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Your Ultimate Guide to Riding the Seattle Great Wheel

by Jeff Totey

It’s hard to believe that one of Seattle’s most iconic attractions is also one of its youngest. Since it opened in June of 2012, thousands of Seattle families and tourists have flocked to the Seattle waterfront to ride the ginormous Ferris wheel perched high above Pier 57. But believe it or not, there are many families who have never taken a ride. The next time you’re looking for things to do in Seattle, head to The Seattle Great Wheel to get a bird’s-eye view of the city like no other. Scroll down to learn more.

 

It’s All About the Wheel

The 175-foot tall Seattle Great Wheel dwarfs your regular run-of-the-mill Ferris wheel by over 100 feet. Located at the end of Pier 57, the Seattle Great Wheel offers spectacular views of the Seattle Aquarium, Elliot Bay, Century Link Field, Mt. Rainer, T-Mobile Park, Space Needle and Pike Place Market. The Wheel features 42 fully enclosed gondolas, so the ride is perfect whatever the weather. (Note: if winds reach sustained speeds of 55 mph or higher or if there are lightning strikes within one mile, it will stop operating.) Other than that, you’re good to go!

What to Expect on the Ride

Each gondola holds up to eight adults which when you do the math, can hold over 300 riders at a time, so the line moves pretty quickly even on the busiest of days. Because ride times vary based on how large the crowd is at any given time of the day, you can expect your tour to last anywhere from 10-20 minutes in length, but that will include at least three full revolutions.

If you only have a few people in your party, it’s likely that you’ll have to share the space with another smaller party of riders. The gondolas are not huge inside–there is just enough room to sit and enjoy the ride. However, if you arrive early or visit on a day that isn’t very busy, they might be able to accommodate you with your own cabin. 

At first, the ride is slow, as all 42 gondolas are loaded with new riders, giving you a chance to really take in the view. Once everyone is on board, you will go on three slow-ish rotations around the wheel depending on how long the boarding process takes. Although this doesn’t sound like long, we promise you that it’s the perfect length of time to be in a gondola with your children. Little ones will be pretty antsy by the end of those 20 minutes and you’ll be ready to bust free as well…no matter how amazing that view is.

Feeling nervous about being up so high? We won’t lie and tell you that it’s no big deal–at a whopping 175 feet tall (that’s over 17 stories!) your heart is likely to skip a beat or two on your first trip around. The littlest ones won’t even notice the height, but older children may get the heebie jeebies. Luckily, the ride is super smooth and you’ll easily be able to distract them with all of the cool sights.

Who Can Ride?

Just about anyone can experience the Seattle Great Wheel. It is wheelchair accessible (however the door width is 30”), the ride is slow and smooth making it appropriate for both pregnant women and babies and given that each gondola can hold up to 1300 pounds, nobody is too big to ride.

The Price of Tickets & Where to Get Them

The Seattle Great Wheel tickets are $14 for adults (age 12 & up); $12 for seniors (65+); $9 for kids (ages 3-9); and anyone age 2 or younger rides for free. While you can always wait in line to purchase your tickets, we recommend you buy them online. However, tickets for children 0-2 and seniors are only available at the ticket booth. There is no service fee to purchase tickets online, but be sure to print them out at home and have them in hand when you arrive. If you only have the confirmation code, you will still have to wait in the regular line to have the tickets printed, which will likely test your patience and your crew’s patience. Tickets are general admission and valid for any date or time that the wheel is open (excluding the by reservation only New Year’s Eve Midnight Ride) and do not expire until used.

What to Bring

The bad news? There isn’t a ton of room in the gondolas, so you’re going to want to pack light. The good news? You can bring a stroller and park it at the bottom of the stairs where you get on the wheel and leave some of your not-so-valuable items in there while you ride. Speaking of strollers, leave your SUV-sized double jogger at home and opt for a smaller umbrella stroller instead. It will be great for little ones who get antsy standing in line. Otherwise, bring clothes for the weather–you will be waiting in line outside in the Seattle elements sunglasses for the ride in the wheel to make sure you can see all the sights and, of course, your camera. Food and drinks are not allowed in the gondolas, so leave the snacks and juice boxes in your stroller.

