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North Sails in Vancouver, British Columbia is Hiring
North Sails is a unique sailmaker built on a champion spirit. Founded in 1957 by Lowell North who applied an engineer’s logic to a traditional craft, North Sails transformed the industry and has become the world leader in sailmaking technology. North Sails offers a wide range of performance 3D and paneled sails for cruising sailors and is the world’s leading sailmaker for one-design classes with more National, World and Olympic Class victories than all other sailmakers combined. North Sails is the sailmaker of choice on the majority of America’s Cup, Grand Prix, ocean race boats, and Superyachts.
North Sails is looking to fill the office manager role at our Vancouver, British Columbia loft. This individual is team oriented and enjoys working in a fast paced environment. The position involves managing the Vancouver office and communicating with customers on a daily basis. Their role includes invoicing, processing payments, coordinating pick-ups and deliveries, processing orders in the system and working with sales staff.
This individual will be responsible for the running of the office on a daily basis and ensuring customers expectations are met while assisting the sales + service team. They play a key role in the order process for both service and new sails therefore multi-tasking is a key asset. The ideal candidate will have sailing experience and are familiar with sailing terminology. Must be comfortable attending events on weekends and evenings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Managing invoicing and purchase orders
Shipping new sails and service work
Receiving new sails
Interacting with customers
Managing office needs: ordering office supplies, coordinating office events, liaison with janitorial staff, keeping work space tidy
Qualification Requirements
Energetic, positive attitude
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Efficient
Highly organized
High school or equivalent education
English language
Valid drivers license
Tech Savvy
Type
Full time
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North Sails is the world’s leading sailmaker, with 150 locations worldwide serving sailors on every type of boat. North Sails Steelepointe, in Bridgeport, CT, is looking for candidates to fulfill the role of Sailmaker to add to our team. This position is a vital part of North Sails and focuses on both hands-on sailmaking and customer interaction and support. Working within the service department will provide a unique opportunity for an aspiring sailmaker to build a foundational understanding of the basic concepts and skills of sailmaking.
The Service Sailmaker works as part of the sales and service team to repair, clean, troubleshoot, deliver and install sails to ensure customer needs are met. The candidate will utilize specialized sewing machines and other equipment in the repair and service process.
