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Create brilliant designs. Tame technology. Manufacture and sell worldwide. Surprise and delight consumers. Sleep when you can.

Just another day at Griffin Technology.

Griffin Technology designs and builds the accessories people need to get the most out of their digital media players, computers, TVs, home & car stereos. Since our start on a kitchen counter in 1992, we’ve grown to become one of the largest providers of accessories for personal computing and digital media in the world. Our hallmarks? Brilliant design. Breakthrough uses of technology. And worldwide distribution through leading big box and specialty retailers. Our approach has given birth to some of the best known accessories in the digital entertainment and personal computer markets.

We're worldwide, and we're proud to call Nashville home. We're growing. And if you're amazing, we're looking for you.

Open Positions

Sales Account Manager - Distributor/Retail 5/14/2013

General Responsibilities:

Increase sales by servicing existing accounts as assigned by the Director of Sales – B2B. Maintain thorough knowledge of industry products and services. Create proposals, negotiate agreements, establish pricing for customers. Interface with Purchasing, Production, Marketing, Product Management, and Accounting departments regarding product needs, lead times, and credit issues. Assist Director of Sales in creation of proposals, pricing, and marketing program implementation related to assigned goals.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Service existing accounts thoroughly, technically, and administratively.
  • Expand sales to existing accounts through new and existing products and services.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales goals/quotas. Take appropriate action and focus on meeting and exceeding communicated goals.
  • Assist Director of Sales in developing new methods and approaches to finding and attracting new business.
  • Prioritize and concentrate efforts on most attractive accounts.
  • Assist management in direction of increased customer service, revenue and gross profit support.
  • Assist Director of Sales in direction of new product, marketing, pricing, policy, and procedure developments.
  • Communicate ideas, challenges, and issues as they arise.
  • Contribute to a healthy, enjoyable, and productive company environment.
  • Know the Griffin product line thoroughly and continue to learn with every new product launch.
  • Perform all duties of the Account Manager in a fast and quickly changing market.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment.
  • Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Required Skills:

  • College graduate required
  • Minimum 2 years experience selling to distributors or retail product managers; preferably in the consumer electronics category.
  • Experience selling to 2nd tier retail accounts is a plus
  • Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
  • Skills using Mac OS and Salesforce CRM is a plus

This is a full-time position at our home office in Nashville, TN. We are looking to fill this position immediately.

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Customer Support Technician 5/9/2013

Job Description

The Support Technician will provide end user support and technical issue resolution via email and phone, and contribute to the best customer service and technical support team in the industry. Griffin Support strives to provide friendly service, gives users good advice on product features, and tracks and reports issues as they happen. You will report directly to the Customer Support Manager.

Skills Required

  • A sincere love for gadgets, consumer electronics, and assisting end users in a patient and professional manner.
  • Excellent reading comprehension, grammar, and problem-solving.
  • Knowledge of Macs, including knowledge of various operating systems and standard applications.
  • Knowledge of PCs, including XP and Vista.
  • Typing proficiency: 40-60 wpm.
  • Self motivated, detail-oriented and organized.
  • Fluency in other languages is a plus.
  • At least two years of post-secondary education required. A four-year degree is preferred.
  • Previous work experience in Customer Service or other Service Industries is preferred.

    • This is a full-time position at our home office in Nashville, TN. We are looking to fill this position immediately.

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Jr. Project Manager 5/2/2013

General Responsibilities

  • Manage timelines, processes, people and tasks for new product development in a multi-project environment
  • Lead cross-functional teams to resolve new product design, timing, quality and budget issues
  • Coordinate new product development with manufacturing facilities, including tooling, assembly, and quality control
  • International travel required twice per year or as needed

Required Skills

  • Detail-oriented critical thinker
  • Excellent written and oral communication, and conflict resolution skills
  • Basic understanding of plastics tooling manufacturing is a plus
  • Basic understanding of cut and sew manufacturing is a plus
  • 1-2 years Project Management experience in consumer goods product development is a plus
  • Knowledge of Agile Software is a plus

Ideal Candidate

  • Desire to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
  • Able to handle quick turnaround of last-minute requests/projects
  • Has great time-management skills
  • Has the ability to track/maintain individual project development time lines
  • Able to use project management software to complete tasks, manage files, maintain data integrity, and track projects to completion

This is a full-time position at our home office in Nashville, TN. We are looking to fill this position immediately.

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iOS Developers 3/19/2013

Griffin is seeking iOS developers of all skill levels to help conceive, design, develop, and support applications to compliment our unique and expanding catalog of mobile accessories. You will be part of an energetic and creative team that works hard to create great software and hardware, but also remembers to have some fun along the way! We are seeking individuals that are passionate about their craft and finding creative solutions to complex and interesting problems.

This position will be based in Nashville, Tennessee. Compensation for these positions will be commensurate with the candidate's level of experience.

Required skills:

  • BS CS/CE or equivalent.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively and manage your time effectively.
  • Strong desire to acquire new skills and continuously refine your craft.
  • Proficient in Objective-C development.
  • Proficient in iOS (iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad) development.
  • Proficient with Xcode, Interface Builder, and associated development utilities such as Instruments.

Preferred skills:

  • Experience developing in C and/or C++.
  • Experience developing for OS X.
  • Experience developing for alternative mobile platforms.
  • Experience with source code management including git and subversion.
  • Familiarity with UI/UX design.
  • Familiarity with the External Accessory framework.
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Android Developer 3/19/2013

General Responsibilities

  • Develop mobile Android based applications
  • Work with development team members from multiple departments in the production of a finished product
  • Complete on-going maintenance of existing projects
  • Complete projects that would port iPhone applications to Android

Required Skills

  • Extensive experience with Android application development using Android SDK
  • Expert knowledge of Java
  • Strong interaction and design sense *Photoshop experience is a plus
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • BA/BS or equivalent work experience required

Ideal Candidate

  • Is a self-starter, and highly motivated team player
  • Is self-motivated to explore new technologies, applications and environments
  • Has 5+ years experience as a developer of interactive projects
  • Has extensive experience developing for Android
  • iOS development experience would be a definite plus

This is a full-time position at our home office in Nashville, TN. We are looking to fill this position immediately.

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Why Griffin?

You mean besides getting paid to create things with amazing, creative people?

  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
  • Amazing health, dental and vision coverage (yeah, really)
  • 401k matching
  • MAME Arcade Cabinet in the lobby
  • Really good (and free) local-roast coffee
  • Easily the coolest office space in Nashville (a restored 100-year-old factory)
  • Free Lunch Fridays

We call Nashville home

LA's weather is hard to beat. And Boston's got great start-ups. But we call Nashville, Tennessee home.

Most of our positions will be based in Nashville, a city that ReadWriteWeb and others have tagged as one of the best cities in the world for tech start-ups. We consistently show up in all kinds of top 10 lists for livability, affordability, family-friendliness, cultural offerings and musicians per capita.

Our music scene is amazing. Great place for foodies. And we're home to one of Rolling Stone's Best Record Stores in the USA (Incidentally, if you understand why we think that's important, you'll begin to understand the kind of company we are).