After introducing this specialized motorcycle career advice column earlier this year, we’ve posted some great tips to help you take your next leap. Whether you’re looking for a role in the powersports industry or in your current field, professional recruiter, Jan Plessner, has outlined how to excel at everything from finessing your resume to breaking into the industry via your transferable skills to the cover letter that will help you stand out. It is important to have business skills as well as motorcycle experience when applying for these jobs, and Jan is here to advise you.
This month we give you a chance to catch up on the steps provided so far, so take some time to review Jan’s input and work on your resume and cover letter. And if you’re dialed in and ready, check out the hottest new open positions in the motorcycle field below.
This Month’s Hot Jobs!
Service Writer, Marina Client | South Carolina
Thriving national marina client is looking for two experienced service advisors for its operation in coastal South Carolina. This position is responsible for the administrative support to the service department. If you are a champion of a customer focused, continuous improvement culture, and love boating, keep reading.
The right candidate will have strong organizational skills, is a self-starter, and an effective communicator culture. The incumbent in this position requires inherent organizational skills, is a self-starter, and an effective communicator that will maintain consistent and clear interactions with all department staff, customers, vendors, and management.
Qualifications: High school or equivalent, customer services (3 years) and a clean driver’s license.
Comp Range: $45,000 - $60,000+
Additional Benefits: Relocation assistance, health benefits, paid time off, and the opportunity for career advancement.
Harley-Davidson Service Writer/Advisor | Georgia
Thriving Harley-Davidson dealership is searching for an experienced service writer or advisor who also loves the Harley lifestyle.
If you love riding, helping others, understand technical concepts, and can navigate a variety of computer programs, keep reading.
This location offers year-round riding, an affordable cost of living, and rural and metropolitan living.
Comp Range: $55,000 to $65,000+
Additional benefits: Relocation assistance, health insurance, paid time off, and the opportunity to grow your career.
Chief Engineer Design and Development, Heavy Equipment Manufacturer | Central Florida
Thriving global heavy equipment client is searching for a Chief Engineer to lead its design and development team. If you are a creative and innovative leader who thrives under high-exposure and responsibilities, please keep reading.
Responsible to deliver value to the customer:
Report to the VP of design and development and liaises with system/component lead, automation team, project office, technical services, and supply team
Comp Range: $125,000+
Additional Benefits: Relocation assistance, health benefits, paid time off, and the opportunity for career advancement.
Harley-Davidson Dealership Marketing Manager | Pennsylvania
Busy Harley-Davidson dealership in Pennsylvania is screening candidates who have marketing experience and love to ride. The ideal candidate will hold the lead role for the dealership’s marketing and communications programs.
As the brand gatekeeper, you will ensure proper branding, prepare estimates and budgets, propose, and execute advertising policies and strategies, and coordinate events and activities.
Bonus points if you have experience with design, copywriting, photography, videography and website maintenance.
Comp Range: $40,000 - $60,000+
Additional Benefits: Relocation assistance, health benefits, paid time off, and product and apparel discounts.
For more information on these or other ACTION Recruiting career opportunities, please contact Jan Plessner at Jan@WomenRidersNow.com.