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Bound by our undying passion for climbing, skiing, and mountain adventure, Black Diamond Equipment employees number more than 500 worldwide. That same passion is what drives us all to relentlessly design and create the world's best climbing, skiing and mountain equipment. Working at Black Diamond Equipment allows for a career that aligns with and integrates the human-powered pursuits that we all live by. Explore a career that aligns with your passions.
Black Diamond is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer (M/F/D/V).
CAREERS - HIRING PROCESS - BENEFITS - FAQ'S - LIVING IN UTAH
Black Diamond Equipment is looking for talented and passionate people to join our team. We offer a wide range of careers at our headquarters and distribution center, both located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Opportunities may exist in the following fields:
- Sales
- Global Sourcing and Development
- Marketing
- Product Design and Development
- Human Resources
- Finance
- IT
- Supply Chain
- Quality Assurance
- Manufacturing
- Design
- Distribution
The following information will give you a better understanding of how the hiring process works for US-based jobs at Black Diamond Equipment.
Apply Online
We regularly update our job postings located on the country-specific tabs at the top of this page. If you find a position that you are interested in and qualified for, you can click the "Apply Now" button found at the end of the posting. If this is your first time applying at Black Diamond, you will be prompted to complete a profile, upload a resume and answer a few questions. If you are a returning applicant who would like to apply for an open position, at the top of the job posting will be a link for "Returning Applicants." Here you can apply for the job and update your profile information.
All applicants must go through the Online Application Process. We do not accept walk-in applicants. We also are unable to process resumes sent via mail, fax or email.
We Contact You
After you have successfully applied for an open position online, Black Diamond Equipment will send a notification to the email address that you placed on file, advising you that we have received your information and that nothing further is required from you. (Please make sure you check your SPAM email folder as sometimes the notifications can be filtered into it.)
How We Interview
Depending on the position, either Human Resources or the hiring manager for the position will keep you informed regarding the status of your application. You may be asked to interview via phone and/or in person. We look forward to reviewing your application and wish you the best in your job search.
At Black Diamond Equipment we offer employees and their eligible dependents a wide range of benefits. Some of these benefits include:
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Company-funded Life Insurance
- Company-funded Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Supplemental Dependent Life Insurance
- Supplemental Accident Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Vacation Time and Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retail Discounts
- Dog-friendly workplace
Benefit eligibility varies according to employment status.
FAQ's
How do I search for or apply for jobs?
What if I'm having trouble logging on to your site after I have applied?
Can I apply in person or mail my resume and cover letter?
How long after I submit my application can I expect to hear from Black Diamond Equipment?
How can I best prepare for my interview?
How do I know if a position is still open or if it has been filled?
Is there opportunity for career advancement at Black Diamond Equipment?
Where is Black Diamond Equipment's corporate headquarters?
How do I contact you and get directions?
How do I apply for a European career?
How do I search for or apply for jobs?
The jobs that are available appear under the "Current Open Positions" on the careers page. By clicking on the job title, the description will open and allow the candidate to read more about the job. If you meet the qualifications for the position, click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the job description to start the application process. Complete the requested information, upload or cut and paste your resume as instructed, then click through until the process is completed. An email acknowledgement will be sent to you after you submit your application.
What if I'm having trouble logging on to your site after I have applied?
If you have forgotten your password, click on the "Login Now" button for Returning Applicants. Then you can click the "Click here if you have forgotten your login information" link on the employment website and your password will be emailed to the email address you provided. If you still have problems accessing your account, please contact us via email at jobs@bdel.com and we'll be happy to assist you.
Can I apply in person or mail my resume and cover letter?
The way to apply for a position is right here at our employment website. We are not able to accept walk-in applicants at our headquarters in Salt Lake City. Also, resumes received by mail will not be considered for open positions. You are required to apply for positions on the employment website. If you require assistance applying, please contact us at jobs@bdel.com.
How long after I submit my application can I expect to hear from Black Diamond Equipment?
An email acknowledging receipt of application/resume is sent to candidates after they apply for a position. Human Resources and hiring managers will contact candidates via email or phone if they would like to move forward with an interview. If a candidate is not selected for an interview an email acknowledgement will be sent to the email address on file. If your application is receiving addtional consideration by a hiring manager, it may be two to four weeks before you receive a response or update on your status. In some cases, it may take a bit longer depending on the number of applicants under consideration.
How can I best prepare for my interview?
Learn about the position and Black Diamond Equipment before your interview.
