CAREERS @ Aktiv

We are looking for an experienced Sales Administrator to join our growing team and assist with the progression of our smart quoting systems.  This role will further specialize in the completion of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and related sales support.  You will be responsible for working with both our sales and operations leadership to refine our processes and increase efficiencies. You will also be responsible for creating and managing RFP tracking systems, and for ensuring that client facing proposals are submitted on time and on brand. 

If you are a highly motivated and organized individual with a passion for sales support and administration, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.  

What You’ll Do:

• Establish organizational process and execution in gathering tools and information in support of proposal efficiencies. 
• Create and manage RFP tracking systems 
• Ensure that all RFPs are submitted on time and exude our brand experience.  
• Work in support of our sales and operational team leadership. 
• Learn our CRM to maximize resource establishment and results. 

• Review customer contracts and purchase orders to ensure compliance with critical company terms and conditions. 
• Work with sales team on quoting process with a focus on optimal mix of third party and proprietary products and brands. 
• Assist with local sponsorship and networking event submissions as needed.  

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in inside sales or a related field. Experience handling RFPs and customer contracts and purchase orders is a plus. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Experience with NetSuite or competitive ERP/CRM a plus. 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred. 

Personal Interest:

A passion for health and wellness including functional or movement-based training modalities is helpful and encouraged. An enthusiasm for design and experience creation is also an extra!

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

This position is remote (with optional Hybrid work from Corporate HQ in Santa Monica, CA) and will require a suitable work from home environment. You will partake in light travel to customers, trade shows/events, and Corporate HQ.

Why Work Here?

• Join an exciting leader and creative company in the rapidly growing wellness industry!
• Work with a team of energetic and motivated sales professionals
• Enjoy collaborative, innovative, and visionary leadership
• Receive continued investment and focus towards industry education and career development
• Health Benefits + 401K
• Remote and Flexible Position
• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off

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What You’ll Do:

• Develop and educate targeted client connections within key market segments and geographies.
• Identify appropriate decision-makers and influencers and successfully develop and early relationship basis.
• Execute outreach via email, phone, occasional events, and relevant digital platforms.
  Engage and interact via social media as needed in support of the role.
• Build, maintain, and support meaningful business relationships.
• Secure first-time meetings with decision makers.
• Develop a deep understanding of our customers’ business drivers and goals.
• Effectively articulate and present company products and solutions as required.
• Craft client proposals; execute certain administrative duties as they relate to sales.
• Record and maintain all leads, accounts, contacts, and communication within the company system.
• Maintain general industry expertise through education, events, and online literature.
• Limited travel requirement.
• Minimum (3) years of Business Development experience, preferably related to B2B.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge and experience in business development, business relationship building, consultative sales, and/or direct sales.
• Thrive in a dynamic, digital, and fast paced environment.
• Strong enthusiasm and passion for business development and sales success as a career.
• Ability to define and effectively target client profiles and qualify viable business opportunities.
• A successful track record in executing outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn, and other forms of new business development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability and desire to develop strong client relationships with senior and executive level management.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with confidence conversing via phone and digitally.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to describe all facets of our company, products, and services.
• Ability to manage a high volume of email and phone communication with clients.
• Problem solver who embraces a challenge and comfortable in adapting to change.
• Able to master company ERP/CRM (NetSuite) system, as well as other cloud-based tools.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, outcome-oriented and passionate!

Education:

University degree preferred, but not required.

Personal Interest:

A passion for health and wellness including functional or movement-based training modalities is helpful and encouraged. An enthusiasm for design and experience creation is also an extra!

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

This position is remote (with optional Hybrid work from Corporate HQ in Santa Monica, CA) and will require a suitable work from home environment. You will partake in light travel to customers, trade shows/events, and Corporate HQ.

Why Work Here?

• Join an exciting leader and creative company in the rapidly growing wellness industry!
• Work with a team of energetic and motivated sales professionals
• Enjoy collaborative, innovative, and visionary leadership
• Receive continued investment and focus towards industry education and career development
• Health Benefits + 401K
• Remote and Flexible Position
• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off

Aktiv Solutions is seeking well-qualified and highly consultative sales professionals ready to join our rapidly growing team as a ​ Regional Sales Director.

At Aktiv®, your role will consist of identifying and building client relationships while working towards the deployment of our industry leading functional training ecosystems®. Ideal candidates will possess excellent attention to detail, self-motivation, strong project management skills, and the ability to operate in a fast paced environment. We are a creative and collaborative team focused on delivering results for our clients through our energizing and design driven sales process.

What You’ll Do:

You will be responsible for both the ground-up development and nurturing of key Client relationships within the commercial fitness industry. Based upon your prior experience, this will include paring your skills with one or more market segments including health clubs, boutique studios, hotels, student recreation centers, corporations, multi-family housing developments, and anywhere our unique training solutions for exercise may be needed.

