Work Tips & Insights

Landing a job where you actually get paid to talk about the boardsports or outdoor pursuits you love is the dream. But navigating the commercial side of passion-led industries can still be a maze of corporate jargon. You see job postings for “Territory Managers,” “Account Executives,” and “Inside Sales,” and it can be hard to know what your day-to-day life will actually look like. Here is the breakdown of the primary sales titles you’ll come across, translating job descriptions into reality.

You’ve just scored a dream job and you’re ready to ditch your current gig. In a burst of pure chaos, you decide to quit by rollerblading through the office, blasting “Bohemian Rhapsody” and slapping a resignation letter scribbled in glitter pen onto your boss’s desk. Here’s how to exit like a pro, with enough style to keep your credibility intact.

Here are some of the most in-demand skills in the boardsports industry that have absolutely nothing to do with your ability to ride:

Fletch is an Athlete Manager, or ‘Talent’ Manager for NC Management in Australia. But what does Ryan actually do day-to-day as a talent manager? Does he wheel deals like Jerry McGuire? We sat down with Fletch to find out…

What does a ‘Head of Partnerships’ do? We caught up with URBNSURF’s James Miles to chat about his day-to-day, some perks of his role and clear up any misconceptions that all he does is get chlorine barrels from 9 to 5.