Position available at a Vancouver based bicycle firm!

Title: Portuguese / Spanish Speaking Bicycle Engineer / Intnlational Sales Position
Salary Based on Experience
Position Available Immediately, July 2008

A Vancouver based bicycle design, engineering, and construction firm is looking for a bright, talented, and multilingual engineer to expand it’s international presence. The individual would need to be be based in Vancouver, with the ability to semi annually travel to South America.

Currently, the company is in an expansion phase, looking to target the South American market, with particular focus on Brazil.
They build custom commuter, road, and mountain bikes for many different riding styles and purposes. From custom, hand built Chromalloy steel to super high end titanium, the company makes premium bikes to suit any rider.

The ideal candidate must possess the following characteristics:

• Fluent in spoken and written English AND Portuguese or Spanish (both preferred however fluency in one and proficiency in the other is acceptable).
• Experience living in a South American country, and familiarity with local bicycle culture, market.
• At least 2 years experience with all or a combination of designing bicycle schematics for factory production using AutoCAD or other design program, building bikes up from the frame, wholesale or retail bicycle sales experience, and everyday maintenance of premium bicycles.
• Self motivated and an independent worker who is keen to explore this highly emergent market!

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail Kristina: Kristina [at] wishcanada.ca