I started Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com back in 2004 when i was in need of work. I have been in the motorcycle Industry for 16 years and there has never been a way to look for employement in this industry other than word of mouth. MIJ has been working to change this by offering the industry first motorcycle industry specific job board.

Responsible for leading, coaching and managing an outside sales force for the Southwest Region.Western Powersports distributes Powersports (Motorcycle, ATV, UTV, Snowmobile & Watercraft) related parts, accessories and apparel to Powersports dealers nationwide.(press release)BOISE, ID – December 19, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) - Western Power Sports (WPS) is proud to announce the recent hire of Alex Baylon as its new southwest regional sales manager.WPS-Alex-BaylonAlex brings over 20 years of motorcycle industry experience to the WPS team. You may be familiar with Alex Baylon as the owner and founder of MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com (MIJ).“WPS is a perfect fit for me”, said Alex Baylon. We have had a long history of working together, and this opportunity will allow me to help WPS grow the distribution efforts of MIJ, while managing the southwest region. This will also allow me to get some valuable insight into the retail end of the powersports market.“Alex Baylon was a perfect match for us as we already had a working relationship for the past few years,” said WPS National Sales Manager, Doug Riipinen. “He will be based out the heart of the region in Carlsbad, California, which will create a lot more growth opportunity.”For more information about WPS, and its expanding list of brands offerings, visit wps-inc.com..

Personnel Files is a column on Dealernews magazine that gives tips and advice in all aspects of employment in the motorcycle industry, including hiring practices, retention, turnover, recruiting, interviewing, etc. Helping connect employers and job seekers and informing them of what each other is looking for is what i hope to inform the reader with. Welcome back Dealernews and check out the first issue of Dealernews.

Personnel Files is a new column on MPN that informs dealers on staffing. A view of all aspects of employment in the motorcycle industry, including hiring practices, retention, turnover, recruiting, interviewing, etc. Helping connect employers and job seekers and informing them of what each other is looking for is what i hope to inform the reader with.

I was in charge of everything that had to do with Motocross. The company builds Snow Goggles, Sunglasses, Apparel, and Motocross Goggles.I was involved in every aspect of the motocross division for the company. My priority was to grow sales and brand awareness, while also being heavily involved in product development. During my time at Dragon i managed to grow sales 25% over its best year, and 40% over previous year sales.

Key Account Manager in charge of all large dealer direct accounts for Scott USA.

National Sales & Marketing Manager in charge of sales & marketing for the USA.

Inside Sales Rep in charge of the Eastern US and outside Sales Reps.