Rugged Radios Careers

Headquartered in Arroyo Grande, California Rugged Radios is a nationally recognized manufacturing direct company specializing in communication products used in high noise environments.
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Experience the Difference

Our commitment to delivering world-class service to every customer is unwavering. Every team member maintains a customer-centric standard that keeps our customer return rate at an industry high.

Unleash Your Potential

Be part of a team that thrives on innovation and creativity. We're on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Join us in our mission to push boundaries, spark change, and drive success.


Marketing Team - Entry Level

Job Title: Marketing Team Member
Location: Arroyo Grande - Not a remote position
Compensation Range: $16.00- $20.00 Hourly
Employment Type: Full-time

    • Invitation

            The Rugged Radios Marketing Department is looking for a new entry-level team member! Ideal applicants will be hard-working, willing to learn, and have a great attitude. Team members typically work on a large variety of tasks including web and graphic design, photography, social media, and the generation of imagery and assets that comprise a product or product launch.
          This is an in-house position and applicants must be local to the San Luis Obispo / Arroyo Grande area.

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  • Requirements:
  • • Be friendly and work well with others in a team environment

• Solve problems and be flexible in your duties
• Fundamental experience in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Familiarity with the Google suite of web apps, i.e., Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Drive, and Calendar
• Highly organized and capable of using and maintaining an accessible server file system

  • Preferred Experience (not required - will teach!)
  • • The ability to produce visually appealing designs that align with brand identity
    • Familiarity with development practices on the Shopify platform

• General knowledge of the off road industry in both race and recreation capacities
• Fundamental understanding of radio communication
• Klaviyo email marketing or similar platforms


Events Travel Team

Job Title: Travel Team Associate
Location: Arroyo Grande
Compensation Range: $16.00-$18.00 Hourly
Employment Type: Full-time

    • Invitation

            Does the thought of a turbocharged team setting ignite your soul? If off-road racing makes your heart race and you’re ready to live life in the fast lane, brace yourself for the most exhilarating opportunity of your career!
            As a Rugged Associate and a member of the Travel Team, you play a critical role in supporting the company's presence at outside events. You will perform a variety of duties designed to represent the company professionally including handling sales, resolving technical issues, and ensuring operational efficiency while adhering to safety, accuracy, cleanliness, and organizational protocols.

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  • Requirements:
  • • Team player-communicative

• Outgoing personality
• Customer service orientated
• Travel is in your DNA
• Navigate remote environments and locations with ease
• Open availability: Weekends & weekdays, occasional holidays
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities
• Acquire and apply technical and product knowledge relevant to the job
• Maintain a safe driving record and pass a DMV driving record check


Off-Road Retail Sales Representative

Job Title: Off-Road Sales Representative
Location:
Arroyo Grande
Compensation Range:
$16.00 full-time hourly paid training with commissions after 3 months.
Employment Type:
Full-time, Temp-to-hire.

  • Invitation     

        Are you passionate about off-roading adventures and eager to transform your enthusiasm into a fulfilling career? We invite you to join our team as a dedicated and seasoned Sales Representative. This presents an exciting opportunity to chart a course toward financial success and personal development.

        Rugged Radios is a renowned manufacturer specializing in communication products designed for high noise environments. Our clientele primarily includes individuals utilizing two-way radio communication products for both recreational and business purposes, spanning a range of activities such as on and off-road recreational vehicles, off-road racing, motocross, circle track racing, industrial applications, educational settings, agriculture, fire, police, and aviation.

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Requirements:

  • • Minimum 2 years of B2B and or B2C sales experience in Powersports, off-road, automotive, or related industry.
    • Availability for occasional off-site sales events at trade shows or off-road races (Expenses covered).
  • • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Shopify software platforms.
  • • Familiarity with Social Media particularly Instagram and Facebook along with an understanding of SEO, keyword searches and Google Analytics, with a focus on social selling.
  • • Proven interpersonal skills, establishing strong connections with customers, staff, and management.
  • • Demonstrated aptitude for sales, combining effective telephone skills with the retention of technical product knowledge.
  • • Highly organized, adept at managing multiple projects with shifting priorities.