photo: Kristina Moy

The Great Wheel VIP Experience

If you really want to splurge or plan a very special date night, go for the VIP Experience. The Great Wheel features one special luxury gondola with four leather bucket seats, a stereo system and a glass floor. VIP tickets are $50 each and includes a champagne toast at Fisherman’s Restaurant, a souvenir t-shirt, photo booth photos and priority boarding. Note: the VIP gondola is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

LED Light Shows

The Seattle Great Wheel is covered in over 500,000 LED lights and on weekends (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) you can watch the colorful light show displays. Mid week, the Wheel typically illuminates just the ring beam. Psst…keep an eye out on holidays and game days for special themed light shows—they are especially fun to watch! But guess what? You can also “order” your own custom light show. If you are getting married, having a special event or want to do a baby gender reveal, they can program an array of patterns, letters, colors and designs just for you. Email The Seattle Great Wheel at LightShow@pier57seattle.com for more information.

photo: Kristina Moy

What Else Can You Do at Pier 57?

You can actually plan to spend up to a few hours at Pier 57 (aka Miner’s Landing). In addition to the Great Wheel, the Pier is home to a lesser-known but just as iconic Wings Over Washington flying theater. Expect an experience similar to one you’d find at a Disney theme park. You can read all about the ride here. You’ll also find a historic indoor carousel, the Waterfront Arcade, a variety of places to eat and shops and oddities to check out.

Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan Way – Pier 57
Seattle, WA 98101
206-623-8607
Online: seattlegreatwheel.com

Hours:
Sep.–June: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.–midnight; Sat., 10 a.m.–midnight; Sun., 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

June–Sep.: Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.–midnight

Editor’s Note: Operating hours may change during special times of the year. Visit the website for current hours before you head out. Last ride loads 10 minutes before closing time.

—Jeffrey Totey & Katie Kavulla

 

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After 25 Years, The Gap & Old Navy Are Breaking Up

by Erica Loop

The latest big breakup isn’t between two superstar celebs. Instead, it’s The Gap and Old Navy that are parting ways.

The Gap recently announced the split, detailing what will happen to the two brands. Old Navy, which has seen stellar success in the past few years, will stand alone. The Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic, Intermix and Hill City will now all fall under the umbrella of a still yet-to-be-named new parent company.

photo: Mike Mozart via Flickr/Composite: Keiko Zoll

So why are the brands splitting? Gap Inc.’s Board Chairman, Robert Fisher, said, in a press statement, “Following a comprehensive review by the Gap Inc. Board of Directors, it’s clear that Old Navy’s business model and customers have increasingly diverged from our specialty brands over time, and each company now requires a different strategy to thrive moving forward.”

Fisher also added, “Recognizing that, we determined that pursuing a separation is the most compelling path forward for our brands—creating two separate companies with distinct financial profiles, tailored operating priorities and unique capital allocation strategies, both well positioned to achieve their strategic goals and create significant value for our customers, employees and shareholders.”

What does the split mean for you? If you’re an Old Navy customer, look for more good things to come. But if you’re a fan of The Gap, you may need to find a new mall fave to shop. According to recent reports, Gap Inc. plans on closing 230 specialty stores over the next few years—with the majority being in the United States.

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As of now, Gap Inc. hasn’t announced specific store closures or given any word on the fate of Gap Kids. The Gap (now and post-Old Navy split) will still have an e-commerce presence, making it possible for you to buy from the brand online.

—Erica Loop

 

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Cartoon Network Is Opening Its Very First Hotel & It Looks Like Epic Family Fun

by Shahrzad Warkentin

If staying at a hotel run by cartoon characters sounds like a dream come true for your kids, then pack your bags for a visit to the new Cartoon Network Hotel!

When you check into the new Cartoon Network hotel or when you grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, you’ll be greeted by some of your favorite faces. Characters from Adventure Time, We Bare Bears, The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10 and more will all be employees at the hotel, which promises to give guests an immersive animation experience.

photo: Courtesy of Palace Entertainment

“This is going to be a game changer. With sleek contemporary designs that parents will appreciate and Easter egg type surprises for kids throughout the resort, the entire family will love this place. Cartoon Network’s stories and themes appeal to everyone in a fun whimsical way,” said Rolf Paegert, chief operating officer of Palace Entertainment, which has partnered with Cartoon Network to bring the hotel to life.