Identify your own skills, improvement opportunities, interests and goals. Be on time, and have any requested materials with you. During the interview, provide examples that illustrate your skills and competencies. Prepare your own questions so you can learn more about the position and company.
How do I know if a position is still open or if it has been filled?
Once a position is filled or no longer available, it will not appear in the job search list and will be removed from your online profile if you applied for it.
Typically we collaborate with colleges and universities to notify students of the availability of our limited internship positions. If you are interested in an internship at Black Diamond Equipment, please check the US Careers tab for openings. We do not accept applications for internships unless an internship is posted.
Is there opportunity for career advancement at Black Diamond Equipment?
Yes, there is opportunity for career advancement at Black Diamond Equipment, and employees are given full consideration for open positions whenever possible.
Where are Black Diamond Equipment's corporate headquarters?
Our corporate headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains.
If you have questions about our application or hiring process, please email us at jobs@bdel.com.
How do I apply for a European career?
Open European Careers can be found on the Europe Careers Tab at the top of this page. To apply, please send your resume to the contact information provided on the job posting.
The Wasatch Front of Utah offers nearly unlimited outdoor opportunities for Black Diamond Equipment employees. Multiple world-class ski areas and vast backcountry terrain with an average yearly snowfall of 500 inches make pre-work skiing (aka, dawn patrols) a regular occurrence. The canyons of Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood and American Fork offer thousands of rock and ice routes, and the red rock deserts of Moab and southern Utah are popular weekend destinations. Lunchtime rides and runs are had on dozens of trails within minutes of Black Diamond Equipment headquarters.
In addition to the unparalleled outdoor opportunities, Salt Lake City is home to ample cultural diversions, such as great restaurants, bars, theater, art and live music. Unique neighborhood districts, bike-friendly streets and low average home prices also contribute to Salt Lake City's laid-back appeal.
Check out the following links for more info:
www.utah.gov/residents/newcomers.html
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System Administrator
Location
Europe-Careers
Department
MIS / IT
Job Description
Position Summary • The successful candidate will provide technical support services for our server, storage and backup infrastructure, working in collaboration with our global infrastructure team. As a member of a small European based team the position demands strong customer service skills providing support both locally and to remote customers. Part of this role requires providing level 1 phone support, solving technical problems and providing desk-side support to our user community. The broad spectrum of skills demanded of this position requires a can-do attitude, a willingness to learn new technologies and push boundaries.
Qualification • 3+ Years work experience supporting a Microsoft/Unix environment. A technical certification is preferred but may be substituted by equivalent experience.
Profile, Skills and General Experience • Candidates should have strong interpersonal and documentation skills as well as technical skills. Languages: English and German. A passion for the outdoors is an asset.
Technical Skills required include:
- Network Troubleshooting (DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN, Firewall)
- Experience working and troubleshooting issues on LAMP stacks
- Working knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, XenServer)
- Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (Netapp), Backup and DR mechanisms
- Experience of enterprise class infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls etc)
- Basic scripting (such as Bash, Shell, Perl, Python)
- Windows XP, Windows 7
- Microsoft and other desktop productivity applications
- Strong experience with an Outlook/Exchange environment
- Active Directory Administration
- PC Hardware and peripherals troubleshooting
- Trend analysis and incident reporting
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required
- Ability to absorb and retain information quickly
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
- Highly self motivated and directed
- Keen attention to detail
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Exceptional customer service orientation
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Black Diamond Equipment AG
attn Craig Foster, Director MIS Europe
Christoph Merian Ring 74153
Reinach, Switzerland
Email jobs@blackdiamond.eu
Phone direct + 41 / 61 564 33 85
Main Phone +41 / 61 564 33 33
Fax + 41 / 61 564 33 34 -
New Career
Location
Europe-Careers
Department
Finanzen
Job Description
Accountant/Bilanz-Buchhalter
Ortsangabe
Europe
Abteilung
Finanzen
Job-Beschreibung
Wir wachsen weiter und suchen daher per 1. April 2012 oder nach Vereinbarung einen flexiblen und motivierten
Bilanz-Buchhalter (w/m)
Black Diamond Inc. • gilt weltweit als einer der führenden Hersteller hochtechnischer Kletter-, Bergsport- und Skiausrüstung. Für unsere Europa Niederlassung mit Sitz bei Basel (Schweiz) suchen wir einen humorvollen Kollegen. Unser 46-köpfiges und dynamisches Team zeichnet sich durch eine offene, kollegiale und aktive Zusammenarbeit aus.
