ability to make good decisions for the benefit of the company.
9. Must have strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
10. Excellent problem solving skills on both internal and external issues.
11. Strong strong analytical skills and demonstrated success in sales and marketing and managing people and product.
12. Self starter. Comfort and ability to work with minimal involvement from General Manager.
Education/Experience:
1. Post secondary education is preferred.
2. 5 to 10 years of related management experience required.
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