The 165 room resort will sit on a nine-acre property featuring an interactive lobby, indoor arcade, a resort-style pool and water play zone, lawn games and an outdoor amphitheater with an oversized movie screen where you can get a first look of never-seen-before cartoons among other family-friendly amenities. There are also a wine bar and coffee lounge for the grown-up cartoon fans.

Each guest room will also be Cartoon Network-themed with interchangeable decor that can be customized around kids preferences.

The Cartoon Network Hotel will be located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania—right next door to the Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park—and is set to open later this summer.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

 

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12 Hidden Secrets of Six Flags You Probably Didn’t Know About

by Shahrzad Warkentin

If you’ve got a family of thrill seekers that love to hang upside down and barrel through the air at 80 m.p.h., then a trip to Six Flags is inevitably in your future. With 16 Six Flags theme parks in the United States, there are plenty of unique adventures to choose from. We’ve rounded up some fun facts and secret tips to help you make the most of your visit, no matter which Six Flags you take on.

photo: Nicolas Henderson via Flickr

1. What Is “Six Flags”?

If you’ve ever wondered where the name Six Flags comes from and why it’s not seven or eight, the answer is in the original park located in Texas. The first theme park to open under the name was Six Flags Over Texas, which debuted in 1961. The name refers to the six nations that have governed Texas since the 1600s, from Spain to the United States. When the park first opened it was divided into six lands that corresponded with those nations and the historical eras for the state.

2. Famous Faces

Even celebrities had to have a summer gig in high school before they became famous. Some of the Six Flags ride operators and food servers you’d definitely recognize today include, singer/songwriter Kelly Clarkson, comedian Jeff Dunham and singer/songwriter John Denver.

photo: Jeremy Thompson via Flickr

3. Record-Breaking Rides

If you want to get the most rides for your money, head to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California where the park holds the record for most roller coasters in the United States. With 19 different rides, Magic Mountain is the reigning champion. All of the Six Flags theme parks combined (including those in Mexico and Canada) offer a record-breaking 120 roller coasters.

4. Year-Long Refills

Six Flags theme parks do not allow outside food and drinks, but if you have a season pass or plan to visit the park more than once a year, you might consider investing in one of the park’s plastic sports bottles. For $25.99 you can purchase an annual Season Drink Bottle that you can refill for free all year long. If you don’t want to invest that much, you can opt for the Refillable Drink Bottle for $14.99 that you can refill for free the same day, after that refills are 99 cents the rest of the year.

photo: Jeremy Thompson via Flickr

5. The Moose Outside Should Have Told You

Six Flags isn’t just home to a handful of celebrity employees, it’s also famous itself. Six Flags Magic Mountain specifically made its film debut in National Lampoon’s Vacation where it played a starring role as Wally World alongside Chevy Chase.

6. Share a Coke to Save

Sodas are best enjoyed as a sometimes treat, but if you do happen to crack open a Coke, save the empty can because it will score you a deal on park entry. Bring your can to any Six Flags park in the United States and you’ll save on the cost of admission, the savings vary by park, but you can save up to $20 depending on the park and day you plan to visit. You’ll save even more if you use the can to pre-purchase your tickets online.

7. Know When to Go

Just like Disneyland and other popular theme parks, Six Flags can get very crowded, which means even longer wait times for rides. To avoid the crowds and inevitable meltdowns that accompany long lines, plan to visit the parks during off-peak days. According to USA Today, you should avoid July and August, which are the peak times, and opt for visiting from April to June or in September when the crowds are the smallest. Going on a weekday versus a weekend is also helpful.

photo: Martin Lewison via Flickr

8. The Originals

While thrill seekers are generally attracted to the newest and biggest rides opening in the parks, there are some hidden gems that offer old-school charm because they are original rides that have been around since opening day. At Six Flags Over Texas hop aboard the Six Flags Railroad that has been chugging along since the park’s inaugural season in 1961. At Six Flags Over Georgia, which was originally a dairy farm, there are several rides that have been operating since opening day in 1967 including the Hanson Cars and the Dahlonega Mine Train. The real record-breaker, however, is at Six Flags New England where you can take a ride on the Thunderbolt, which has been operating since 1941 before the property was even in the Six Flags family.

