
Stonz Careers
Are you a passionate, unconventional thinker who is looking to join an excellent team? Join us in our mission to make outside easy for parents and children, so we can raise a better next generation of human beings.
Current openings:
- Participate in the development of new footwear styles from concept to commercialization.
- Collaborate with the product team to ensure footwear meets functional, aesthetic, and brand requirements.
- Work closely with factories and suppliers to source materials, components, and samples while ensuring quality and cost objectives are met.
- Oversee fit testing and wear trials, collecting feedback to refine designs and improve performance.
- Ensure technical specifications, including blueprints, materials, and construction methods, align with manufacturing capabilities.
- Manage timelines, approvals, and communication with overseas factories to ensure smooth product launches.
- Identify and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, ensuring products are developed efficiently and to Stonz's standards.
- Stay informed on industry trends, material innovations, and sustainability practices in footwear development.
- 2–5 years of experience in footwear development, engineering, or a related field.
- Degree in Industrial Design, Engineering or or equivalent professional experience.
- Deep understanding of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes, from concept to production.
- Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers (Vietnam or China experience is a plus).
- Proficiency in creating and reviewing technical packages, blueprints, and fit evaluations to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot production challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent project management and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and meet development timelines.
- Ability to inspire, mentor, and collaborate with other team members to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
- Passion for outdoor, kids', or sustainable footwear, with a keen interest in industry trends and material innovations.
Full-Time
Dental, Life, Medical, Paid Time Off, Vision
Job description
We are seeking aYou will have the opportunity to be involved in every stage of the product development process—from concept and design to sourcing, production, and final execution. Additionally, you will serve as a primary point of contact with our manufacturing partners, working to bring innovative, functional, and high-quality footwear solutions to market. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing brand and make a tangible impact on the future of Stonz footwear.
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Qualifications & Experience
About Stonz:
We are STONZ. We make outside easy for kids and their parents! We are a fast-growing premium kid's footwear and outdoor apparel brand with a mission to save parents time when getting outdoors. Our products are smartly designed, specifically for kids, are vegan, and safety tested for chemicals and toxic materials. And most important our products last a long time... Stonz are known for being passed along to other children making them a sustainable solution for any parent!
We find the need to connect and collaborate as a team in person. We work from home Mon/Wed/Friday and come to the office Tuesday and Thursdays. We live our values which are Doing What It Takes, Curiosity, Collaboration, Trust and Humility. If this type of energy moves you, we'd like to meet you!
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- Develop and execute comprehensive brand and content marketing strategies.
- Ensure the brands messaging and positioning in the market are consistent across all platforms
- Maintain the brand identify, such as logo, design, voice and tone to create a cohesive and impactful customer experience
- Collaborate with creators and ambassadors to produce engaging content.
- Coordinate with events and community PR teams to enhance brand visibility.
- Work alongside the Digital Platforms Manager to optimize cross-channel marketing campaigns & content.
- Manage social media channels and create compelling content that resonates with our audience.
- Monitor and analyze performance metrics to refine marketing strategies.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and incorporate innovative marketing techniques.
- Foster a fun and passionate marketing culture within the team.
- Influence editorial articles and secure media coverage in top-tier publications.
- Manage and grow our blog by increasing traffic and engagement.
- Plan and execute product and marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness and sales.
- Increase brand engagement through high-quality content that aligns with brand values.
- Build and maintain relationships with creators, ambassadors, and community partners.
- Provide regular performance reports with actionable insights to improve marketing efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Proven experience in brand and content marketing, preferably in a similar role.
- Experience in brand building and marketing is essential.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and content creation.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Creative mindset with a passion for modern marketing techniques.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Full-Time
Dental, Life, Medical, Paid Time Off, Vision
Job description
We are seeking an energetic, and creative Brand and Content Marketing Manager who loves brand building, social media and content creation. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about modern marketing techniques and has a brand-centric experience and approach. You will work closely with our marketing team, product team, content creators, ambassadors, public relations agency and community.Key Responsibilities:
Key Deliverables
Qualifications:
About Stonz:
We are STONZ. We make outside easy for kids and their parents! We are a fast-growing premium kid's footwear and outdoor apparel brand with a mission to save parents time when getting outdoors. Our products are smartly designed, specifically for kids, are vegan, and safety tested for chemicals and toxic materials. And most important our products last a long time... Stonz are known for being passed along to other children making them a sustainable solution for any parent!
We find the need to connect and collaborate as a team in person. We work from home Mon/Wed/Friday and come to the office Tuesday and Thursdays. We live our values which are Doing What It Takes, Curiosity, Collaboration, Trust and Humility. If this type of energy moves you, we'd like to meet you!
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- Prospecting and Lead Generation: Identify and research potential retailers in the children’s shoes and apparel market. Utilize various methods such as cold calling, networking, and attending trade shows and events in assigned territories to generate leads and build a robust sale pipeline.
- Client Relationships Management: Develop and nurture relationships with existing and prospective retailers to understand their needs, preferences, and purchasing patterns.
- Product Presentation: Conduct engaging in-person and/or virtual product presentations to highlight the features, benefits, and uniqueness of Stonz’ product assortments. Effectively communicate our brand’s story, mission, and commitment to prospective buyers.
- Negotiation and Closing: Collaborate with retailers to negotiate pricing and conditions to secure sales agreements and overcome objections to drive successful deal closures.
- Sales Reporting: Partnered with the US Sales Manager to maintain accurate records of sales activities, including leads, meetings, and sales order using JOOR platform.
- Market Research and Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, consumer preferences and competitor activities related to baby & children’s shoes and apparel.
- Proven record of success in B2B sales, preferably in the baby & children’s footwear and apparel market.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
- Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, related field, or equivalent experience.
Company Overview ?
We are STONZ (www.stonz.com) — MAKING OUTSIDE EASY! We are a fast-growing Canadian premium brand specializing in baby & children's footwear and apparel for ages 0-6 years old. Our mission is to Make Outdoor Easy for both kids and parents, with award-winning, kid-centric, and long-lasting products for every season.
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Compensation
This is a commission-based position with uncapped earning potential. Successful candidates will receive competitive commissions on sales generated.
Location
This role is external to Stonz as an independent sales representative based in the USA and will require regular travel within their assigned territories.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.