CONTINENTAL TYRES UK JOINS MAG

Continental Tyres has joined the Motorcycle Action Group as a corporate member.

Conti joins MAG

Continental's UK brand manager Graham Matcham (left) said, “Here at Continental we recognise the great work MAG does to protect and promote motorcycling. Anything that threatens the future of riding, threatens the very motorcycle industry itself. Continental is impressed by the scope of MAG’s campaigning, representing all riders and all forms of the motorcycling. As such, MAG’s profile complements Conti, which provides tyres for every facet of the motorcycle world from dirt bikes to super sports.”

MAG General Secretary Nich Brown (right) said; “After much liaison between the two organisations we are more than pleased to welcome a partnership with such a heavyweight player in the motorcycle world. It seems appropriate that in the year of our 40th birthday, companies of Continental’s stature recognise the maturity of MAG’s lobbying operation and the impact we are making in the political sphere."

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JOB: Area Sales Manager

BRADBURY BROS - AREA SALES MANAGER

CONTACT DETAILS: DENIS BRADBURY, DENISBRADBURY@BTCONNECT.COM

We are a Motorcycle parts & accessories wholesalers, based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Bradbury Bros have been selling directly to the trade since 1979.

Area Sales Manager

Yorkshire to East Midlands. Due to pending retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced sales person to manage existing customers and develop new accounts. Existing contacts in this area would be an advantage.

Write or email in confidence to:- denisbradbury@btconnect.com
Bradbury Bros, Herbert Brown House, Whiteley Street, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD3 4LT


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JOB: Clothing Company Account Manager

JOB: SOUTHERN UK AREA ACCOUNT MANAGER

CONTACT DETAILS: FREDRIK MELLGREN, FREDRIK@JOFAMA.SE

Jofama, the Swedish motorcycle clothing manufacturer, located in the small town of Malung encompasses the 3 brands Jofama, Halvarssons and Lindstrands each representing a different market sector with a history spanning over 10 decades.

Regarded in Scandinavia as the premier brand building its reputation on high performance products designed to function in some the harshest conditions to be found anywhere in the world, backed up by industry leading service and support to its dealer network we have a constant desire to remain at the top of our game.

Since 2005 we have been steadily growing in the UK, building our reputation on the same philosophy and to maintain these standards we are now looking to expand our team with the vacancy for an area account manager.

Covering the southern half of the UK the ideal candidate should have previous experience in a similar role and be able to maintain and improve the highest standards of customer support, develop business within our existing dealer network as well as expand business in undeveloped territories. A sound knowledge of the motorcycle clothing industry, commercial awareness and the ability to instil confidence in our customers is essential.
In return you will receive a competitive package including salary, company car and all the usual benefits associated with a position of this type.

Please apply in writing or via email with covering letter and CV to:- Fredrik@jofama.se Or Fredrik Mellgren c/o Jofama Ltd, Unit 4 Whitwick Business Centre, Whitwick Business Park, Stenson Road, Coalville, Leicestershire. LE67 4JP.

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JOB: LECTURER IN MOTORCYCLE ENGINEERING

LECTURER IN MOTORCYCLE ENGINEERING

CONTACT DETAILS: , RECRUITMENT@SOUTH-THAMES.AC.UK , 020 8918 7177
South Thames College, now incorporating Merton College, is South London’s largest provider of post-16 education and training. Judged “good” by Ofsted, the College has already made significant progress towards becoming outstanding.

Major investment in the redevelopment of the college’s main sites at Wandsworth and Merton has resulted in first class facilities, unmatched in the region, which we believe our learners deserve. 

We are looking for ambitious individuals who share our commitment to excellence and who look forward to being part of a dynamic team working together to achieve our vision of building an outstanding and inclusive college. 

Lecturer in Motorcycle Engineering 

Salary: £26,297 - £38,227 p.a. inc. London weighting
Job Ref: J1608 

The School of Engineering and Building Services, is a multi site School with this post based at our Merton Campus. The area covers an appropriate range of courses and programmes ranging from level 1 to level 3 Motorcycles. Our curriculum provision consists of 16-18 and adult age ranges across all levels. We also have an adult market running full-cost courses at beginner and advanced levels in the evenings. 