9. Buy Tickets Online

The best way to score a deal on tickets is to buy them in advance online. Whether you use the Coke can coupon or not, you can save up to $25 off the cost of admission by buying online. Plus you’ll bypass the line for tickets at the park entrance, getting you in the park and on the rides faster.

photo: Bill Wilson via Flickr

10. Six Flags Disneyland

When Six Flags Over Texas opened it wasn’t just all about the coasters, the park featured some very Disneyland-like attractions, including canoe rides and Skull Island, which was a play space reminiscent of Tom Sawyer’s Island, La Salle’s River Adventure, which was a riverboat ride not unlike the Jungle Cruise, and Astrolift, which just like Disneyland’s former Skyway, gave visitors a birds-eye-view of the park from gondolas suspended on cables.

11. Start From the Back

There are many schools of thought on ride order strategy when it comes to trying to squeeze in as many rides as possible during your visit. While all of the parks feature different layouts and rides, the number one tip most seasoned visitors offer is to make your way to the back of the park and hop on the most popular attraction that’s furthest away from the entrance. Then make your way through the rides ending up back at the park entrance by the end of the day. Most people will do the opposite, heading to the rides in the front first.

photo: Jen via Flickr

12. Funnel Cakes and Pink Things

Roller coasters aren’t the only things Six Flags is famous for, they are also the best place to score a funnel cake outside of a county fair. According to the company, Six Flags sells over 15,000 funnel cakes daily. If you’re hoping to grab a tasty bite of one, theme park vets suggest getting it earlier in the day when the lines are shorter, many visitors tend to save dessert for last and the lines at the popular food stands grow longer as you near closing time. If you’ve never heard of Pink Things, then you haven’t yet visited Six Flags Over Texas, the only home of these unique treats that are cherry-flavored ice cream pops hiding a secret “buried treasure.” The treasure refers to a cartoon character hidden on the end of the stick inside the ice cream that’s only uncovered once you eat it.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Jeremy Thompson via Flickr

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Who Is the Original “Joe” of Trader Joe’s? He’s the Real Deal

by Karly Wood

If you’ve ever shopped a Trader Joe’s grocery store, chances are you’ve asked the question, “Who is Trader Joe?” Unlike other chain supermarkets, there actually is a real Trader Joe behind these funky, fun stores—and he’s still alive today!

The man behind the mystery is Joe Coulombe, a Stanford business graduate who once worked for Rexell, a chain of American drug stores. Back in 1958, while operating six locations of Pronto Markets for his employer, he was asked to close them all down. Instead of doing so, Coulombe bought them all and turned them into what we now know today as Trader Joe’s. The rest is history!

Photo: Entrepreneur via YouTube

It took almost 10 years of running his own markets before Coulombe rebranded to what we now know as Trader Joe’s in 1967, and opened the first store in Pasadena.

Photo: Courtesy of Trader Joe’s

If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can visit the location because it’s still there––parking lot and all!

Photo: Courtesy of Trader Joe’s

Coulumbe was also the man behind the famous Hawaiian shirts and he explains in a TJ’s podcast that he was inspired by reading the novel, White Shadows in the South Seas. Coupled with a ride on Disneyland’s The Jungle Cruise, the original Trader Joe felt the look was perfect for his grocery stores.

Photo: Courtesy of Trader Joe’s

Serving as chief executive until 1988, Coulombe retired from Trader Joe’s and is alive and well at 88 years old today. Despite not being involved in the day-to-day operations anymore, we couldn’t be more grateful for Joe’s innovation, creativity and commitment to his customers that brought us our fave grocery store!

––Karly Wood

 

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LEGOLAND Is Officially Headed to New York

by Shahrzad Warkentin

photo: LEGOLAND

What’s even better than a brand new set of LEGO bricks? An entire theme park dedicated to them, of course. And now, little (and big) LEGO lovers in the Northeast are about to have a LEGOLAND in their own backyards with the opening of a new theme park in New York.

Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive Officer Nick Varney made the official announcement that LEGOLAND is going forward with its plans to open its third US theme park in 2020. The site of the new park will be in the town of Goshen in Orange County. Empire State Development President, CEO, and Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, “LEGOLAND New York will further anchor the Mid-Hudson region as a top-notch destination for visitors to New York State.”

photo: LEGOLAND

The park, like the eight others operating around the globe, will feature attractions for LEGO fans of all ages, including rides and shows all built around the world’s most famous plastic bricks. The New York park will be open seasonally from April 1 to November 1 and will also include a 250-room LEGO-themed hotel that will be open year-round.

Has your family been to a LEGOLAND theme park? Share your experience in the comments below.

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Will Close After Nearly 150 Years of Operation

by Red Tricycle

Photo: ringlingbros via Instagram

If your family was hoping to visit the famed Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus anytime soon, this is your last chance. Feld Entertainment announced the circus will hold its last Ringling Bros. performance May 2017. In a statement, CEO Kenneth Feld says “Ringling Bros. ticket sales have been declining, but following the transition of the elephants off the road, we saw an even more dramatic drop. This, coupled with high operating costs, made the circus an unsustainable business for the company.”

The change to remove the elephants, which was one of Ringling Bros. spotlight performances, came after activists argued there was poor treatment of the animals. The social shift caused ticket sales to drop.

After 146 years of performances, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will finish its tours, Circus XTREME and Out Of This World, by the end of May this year.

Are you glad they are closing or were you hoping to see one last performance? Tell us in the comments!

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Get Busy!: Two New Coworking Options with Childcare

by Mimi O'Connor

Freelancer? Consultant? Entrepreneur? Parent who just needs to get stuff done without a child crawling all over you? Good news! The borough of Brooklyn is welcoming two new solutions to help you do your job and have someone watch the kids. Read on to get the scoop on how you can become infinitely more productive in a snap!

photo: CoHatchery

CoHatchery
Earlier this year, Wendy Xiao and Susann Friedrich launched CoHatchery, a coworking spot with on-site childcare. (Xiao, mom to a two-year-old son, was inspired by her efforts to complete an MBA at Columbia while pregnant and then being a mom to a newborn — think lugging a pump around campus, etc. Friedrich, also a Columbia MBA, is committed to empowering women in their careers at all stages of life.)

The two entrepreneurs first tested the waters with a pop-up location offering three-hours of coworking and childcare on the Upper West Side, and now, CoHatchery is putting down some roots — at least semi-permanently — for the first-ever CoHatchery Summer Program.

photo: CoHatchery

CoHatchery Summer Program
Located in the freelancer- and kid-heavy neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn, the CoHatchery Summer Program operates in two separate spaces right across the street from one another. Kids play and learn at the Union Street Kidville location, while parents work in a commercial office space equipped with desks, wifi and printers across the way.

photo: CoHatchery

More Than Just Babysitting
Providing clients and their children an enriching childcare program was of paramount importance to Xiao and Friedrich. To that end, the company’s first hire was Chief Learning Officer Jamie Krenn, who holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology: Cognitive Studies from Teachers College, Columbia University as well as three Masters Degrees.

Krenn has developed a curriculum for children ages 6-months to 4-years old, inspired by Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia philosophies. The program is designed with mixed-age classrooms and smaller age-based learning groups, supporting physical, social and emotional development, language and literacy, math and reasoning, creative development, and more.

The CoHatchery childcare experience will also involve parents, who can participate in activities at the time of drop-off or pickup to help create a seamless home-to-school transition.

Childcare slots are three-hours in duration, from 1 – 4 p.m., with optional parent integration activities from 12:45-1:00pm & 4:00-4:15pm.; you can see a sample schedule of activities here.

Coworking space photo: CoHatchery

Joining CoHatchery
Intrigued? CoHatchery is operating two, four-week blocks this summer, with the first running form July 7 to August 5, and the second from August 8 to September 2.

The minimum time requirement is 1/2 day per week, and a registration charge of $50 is credited toward your fees for the month. Rates start at $310 for one day of coworking with childcare, with discounts for additional days; five days of coworking with childcare is $1250. See full rate schedule here.

CoHatchery
Online: cohatchery.com

photo: The Workaround

The Workaround in Williamsburg
There’s more than one way to disrupt the work/childcare challenge. Launched in the spring of last year, The Workaround operated pop-up coworking spots with paid on-site childcare in East Williamsburg through 2015.