Social Media Marketing

Job Title: Social Media Marketing
Location: Arroyo Grande
Compensation Range: $20.00-$25.00 hourly
Employment Type: Full-time

  • Invitation

        Do you consider yourself creative, bright, articulate and collaborative? Great! We need the right person to produce a wide variety of projects across multiple areas of focus from social media, graphic design, photography, videography, and email marketing.
        This is not a remote position. To be successful and collaborative, the applicant must be willing to work on-site in our Arroyo Grande, California headquarters marketing department.

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Requirements:

• Generate original and creative social media style content geared toward two-way communication products
• Experience with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, blogging and various other platforms
• Experience with the off-road recreational vehicle industry and or any industry specific arena from which we operate
• Skilled in the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere
• Available for occasional travel to various off road races and trade shows at company expense
• Knowledge of SEO, Google Ad Words highly desired


Paid Internship for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College, or Allan Hancock College Students

Job Title: Paid Work Experience Internship, Tech, Support, or Business Development
Location: Arroyo Grande
Compensation Range: $16.00-$20.00 Hourly DOE
Employment Type: Full-time • Temp-to-hire

  • Invitation

        Jumpstart your career in a dynamic and innovative environment! This internship opportunity is perfect for passionate individuals who are eager to gain hands-on experience in the offroad and communications industries.

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  • Requirements: 

  • • Enrolled student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College or Allan Hancock College
    • Concurrent course of study in related fields such as sales, event management, technical services, manufacturing, business development, engineering or marketing
    • Be socially involved in on-campus clubs or professional affiliations relating to your field of study
    • High school diploma and cyrrently enrolled in college level courses 


Join Our Team at Rugged Radios!

Location: Arroyo Grande
Employment Type: Full or part time

  • Invitation:
        Submit your resume with the link below. Include some details on how you believe your skills and talents can be an asset to Rugged Radios.
    We look forwad to hearing from you!

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Supercharge your career with Rugged Radios!

    Ready to rev up your professional journey? We're always on the hunt for trailblazers, innovators, and off-road enthusiasts. Show us the horsepower behind your skills and talents. Convince us why you're the perfect fit to amplify the success of Rugged Radios!
    Join our team of dynamic individuals who share a passion for the off-roading universe. Unleash your potential and let us know what you're looking for – your adventure with Rugged Radios begins here! We can't wait to welcome you on board!


Compensation & Benefits for Full-Time Associates
Unless specified otherwise during the interview process, the majority of positions commence as temporary-to-hire positions through a local staffing agency. Once the candidate has passed a 90 day probationary period they are offered a full time position with Rugged Radios. Many of these roles are full-time hourly positions, based on a 40-hour work week, with the potential for overtime as necessary or required.

• Medical and dental benefits available after 90-days.
• Five days per year of paid sick time.
• 7 paid holidays anually.
• 2 weeks accrued vacation annually after 90-days
• Participation in our 401K program with a 3% company match, following 1 year of employment.
• A generous product discount.

CCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice Disclaimer
We respect the privacy of our applicants and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. By applying for a position with Rugged Radios, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal data in accordance with this notice and applicable data privacy regulations.

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Information We Collect:
We may collect personal information you provide in your application, resume, or during interviews, which may include but is not limited to your name, contact details, work history, education, and references.

Purpose of Data Collection:
Your personal data is collected for the sole purpose of evaluating your suitability for employment at Rugged Radios. This includes assessing your qualifications, skills, and experience.

Data Retention:
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary for the recruitment process. If your application is successful, your data will become part of your employment record.

Sharing of Information:
Your personal data may be shared with our employees involved in the hiring process, as well as third-party service providers that assist in the recruitment process.

Your Rights:
Under the CCPA, you have the right to request access to, deletion of, and information about the personal information collected during the application process. To exercise your rights or request more information, please contact us at ruggedcareers@ruggedradios.com

Security:
We take reasonable measures to secure and protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

By applying for a position at Rugged Radios, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Notice. Your application is voluntary, and you may choose not to provide certain information. However, this may affect our ability to consider you for employment. Rugged Radios reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Notice as needed to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.

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