We are looking to recruit a committed, practical and experienced tutor to deliver the theory and practice on full time and part time courses in the School. You will need to have good administrative skills for lesson planning, schemes of work, monitoring and marking of learner work, and the required administration for recording student’s achievements and their work records. 

The benefits package includes generous annual leave, final salary pension, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training. 

Closing date for the return of completed applications is Wednesday 6th March 2013. 
To apply please download a recruitment pack from http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/jobs.aspx 

Alternatively e-mail recruitment@south-thames.ac.uk or telephone 020 8918 7177 quoting the job reference. 

Please note CVs are not accepted. 

South Thames College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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One for the diary: PRESCOTT HILL CLIMB

PRESCOTT HILL CLIMB

07/04/2013

Prescott Bike Festival : Sunday 7 April 2013 : Gotherington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk/exhibitors

As well as the famous hill climb the event will host a large display of historic, modern and race bikes in the paddock, various bike clubs and appearances by racing VIPs and celebrities.

The Prescott Bike Festival 2013 introduces a number of new features including a 'Happy Hour' featuring rare race machinery and factory bikes running the hill, as well as celebrity riders on some rare or exotic machinery.

Festival organiser, Gordon Downie, says: “Obviously the unique opportunity to ride the hill is a major attraction, but the Prescott Bike Festival promises so much more. With all major motorcycle manufacturers in attendance, fans will get the chance to see all the major models up close and personal, a host of trade stands as well as famous racers and great lunchtime entertainment too. The festival really is set to offer something for every motorcycle fan.”

Commercial Stand Rates: £3.00 per square metre
For all bookings / booking enquiries click here
Trade bookings close March 15th.

Venue:
Prescott Hill Climb, Gotherington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9RD

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Suzuki's one-millionth GSXR celebrations

Suzuki's one-millionth GSXR celebration- what's happening:

Back in 1985 the GSXR was born - and it's been a massively popular machine. Number 1,000,000 is about to roll off the production line and Suzuki are marking this milestone with a limited edition GSXR1000Z.

The Suzuki GSXR1000Z Limited Edition - just 118 coming to the UK

 
There will only be 1985 of these produced (significant to when it was first launched) and only 118 of these will be coming to the UK. A real collectors item, RRP £11,799.

The bike will be supplied with a paddock stand, tyre valve cap set and GSXR cover. It will also come with:

• Special white paint

• Distinctive red nose cone

• Celebratory tank graphic

• Gold forks

• Red anodised fork caps

• Black Brembo monobloc calipers with red lettering

• Wheel stripes

• Numbered serial plate

• Special key fob

Yoshimura (via Performance Parts Ltd, official UK Yoshimura Distributor) will supply the following high quality, Yoshimura branded items:

• Exhaust end can

• Inspection cap

• Oil filler plug

• Case saver kit
  
  

  

  High Quality Yoshimura parts

  
  
• Steering nut

• Bar end weights

• Rear stand bobbins
  
  

  

  Yoshimura end-can

  
  
  It's a real head-turner, a fitting 'special' marking this amazing milestone in the bike's history.
  
  For more information on Suzuki bikes in the UK please click here

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TRI-MOTIVE

Tri-Motive - sales positions availab/e

Area Sales Manager – South West & South Wales

Growing, dynamic distribution company require Sales Manager to cover South Wales & West.

Basic Salary / Commission / Bonus Scheme / Company Car

Sales Agents also required for Scotland and Ireland

Please send CVs to: enquiries@tri-motive.com or Stefan Rees, TriMotive, SA1 Business Park, Langdon Road, Swansea. SA1 8QY


ROB HUNTER & CO LTD

An opportunity exists to join a well-established Motorcycle Accessory Wholesaler as a Sales Representative.

Based in the Southampton area the successful applicant will service Motorcycle dealerships in Dorset, Hampshire and Berkshire. Sales experience is not essential but contacts in the Motorcycle trade would be an advantage. Payment by both salary and commission. 

Contact: Rob@robhunter.biz 

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