Job Description

Revelyst , the future standalone Outdoor Products company at Vista Outdoor is a collective of makers who design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies. Our category-defining brands leverage meticulous craftsmanship and cross-collaboration to pursue innovation and redefine what is humanly possible in the outdoors.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Director, Strategic Sporting Goods join our Outdoor Performance Global Commercial team. The Outdoor Performance Platform priorities are to be consumer-first, to lead with our power brands, and to invest in the portfolio. The Global Commercial team will focus on driving growth by winning customers and channels while finding efficiency in a consolidated commercial management structure.

As the Sr. Director, Strategic Sporting Goods , you will oversee the development and execution of strategic plans to drive growth, profitability, and market share across the sporting goods channel. In this role, you will identify market trends, analyze competition, and collaborate closely with various teams to ensure alignment with the company’s goals and objectives. Your visionary guidance and leadership will motivate the Strategic Sporting Goods Accounts team to excel and attain the ambitious goals set by the company. Your strategic vision and leadership will be crucial in navigating the ever-changing landscape of the sporting goods market, staying ahead of the curve, and driving innovation within the organization.

This position reports to the Head of Global Commercial and is based in Bozeman, Montana .

As the Sr. Director of Strategic Sporting Goods, you will have an opportunity to:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the marketplace and the competitive field that our Outdoor Performance brands are in. Evaluate geographic regions, determine the greatest growth opportunities, and implement strategies to achieve.

• Proactively engage sales management team, sales representatives, and retailers.

• Recruit, coach, and mentor a world-class sales team to support the platform's seasonal and long-range business objectives.

• Manage and motivate sales force to achieve annual revenue targets.

• Create annual sales plans and update forecasts regularly. Analyze performance vs. plan, and coordinate with regions and sales team to achieve results.

• Identify sales growth opportunities and challenges and lead the sell-in cycle.

• Meet with accounts as needed.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

• Leadership skills required to manage independent rep force and lead direct reports (Sales Manager, Specialty and Sales Manager, Key Accounts) and work effectively with Simms peers (Sr. Director of Sales Opps, planning, product, and finance teams).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an account manager, preferably for an outdoor industry.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze account-specific needs to develop and implement a strategic plan and to grow business.

• Ability to develop and manage relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.

• A proven track record of exceptional organizational, planning, and negotiating skills in addition to exceptional verbal and written communication.

• Overnight travel up to 50%.

Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Join our talented team! Employees at Vista Outdoor are passionate and committed to delivering quality products to our customers. Our culture centers on an engaged and accountable workforce. Our goal is to attract and retain a diverse workforce: rich in talent, background, ideas and experience.

Vista Outdoor is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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