What began with a backyard anvil and a hammer has grown into Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. -- a global company obsessed with building the most innovative gear for climbing, skiing and mountain pursuits. With offices on three continents, including our Salt Lake City, UT headquarters, Black Diamond is a company run by climbers and skiers and fueled by our passion to be one with the sports we serve. The Lighting and Glove categories are key growth drivers for the our Mountain line and offer new challenges and serious potential for the youngest segment of our business. 

 Black Diamond is seeking a Category Director for our Glove and Lighting categories to serve as product and category champion, researcher, planner, strategist and primary communicator of category direction to the company, especially to Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Finance. You will develop, manage, direct and track all aspects of strategic global product and category line planning. Also, research, analyze and formally report on industry, competitor and customer use trends and influences to determine short, mid and long term direction of product, product line and category. 

 Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing/Sales, Engineering or other related fields. Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or other related fields.

 Alternative to Education Requirement: Additional 5 yrs experience in Product Design and/or development, or business administration (10 yrs total) could substitute for Bachelor’s degree.

 Work experience: Required: 5 years post graduate experience in product line development, marketing or promotion, or business administration in the outdoor industry, or as a buyer of Climbing/Ski equipment for a large retailer of outdoor equipment.   Preferred: 5+ years experience in outdoor recreational product development, marketing or promotion.

 Alternative to Work Experience: A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing could substitute for 2 of the 5 years of post graduate required work experience. 

 Visit us online at www.bdel.com for more details and our online application process. EOE/AAP