Josh Knipp
Littleton,CO
Summary
High-producing, performance-driven Sales Professional able to quickly and easily build rapport and trust with clients, strong leadership and motivational skills and a reputation as a resourceful team player working with integrity and professionalism to exceed business expectations. Over 20 years of sales and business development success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Manager
Mizuno
03.2021 - Current
- Communicated regularly with regional, and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Trained and mentored technical representatives in sales techniques and strategies.
- Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Conducted over 100 Club Fitting Events each year
- Nominated for 2023 Sales Rep of the year-Colorado PGA Section
Independent Sales Representative- Golf Industry
01.2019 - Current
- Oversight of the Colorado, Utah and Wyoming territory including the selling in and management of various companies.
Regional Sales Manager
Outtech Inc
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Oversight of the Colorado, New Mexico and SE Wyoming territory including the selling in and management of over 25 Manufacturers in the hunting and outdoor industry.
Territory Sales Director
Signature Products Group
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Oversight of the Northeast Territory including the selling in and management of 8 licensed product categories and 4 Million dollars of business.
Director of Sales
Signature Products Group
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed all US accounts for 2 brand categories; Browning Pet and Browning Bags.
- Consistently serviced accounts to maintain active contacts and continuously promote profitable offerings.
- Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue.
Key Account Manager
Signature Products Group
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed the sales of all SPG licensed merchandise into Dick's Sporting Goods and Cabela's.
Event Coordinator
Breckenridge Grand Vacations
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed staff for local events, which accounts for 70% of the company's business.
Brand Ambassador
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Increased customer knowledge of TaylorMade-Adidas Golf products while working with a major sporting goods retailer.
Assistant Golf Professional
Breckenridge Golf Club
04.2003 - 10.2011
- Provided professional services in the areas of training, instruction and management.
Education
Associate of Applied Business Degree - Golf Complex Operations and Management
Golf Academy of America
Myrtle Beach, SC01.2001
Skills
- Business Development
- Club Fitting
- Product Demonstrations
- Brand Promotion
- Relationship Building
- Goals and performance
- Sales Training
- Sales Presentations
Timeline
Territory Manager
Mizuno
03.2021 - Current
Independent Sales Representative- Golf Industry
01.2019 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
Outtech Inc
04.2017 - 04.2018
Territory Sales Director
Signature Products Group
01.2017 - 04.2017
Director of Sales
Signature Products Group
08.2015 - 01.2017
Key Account Manager
Signature Products Group
01.2014 - 08.2015
Event Coordinator
Breckenridge Grand Vacations
01.2013 - 12.2013
Brand Ambassador
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf
12.2011 - 01.2013
Assistant Golf Professional
Breckenridge Golf Club
04.2003 - 10.2011
Associate of Applied Business Degree - Golf Complex Operations and Management
Golf Academy of America
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