Dein Aufgabengebiet • Innerhalb unseres achtköpfigen Finanzteams bist Du verantwortlich für die Aufzeichnung aller Finanztransaktionen und übernimmst die monatliche Abstimmung aller Hauptbuchkonten, sowie die MWST-Abrechnungen der Schweiz, Deutschland und Norwegen. Du unterstützt uns bei Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüssen (nach US GAAP) und stimmst die Intercompany Forderungen und Verbindlichkeiten ab. Du hast die fachliche Führung der Kreditoren- und Anlagebuchhaltung inne und arbeitest eng mit dem Controller zusammen. Mitarbeitern und Kunden stehst Du für alle Fragen zur Buchhaltung zur Verfügung. Du denkst immer einen Schritt weiter und bist daher interessiert bei verschiedenen Finanzprojekten mit zu wirken.
Dein Profil • Du bist nicht nur ein ausgeprochener Zahlenmensch, der analytisch, strukturiert und zuverlässig arbeitet sondern vorallem auch eine kommunikative und aktive Persönlichkeit. Neben einer kaufmännischen Ausbildung verfügst du über mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im Finanzbereich und/oder eine entsprechende Weiterbildung/ein Studium. Wir erwarten fundierte MS-Office und idealerweise MS Dynamics Navision Kenntnisse. Fliessendes Englisch und Deutsch setzen wir voraus genau so wie Begeisterung für die Outdoor-/Kletter-/Skibranche.
Schlüsselworte • Abstimmung Hauptbuch- und Intercompanykonten; MWST-Abrechnungen; Abschlüsse nach US GAAP; fliessend Englisch und Deutsch; MS Dynamics Navision; Begeisterung für die Outdoor-/Kletter-/Ski-Branche
Black Diamond Equipment AG
att. Myriam Pellet
Christoph Merian Ring 7
4153 Reinach, Switzerland
Email jobs@blackdiamond.eu
Phone + 41 / 61 564 33 87
Fax + 41 / 61 564 33 34 -
Apparel Product Line Manager
Location
Europe-Careers
Department
Sales
Job Description
Black Diamond • is known as one of the world's leading manufacturers of climbing, mountaineering and backcountry equipment. We are looking for a new team member for our European Headquarters based near Basel, Switzerland. The cooperative style of our 46-person team is open, active and mutually supportive.
Position summary • Lead, define, manage, coordinate all sales and marketing activities for the Apparel Product Line in Europe through globally agreed and defined strategic goals and objectives. You will be the lead resource for all topics related to apparel for the launch in Fall 2013 and subsequent seasons and manage the assortment plan for the European market. You are working closely with the apparel team in Salt Lake City, Utah as well as with the European sales management and demand planning to support the business strategy.
Profile • The successful candidate has a strong professional working knowledge of the retail environment, including operations-logistics, sales, marketing and management. You are not only a very active outdoor enthusiast, but also understand the market in ways shaped by your work experience. You have an ability to work effectively across all business disciplines, maintain excellent communication and have a sense of humor. You have a good command of English, German and French. Being an entrepreneurial personality you are looking for a professional challenge, but also for a way to integrate your professional and personal interests.
Keywords • Sales, Marketing and Retail background; work experience in the Outdoor industry; Entrepreneurial skill set; service and solution driven; analytical thinking; team player; languages: English, German, French; experience in the sports we serve
Black Diamond Equipment AG
attn Myriam Pellet, HR Manager
Christoph Merian Ring 7
4153 Reinach, Switzerland
Email jobs@blackdiamond.eu
Phone direct + 41 / 61 564 33 87
Main Phone +41 / 61 564 33 33
Fax + 41 / 61 564 33 34 -
Aussendienst Mitarbeiter (w/m) für die Bereiche Climb, Mountain, Ski
Location
Europe-Careers
Department
Sales
Job Description
Zur Verstärkung unseres Aussendienstes in der deutschen Schweiz suchen wir einen flexiblen und motivierten
Aussendienst Mitarbeiter (w/m) für die Bereiche Climb, Mountain, Ski
Black Diamond • gilt weltweit als einer der führenden Hersteller hochtechnischer Kletter-, Bergsport- und Skiausrüstung. Unser 46-köpfiges und dynamisches Team am Hauptsitz der Europa Niederlassung mit Sitz bei Basel (Schweiz) zeichnet sich durch eine offene, kollegiale und aktive Zusammenarbeit aus.