Now, The Workaround is relaunching as a babysitting co-op that also offers spots in neighborhood coworking spot Rough Draft. Founder Selena Beal adjusted The Workaround’s model after getting a deeper understanding of the community of freelancer parents in the neighborhood, and their needs. Specifically, the ebbs and flows of work and last-minute meetings or conference calls freelancers often experience, paired with a desire for a professional setting and camaraderie.

The Workaround 2.0
The new incarnation of The Workaround is composed of two, separate, but if one so chooses, complementary elements.

The first is a suite of four spots at coworking space Rough Draft; users can book a desk up outfitted with wifi and printing capabilities up to seven days a week at the space through The Workaround. Additional perks of Rought Draft include free coffee, tea, water, beer, locker space, meeting space and private phone booths.

Membership is $200 a month, covers your seat in the coworking space Rough Draft (if split evenly, for up to four hours per day, seven days per week), and, if you so choose, a network of fellow freelancers to cover the childcare piece while you work.

The childcare element of the Workaround is now operating on a co-op, or babysitting swap model — i.e. how lots of parents made things work back in the day, and many still do now. Instead of exchanging money, users “pay” in points, which are earned by watching another parent’s child. Bookings are made and tracked through a dedicated app.

So Who is Watching My Kid, Exactly?
It’s true, you might not know fellow members of the babysitting co-op when you join, but the idea is that things won’t stay that way.

Members of the babysitting co-op are required to complete a screening questionnaire as part of the signup process, and Beal plans to meet new members personally as part of the vetting process. The Workaround childcare co-op will also be holding information sessions throughout July and host monthly gatherings so members can get to know each other as individuals and families. Ultimately, the idea is that a member of your network or community, not a stranger, is helping with childcare.

The Workaround
Online: workaround.nyc

Have you tried coworking with childcare? Tell us about your experience in the comments! 

—Mimi O’Connor

 

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Pin That! Pinterest Boards Every Parent Must Follow

by Christina Montoya Fiedler

With all the birthday parties to plan, the recipes to try and the trips to take, it’s no wonder we’re still obsessed with Pinterest. Operating as a virtual bulletin board, it’s easy to spend way too much time online after the kids are asleep and the dishes are (kind of) done, because there’s just so much to, well, pin. Get inspired by checking out our favorite boards; covering desserts to décor and everything in between. Dream big, and get pinning.

Art from Hands on as We Grow

If your kids ever say the two most dreaded words in the English language, "I'm bored," take a look at this board from Hands on as We Grow and get them started on a super cool art project. There's something for everyone here— small hands and big.

Follow the board: pinterest.com/handsonaswegrow/big-art

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Red Tricycle is Hiring Sales Reps! D.C., Atlanta, New York and Chicago

by quynnredtri

The opportunity:

The ideal candidate is a mover & shaker with spectacular communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, a salesperson extraordinaire that loves to spend their time prospecting, networking & closing. The position will be responsible for both small retail accounts as well as larger regional accounts.

Our advertising sales reps are responsible for all phases of the advertising sales process: qualifying, cold calling, prospect development, writing proposals, and closing new business. Our independent contractors enjoy the freedom of setting their own hours, working from home and doing a job that they are passionate about and is rewarding.

The ideal candidate should:
. Possess prior sales or marketing experience preferably in media
. Hold a Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BBA) or higher
. Be detail oriented and have excellent organizational & communication skills.
. Be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to be self-disciplined
. Have a computer, telephone, fax line, and internet connection
. Have reliable transportation

Red Tricycle provides training for all new sales reps. Growth opportunities are available!

About Us:

Voted “Best Parenting Web Resource” by Forbes magazine,  Red Tricycle is a digital city guide for parents, operating in six US cities behind an ad supported revenue model. The company is profitable, has major national advertisers including Starbucks, baby Gap and Amazon, more than 250 local advertisers and a high renewal rate.

An early stage start-up, the Bay Area-based company was founded in 2006 and is now ready to embark on its next growth stage and begin scaling its sales force, geographic distribution and content management ability. We’re in need of a few sales superstars to join the Red Tricycle team.

To apply, submit cover letter telling us why you’re a great candidate (here’s where your sales skills would come in handy) and resume to admin@tinybeans.go-vip.net.

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