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About the Organization 2ND ADVENTURE GROUP (2AG) – Brownells, Crow Shooting Supply, (url removed), Big Springs
At 2nd Adventure Group, we Empower the Spirit of Independence and Adventure. Our passion is connecting gunsmiths, firearm enthusiasts, collectors, hunters, competitors, and protectors with products that outfit and enhance their spirit of independence and adventure.
2AG brands are aligned to empower people to be inspired, educated, and outfitted for a lifetime of enjoying outdoor experiences and adventures. We believe the spirit of independence and adventure is a mindset – in the office, on the range, in the field or with your family. It is the foundation – and reason – for everything we do. Our companies include:
• BROWNELLS – the preeminent all-things-firearms company in the world. Founded in 1939 in Montezuma, IA, Brownells’ storied history of connecting firearm and firearm accessory manufacturers with freedom-loving customers is unrivaled.
• CROW SHOOTING SUPPLY – our national wholesale distributor of firearms, ammunition reloading components and shooting accessories. We proudly serve retail gun shops, major sporting goods stores, gun clubs, shooting ranges and government agencies.
• (url removed) – the world’s largest online firearm community, proud to be the gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
• BIG SPRINGS SHOOTING COMPLEX – our premier shooting/hunting facility for law enforcement agencies, shooting clubs/camps, youth groups, private citizens, and 2AG EMPLOYEES!
OUR VALUES
• R.I.C.H. (Respect, Integrity, Courage, Honesty)
• Power of the Platform (collectively leveraging our unique brands)
• Purpose Driven Performance
• Relentless Creativity & Innovation
WHY ADVENTURE WITH US
Put simply, our adventure is fun! If working in a fast-paced, hobby-based business where growth and exploring new frontiers every day excites you, then WE WANT YOU!
Division Brownells
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Description
Adventure Summary
Are you passionate about adventure, the great outdoors, and have a strong commitment to the 2nd Amendment? Do you have proven success as an IT leader in a direct-to-consumer business environment, as well as the technology background and willingness to roll up your sleeves to join the team in developing innovative IT solutions? If you are looking for an IT executive leadership role in a family-owned, growth-minded, customer-centric company just outside the Des Moines metro areaAPPLY NOW!
The Brownells/2nd Adventure Group (2AG) Vice President of Technology will lead all aspects of technology services and oversee the planning and execution of an IT roadmap supporting 2AGs aggressive growth plans. The VP of Technology will report directly to the COOand will serve as an integral part of the companys executive leadership team.
About 2nd Adventure Group (2AG)
At 2nd Adventure Group, we Empower the Spirit of Independence and Adventure. Our passion is connecting gunsmiths, firearm enthusiasts, collectors, hunters, competitors, and protectors with products that outfit and enhance their spirit of independence and adventure.
2AG brands (Brownells, Crow Shooting Supply, (url removed)) are aligned to empower people to be inspired, educated, and outfitted for a lifetime of enjoying outdoor experiences and adventures. We believe the spirit of independence and adventure is a mindset in the office, on the range, in the field or with your family. It is the foundation and reason for everything we do.
Benefits You Will Enjoy
- Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, and Vision packages to fit your needs
- Additional voluntary supplemental insurance plans
- Fully-vested 401(k) company match
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Career Pathing Program
- At cost employee discount
- Full range access at our Big Springs Shooting Complex
- Opportunity to work alongside people who are passionate about adventure and the outdoors!
What You Will Do
Main Duties / Responsibilities
- Directly oversee our core Business Systems, Ecommerce and Marketing Systems, Data and Analytics Platforms, Enterprise Architecture, IT Infrastructure & Security, Vendor Management, and IT Governance
- Define and maintain the overall technology roadmap
- Build and develop a Technology Services team that will work collaboratively with 2AG business leaders to support and enable their goals and objectives
- Provide proactive, strategic, and collaborative leadership forging strong working relationships with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment
- Balance long-term vision with the ability to move and react quickly to current business trends
What You Will Need
Education / Experience
- Minimum of 8 years in an IT leadership role, preferably in a high-growth consumer products environment
- Experience in recruiting and building a high-performing IT team, ensuring global technology resources are aligned to drive success of the business
- Experience with merger and/or acquisition planning and integration
Leadership / Knowledge / Skills
- Strategic thinker, who can see beyond what is and imagine what could or should be
- Proven ability as a business transformation leader, driving ERP or similar technology platform implementations
- Excellent business acumen combined with creative problem solving and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of fundamental business processes of a wholesale distributor and multi-channel retailer
- Proven ability to negotiate with vendors, contractors, and other service providers
- Proven ability to establish IT Governance best practices
- Operates with a high sense of urgency and able to adapt quickly to evolving leadership requirements
- Decisive; not afraid to make difficult decisions
- Holds others accountable and takes responsibility for ones own actions
- Results-driven, disciplined and hard-working, with a focus on setting and meeting deadlines and budgets
- High level of maturity and emotional intelligence; able to inspire others to action through influence and actions
- Ability to attract, develop and retain top technology talent
Culture Fit
- Fosters a warm, authentic, welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment
- Possesses a creative approach to problem solving with a humble, resilient attitude
- Thrives in a fast-paced, non-hierarchical, high-energy business environment
- Possesses unquestionable integrity and personal values
- Shares our passion for adventure, freedom-loving customers, and the 2nd Amendment
Where Youll Be Located
- Grinnell, Iowa
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical Hazards Health and Safety Concerns
- General office environments
- Ergonomics
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. In addition, the employer may consider whether the individual applying for or holding the position is qualified. There are two steps involved in this determination. The first concerns whether the applicant or current employee satisfies the prerequisites for the position. The second step involves whether or not the person can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
EOE Statement Brownells, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at (url removed) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.
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