• Identify prospective clients from a variety of sources (known key accounts, lead response, events, referrals and beyond) towards the achievement of targeted sales goals.
• Schedule meetings with, and present to clients as required—you will primarily target clients receptive to creating specialized space(s) with an emphasis on movement-based programing and/or the equipment solutions that facilitate them.
• Partner with our facility design team and educate clients about dynamic training solutions and the equipment required to power them.
• Prepare and presents proposals to prospective and repeat clients (including equipment recommendations, space plans, digital integration,  installation guidance, and payment options).
• Cultivate ongoing relationships and represent the energy of the Aktiv brand always.

Required Competencies:

Customer Focus, Consultative Selling, Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving, Drive for Results, Action Oriented, Process Management, Planning, Listening, Conflict Management, Timely Decision Making.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Business Development and Relationship Management.
• Effective interpersonal, negotiating and conflict management skills required.
• Ability to articulate complexity in some business solutions to clients through effective presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changes in the work environment is essential.
• Demonstrates strong organization, planning, communication, diplomacy and presentation ability.
• Minimum (5) years successful national or key account sales experience within the fitness industry or related targeted industries.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organize well during multi-faceted projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft for Windows Applications.
• College degree with a concentration in business or exercise science and/or compelling equivalent fitness industry work experience required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

This position is remote and will require a suitable work from home environment. You will partake in light to moderate travel to customers, trade shows/events, and Corporate HQ.

Personal Interest:

A passion for health and wellness including functional or movement-based training modalities. An enthusiasm for design and experience creation is a must!

Aktiv Solutions is seeking well-qualified and highly consultative sales professionals ready to join our rapidly growing team as a ​ Regional Sales Director.

At Aktiv®, your role will consist of identifying and building client relationships while working towards the deployment of our industry leading functional training ecosystems®. Ideal candidates will possess excellent attention to detail, self-motivation, strong project management skills, and the ability to operate in a fast paced environment. We are a creative and collaborative team focused on delivering results for our clients through our energizing and design driven sales process.

What You’ll Do:

You will be responsible for both the ground-up development and nurturing of key Client relationships within the commercial fitness industry. Based upon your prior experience, this will include paring your skills with one or more market segments including health clubs, boutique studios, hotels, student recreation centers, corporations, multi-family housing developments, and anywhere our unique training solutions for exercise may be needed.

• Identify prospective clients from a variety of sources (known key accounts, lead response, events, referrals and beyond) towards the achievement of targeted sales goals.
• Schedule meetings with, and present to clients as required—you will primarily target clients receptive to creating specialized space(s) with an emphasis on movement-based programing and/or the equipment solutions that facilitate them.
• Partner with our facility design team and educate clients about dynamic training solutions and the equipment required to power them.
• Prepare and presents proposals to prospective and repeat clients (including equipment recommendations, space plans, digital integration,  installation guidance, and payment options).
• Cultivate ongoing relationships and represent the energy of the Aktiv brand always.

Required Competencies:

Customer Focus, Consultative Selling, Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving, Drive for Results, Action Oriented, Process Management, Planning, Listening, Conflict Management, Timely Decision Making.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Business Development and Relationship Management.
• Effective interpersonal, negotiating and conflict management skills required.
• Ability to articulate complexity in some business solutions to clients through effective presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changes in the work environment is essential.
• Demonstrates strong organization, planning, communication, diplomacy and presentation ability.
• Minimum (5) years successful national or key account sales experience within the fitness industry or related targeted industries.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organize well during multi-faceted projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft for Windows Applications.
• College degree with a concentration in business or exercise science and/or compelling equivalent fitness industry work experience required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

This position is remote and will require a suitable work from home environment. You will partake in light to moderate travel to customers, trade shows/events, and Corporate HQ.

Personal Interest:

A passion for health and wellness including functional or movement-based training modalities. An enthusiasm for design and experience creation is a must!

Aktiv Solutions is seeking well-qualified and highly consultative sales professionals ready to join our rapidly growing team as a ​ Regional Sales Director.

At Aktiv®, your role will consist of identifying and building client relationships while working towards the deployment of our industry leading functional training ecosystems®. Ideal candidates will possess excellent attention to detail, self-motivation, strong project management skills, and the ability to operate in a fast paced environment. We are a creative and collaborative team focused on delivering results for our clients through our energizing and design driven sales process.

What You’ll Do:

You will be responsible for both the ground-up development and nurturing of key Client relationships within the commercial fitness industry. Based upon your prior experience, this will include paring your skills with one or more market segments including health clubs, boutique studios, hotels, student recreation centers, corporations, multi-family housing developments, and anywhere our unique training solutions for exercise may be needed.

