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Accounting

  Accountant
First to the Finish is seeking an experienced Accountant to Head the Accounting Department. The successful individual will be responsible for all accounting duties performed in the department. The individuals will coordinate all of the activities of the department personnel.
Job Responsibilities:
    Cash application
  • Monitor and collect past- due accounts
  • Perform customer collection activities
  • Investigate and resolve account discrepancies that may arise
  • Collaborate with sales force to resolve customer payment issues
  • A/R and GL account reconciliation and analysis and internal/external report generation
  • Backup for other finance function
  • Other tasks as required
    • Minimum Requirements:
    • Firm grasp of accounting principles with proven accounting background.
    • Working knowledge of accounting software
    • Ability to multi-task and coordinate and direct the efforts of others
    • Associates Degree or relevant experience
    • Positive attitude and pleasant demeanor.
    • 4+ years related experience
IT / WEB

  IT Administrator
IT Administrator

First to the Finish, Inc. provides sports equipment and apparel to high schools, colleges and clubs in track and field, volleyball and competitive swim markets. We have 4 ecommerce web sites with growing popularity. We are looking for an experienced IT Administrator to join our team.

Duties:
  • Responsible for all aspects of information technology including telephone system, computer network, hardware and software, office equipment/machinery (printers, fax machines, scanners, copiers).

Systems Required to Support:
  • Windows 2000/2003 Server OS
  • Linux OS
  • HTML development for public and internal website (basic HTML knowledge)
  • Experience with HTML emails and the limitations of various email clients
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • 2 year experience minimum.
  • College degree is required

Other:
  • Compeititive compensation package
  • Please apply with cover letter and resume with salary requirements to jobs@firsttothefinish.com
  • Please visit us at www.firsttothefinish.com www.sportwide.com www.nonstopvolleyball.com
Modeling

  Models Wanted
First to the Finish , Inc. is looking for track & field , swim and volleyball catalog models.
We are looking for the most photogenic men and women of all ethnic backgrounds who have an athletic physique.

Apply online
Sales & Marketing

  Sports Equipment/Apparel Sales Representative

First to the Finish, Inc. provides sports equipment and apparel to high schools, colleges and clubs in track and field, volleyball and competitive swim markets. We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic team member to develop and manage customer accounts.

Successful candidates will be involved in all areas from client base development to marketing strategies. First to the Finish, Inc. offers a fast-pace professional environment with the opportunity for individuals to grow and advance within the company.

Duties
1. Maintain current customer base while developing new customers and markets.
2. Develop and execute strategies to meet and exceed monthly and annual sales goals.
3. Travel to regional and national events promoting First to the Finish divisions.
4. Assist in catalog development.
5. Develop promotional programs and strategies.
6. Work the sports clinics and shows.

Other Skills:

  • Individual should be detail oriented and hard working, an exceptional work ethic with the ability to get things done in a fast-paced, multi-tasked work environment.
  • Strong interpersonal communication ability with both upper management and customers.
  • Must be able to lead project tasks without daily supervision. Must have strong time management and team communication skills.
  • Must be organized with all projects including catalog development and marketing strategies.
  • Keen attention to detail hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter.

Requirements:
  • Background in Track and Field is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Marketing or related field.
  • Frequent travel.
  • Must relocate to Carlinville, Illinois or surrounding area.
  Customer Service Representative

We are seeking full time customer-friendly Service Reps to handle customer orders, inquiries, track orders, and product returns in our growing call center.

Prior customer service experience preferred, but we will train candidates with the right stuff. Excellent telephone manner, strong communication skills, and PC literacy required.

Available Shift

Attractive Compensation, health Insurance, 401K, Paid holidays and vacation.

Relocation to Carlinville, Illinois is required.

  Competitive Swim Sales Representative

Sportwide is seeking an experienced sales person with competitive swim background, i.e. coach and/or athlete to join the sales and marketing staff. The successful candidate will have a passion for competitive swim and an equal passion to connect with athletes and coaches in a sales capacity. This individual will be the “go-to” person in the competitive swim division.

Sportwide is a division of First to the Finish, Inc. and offer a fast-paced professional environment with the opportunity for individuals to grow and advance within the company.

Duties

  • Field calls from coaches and athletes from all over the nation.
  • Travel to regional and national events promoting Sportwide.
  • Assist in the Sportwide Catalog development.

Required Skills:
  • Knowledge of USA Swimming rules and regulations.
  • Detail oriented and hard working, an exceptional work ethic with the ability to get things done in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal communicational skills with both upper management and customers.
  • Be able to lead projects without daily supervision.
  • Hands-on energetic motivated self starter.

Education and Experiences
  • Background in competitive swim.
  • Strong sales background.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Marketing or related fields.

Other:
  • Full benefits package
  • Must relocate to or within 30 miles of Carlinville, IL.

Sportwide is a division of First to the Finish, Inc.
  Volleyball Teams Sales Executive
Volleyball Team Sales Executive

Nonstop Volleyball provides sports equipment and apparel to high schools, colleges and clubs in track and field, volleyball and competitive swim markets We are seeking a bright, enthusiastic individual with extensive volleyball background to complement our sales staff. The successful candidate will have a passion for volleyball and equal a passion to connect with athletes and coaches in a sales.

Nonstop Volleyball is a division of First to the Finish, Inc. and offers a fast-paced professional environment with the opportunity for individuals to grow and advance within the company.

Duties:
  • Field calls from coaches and athletes from all over the nation.
  • Travel to regional and national events promoting Nonstop Volleyball/First to the Finish.

Required skills:
  • Detail oriented and hard working, an exceptional work ethic with the ability to get things done in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal communicational skills with both upper management and customers.
  • Be able to lead projects without daily supervision.
  • Hands-on energetic motivated self starter.

Education and Experiences
  • Bachelors degree preferably in Business Marketing or related fields.
  • Background in Volleyball is preferred.

Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • 401K, Health Benefits, Vacation

  • Must relocate to or within 30 miles of Carlinville, IL.
Company Contact Information
Please address any correspondence to the address below.
Attn: Employment Opportunities
First to the Finish
1325 North Broad Street
Carlinville, IL 62626
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Phone: (800) 747-9013
Fax: (877) 631-9687
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