Aufgabengebiet • Unternehmerisch und eigenständig betreust Du unsere Kunden und Händler in den Bereichen Kletter-, Bergsport und Ski. Du bist für die verkaufstechnischen Marktbedürfnisse in Deinem Gebiet zuständig und führst Schulungen und Seminare durch. Die ambitiösen Verkaufsziele erreichst Du dank Deinem überdurchschnittlichem Einsatz, Deiner hohen Kundenorientierung sowie Deiner Fachkompetenz.
Profil • Du verfügst über fundierte Marktkenntnisse und Verkaufserfahrung in der Outdoor- und/oder Skibranche und bist ein versierter Kletterer und Skifahrer. Du bist gern unterwegs, liebst den Kontakt mit Kunden und kommunizierst professionell. Engagement, Flexibilität und eine gute Prise Humor zeichnen Dich aus. Zudem bringst Du gute Fremdsprachenkenntnisse in Englisch und idealerweise Französisch mit. Du suchst eine langfristige Anstellung in einem dynamischen Unternehmen und möchtest Deine beruflichen und privaten Interessen auf eine sinnvolle Art verbinden.
Schlüsselworte • Markt- und Produktenntnisse in den Bereichen Outdoor, Berg- und/oder Skisport, Verkaufserfahrung, Team Player, Englisch, Französisch, Klettern und Skifahren auf hohem Niveau
Black Diamond Equipment AG
Myriam Pellet
Human Resources
Christoph Merian Ring 7
4153 Reinach, Switzerland
Email jobs@blackdiamond.eu
Phone + 41 / 61 564 33 87
Fax + 41 / 61 564 33 34 -
Customer Sales Representative
Location
Europe-Careers
Department
Dealer Sales and Service
Job Description
In unser junges und humorvolles Team suchen wir eine/n flexible/n und motivierte/n
Customer Sales Representative (100%)
Black Diamond Inc. • gilt weltweit als einer der führenden Hersteller hochtechnischer Kletter-, Bergsport- und Skiausrüstung. Für unsere Europa Niederlassung mit Sitz bei Basel (Schweiz) suchen wir eine/n humorvolle/n Kollegin/en. Unser 46-köpfiges und dynamisches Team zeichnet sich durch eine offene, kollegiale und aktive Zusammenarbeit aus.
Dein Aufgabengebiet • In dieser abwechslungsreichen Funktion bist Du verantwortlich für den gesamten Bestellprozess unserer Kunden aus der Deutschen Schweiz, Österreich, Norwegen und Island. Mit Begeisterung und Engagement verarbeitest du die Bestellungen und Aufträge und berätst die Händler und Sportgeschäftsverkäufer am Telefon. In dieser Drehscheiben-funktion arbeitest du eng mit den Aussendienstmitarbeitenden und Agenten sowie verschiedenen internen Bereichen zusammen (Lager, Finanzen, etc.) um die termintreue und korrekte Abwicklung der Aufträge sicherzustellen und unsere Kunden täglich positiv zu überraschen.
Dein Profil • Diese zentrale Position in der Kundenbetreuung setzt eine dienstleistungs-orientierte, verantwortungsbewusste und selbständige Arbeitsweise voraus. Eine gute Auffassungsgabe und vernetztes Denken helfen dir, die Zusammenhänge rasch zu erkennen und auch in hektischen Situationen den Überblick zu behalten. Idealerweise verfügst du über eine Grundausbildung im kaufmännischen Bereich und hast bereits Berufserfahrung in der Outdoor-Branche (Einzel- oder Grosshandel) gesammelt. Du bist schweizerdeutscher Muttersprache und verfügst über gute Englischkenntnisse; Französisch und/oder Italienischkenntnisse sind von Vorteil. Zudem arbeitest du gewandt mit MS-Office ( v.a. Excel) und kennst idealerweise Microsoft Navison. Du suchst eine professionelle Herausforderung und möchtest deine beruflichen und privaten Interessen wie Klettern-, Berg- und Skisport auf eine sinnvolle Art verbinden.
Schlüsselworte • Bestellungsbearbeitung, Kundenberatung, Schweizerdeutsch, gutes Englisch, Begeisterung für/Erfahrung in der Outdoor- Industrie
Black Diamond Equipment AG
att. Myriam Pellet
Christoph Merian Ring 7
4153 Reinach, Switzerland
Email: jobs@blackdiamond.eu
Phone + 41 / 61 564 33 87
Fax + 41 / 61 564 33 34
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