• Identify prospective clients from a variety of sources (known key accounts, lead response, events, referrals and beyond) towards the achievement of targeted sales goals.
• Schedule meetings with, and present to clients as required—you will primarily target clients receptive to creating specialized space(s) with an emphasis on movement-based programing and/or the equipment solutions that facilitate them.
• Partner with our facility design team and educate clients about dynamic training solutions and the equipment required to power them.
• Prepare and presents proposals to prospective and repeat clients (including equipment recommendations, space plans, digital integration,  installation guidance, and payment options).
• Cultivate ongoing relationships and represent the energy of the Aktiv brand always.

Required Competencies:

Customer Focus, Consultative Selling, Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving, Drive for Results, Action Oriented, Process Management, Planning, Listening, Conflict Management, Timely Decision Making.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Business Development and Relationship Management.
• Effective interpersonal, negotiating and conflict management skills required.
• Ability to articulate complexity in some business solutions to clients through effective presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changes in the work environment is essential.
• Demonstrates strong organization, planning, communication, diplomacy and presentation ability.
• Minimum (5) years successful national or key account sales experience within the fitness industry or related targeted industries.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organize well during multi-faceted projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft for Windows Applications.
• College degree with a concentration in business or exercise science and/or compelling equivalent fitness industry work experience required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

This position is remote and will require a suitable work from home environment. You will partake in light to moderate travel to customers, trade shows/events, and Corporate HQ.

Personal Interest:

A passion for health and wellness including functional or movement-based training modalities. An enthusiasm for design and experience creation is a must!

Aktiv Solutions is seeking a well-organized, resourceful, and self-motivated Marketing Coordinator who is enthusiastic about fitness and design. Your role is a unique opportunity to make an impact with the Aktiv marketing team while also expanding your skills in creative, digital, social media, email, advertising, event coordination, asset management, and much more. The ideal candidate will excel in our fast-paced environment, have a full working knowledge and experience within all social media channels, be a savvy copywriter, skilled at creative content development, and possess general understanding of marketing, ideally related to both B2B and B2C enterprise. Candidates should be prepared and excited to contribute to marketing discussions regularly and thoughtful additions that will leverage our growing enterprise within the fitness industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for developing, designing, and implementing B2B and B2C social media strategies, including creative and copy writing, to increase online presence and improve marketing and sales efforts.
• Collaborate and support the design and development of digital creative content and collateral.
• Create high-quality digital and video marketing content that aligns and elevates the Aktiv brand and suite of products.
• Lead day-to-day management of social calendar and planning to ensure successful deployment and execution across various channels.
• Manage and nurture affiliate marketing program.
• Stay current on social platform updates impacting copywriting, community management and social media strategy.
• Prepare, analyze and distribute reports on social media performance to internal stakeholders and make recommendations, updates and improvements based on findings on a regular schedule.
• Support Marketing and Sales teams through ad hoc projects.
• Assist with the development of Case Studies composure, blog, and website SEO optimization.
• Assist in management of event logistics.
• Maintain and update departmental shared files/materials.
• Manage inventory of marketing collateral and promotional items.
• Assist in maintaining product display in Showroom at HQ.
• Conduct competitor research and market analysis studies.

Desired Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in coordinating social media, digital advertising, event management, and general marketing/admin experience.
• 3+ years of experience using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong project management and organizational skills.
• Understanding of marketing strategy and planning for B2B.
• Team player that is reliable, flexible, resourceful, and helpful with an up-beat can-do attitude.
• Creative thinker with an innate visual aesthetic and resourcefulness that thrives in a dynamic, collaborative & fast paced team environment.
• Must be able to take direction and work autonomously.
• Video creation/editing skills highly preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve, be forward thinking and anticipate needs
• Experience supporting organic and paid social media campaigns.
• Proficient in navigating Social Media Business platforms and publishing tools for Linkedin, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Vimeo/Youtube.
• Experience in Microsoft 365, Google Drive, Dropbox and Project Management software (Clickup, Basecamp, Asana, or similar)
• Comfortable with Google Analytics, SEO, and other digital marketing metrics.
• Strong technological skills and open to learning new apps & services.
• Must be able to exercise initiative, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong digital marketing + e-commerce / WordPress background preferred.
• Experience in e-mail marketing is a bonus.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing / Business, Communications or related area, or equally relevant work experience

Personal Interest:

A passion for health and wellness including functional or movement-based training modalities is helpful and encouraged. An enthusiasm for design and experience creation will help you stand out!

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

This position is remote (with optional Hybrid work from Corporate HQ in Santa Monica, CA) and will require a suitable work from home environment. You will partake in light travel to customers, trade shows/events, and Corporate HQ.

Why Work Here?

• Join an exciting and creative company in one of the most rapidly-growing industries!
• Work with a team of energetic and motivated Sales & Marketing Professionals
• Collaborative, innovative, visionary leadership
• Health Benefits + 401K
• Remote and Flexible Position
• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off
• Access to use showroom gym at Corporate HQ