Commercial Manager Climbing Gyms & Wild Country (M / F)

Oberalp Group; Bolzano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading outdoor equipment company is looking for a Commercial Manager to develop its Climbing Gym Business Unit. Responsibilities include driving sales growth, aligning strategies with marketing efforts, and building relationships in the climbing community. Ideal candidates will have a background in business or marketing and strong connections in the climbing industry. Join a passionate team where climbing is more than just business—it's a lifestyle.

Competenze

• Proven experience in a commercial role in the outdoor or climbing gym industry.
• Strong understanding of climbing culture and the outdoor market.
• Creative mindset and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Mansioni

• Drive omni-channel growth for Wild Country.
• Align marketing, product, and sales execution.
• Attend trade shows and key account meetings.

Conoscenze

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Knowledge of climbing culture

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Master’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Wild Country is a heritage climbing brand within the Oberalp Group. We are building a fast-growing Climbing Gym Business Unit, bringing our brands and services to the heart of the indoor climbing scene. To support our expansion, we are looking for a Commercial Manager who will lead the commercial development of Wild Country and our Climbing Gym Business.

Responsibilities

• Drive omni-channel growth for Wild Country through new and existing distribution
• Align marketing, product, and sales execution with commercial goals
• Attend trade shows, key account meetings, and regional activations to gather market insights and build brand presence
• Identify and execute partnerships with key climbing gyms across priority markets
• Create commercial opportunities with gyms to increase brand visibility and revenue
• Be the internal ambassador for the climbing gym business within the Oberalp organization
• Implement brand distribution strategies across all channels to exceed market share targets
• Analyze sell-in and sell-out data and competitor insights to refine growth strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams to create and deliver effective selling strategies
• Act as the point of contact for trade marketing teams and ensure consistent use of marketing assets across all communications
• Use market expertise and climbing knowledge to identify trends and consumer preferences
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support commercial and product strategy decisions

Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Product Development, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus
• Proven experience in a commercial role in the outdoor or climbing gym industry
• Strong understanding of climbing culture and well-connected in the gym and outdoor market
• Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative mindset and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• High availability to travel frequently

What we offer

Join our passionate team and become part of a culture where climbing is more than business—it’s a way of life. We are looking forward to hearing from you.