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Chris Tennal: Director of Sales and Brand Development in Breckenridge, CO

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Chris Tennal

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Director of Sales and Brand Development
Breckenridge | United States
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Unapologetic single-speed rigid mtb'er.
Frequent early-riser for backcountry dawn patrols in the winter and stealth fly-fishing missions in the summer (or sometimes a seasonal vice-versa)
Community involved locally and environmentally aware globally
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Fishing
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Image Fjallraven USA

Fjallraven USA

Senior Sales and Brand Development | 02/2024 - Current

Image Breckenridge Open Space Advisory Commission

Breckenridge Open Space Advisory Commission

Open Space Commissioner | 05/2012 - Current

with preservation, restoration and enhancement of local open space, waterways and trails • Partnered with town staff and community members to grow awareness of river and stream restoration from historic mining damage
Image HEST

HEST

Director of Sales and Brand Development | 12/2022 - 11/2023

Image Dometic Corporation

Dometic Corporation

Sales Manager | 12/2020 - 11/2022

Image Rab and Lowe Alpine USA

Rab and Lowe Alpine USA

President and Country Sales Manager | 12/2012 - 11/2018

Rab & Lowe Alpine 12/12 - 11/18 U.K.-based technical outdoor apparel and U.S. Heritage backpack manufacturer President and Country Sales Manager, U.S. Subsidiary • Developed and supported sales strategies, pricing and distribution objectives; led team to 30% annualized brand growth of Rab brand over six years • Increased revenue for both brands by opening and nurturing distribution with both key e-commerce and independent specialty outdoor accounts • Transformed sales team; developing a culture of authenticity, collaboration and common goals between external sales and internal support teams • Partnered with U.K.-based team to implement both B2B and B2C enabled brand sites and virtual sales tools for U.K., U.S. and International markets • Conceptualized and opened the first Rab brand retail store; focusing on interpreting brand culture and narrative as guideline for developing market • Teamed with branding agency to reimagine, reset and re-launch brand standards through international brand definition project • Prompted conceptual brief and worked with U.K. based design team to position and launch North American focused lifestyle apparel range
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Mountain Outfitters

CEO / Owner | 11/2006 - 09/2012

• Purchased existing outdoor retailer in 2006. Achieved significant topline growth, maximized profitability and increased margin from 23% to 44% • Drove exponential annual sales increase in each fiscal year of ownership, and successfully sold profitable business in 2012 • Implemented sales data optimizing POS retail system. Analyzed product trends, developed retention programs and facilitated customer development • Designed and oversaw development of ecommerce platform, increased e-commerce sales revenue by 155% over four years • Pioneered vibrant partnerships with emerging international vendors, solidifying a unique and identifying customer experience • Redesigned and modernized all imaging and branding of company, while retaining the brand authenticity and heritage • Created a retail environment that embraced both a modern Colorado mountain culture and a traditional European ski touring ancestry • Early-adopting retail partner of 1% for the planet - donated 1% of gross income to local and national environmental and conservation groups
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Summit Huts Association

Executive Advisory Board / VP | 02/2011 - 03/2012

Advisory Board Vice-President • Board member focused on fundraising, marketing and brand awareness for leading non-profit backcountry lodging association • Fostered a collective support amongst local and national government in construction efforts of eco-aware backcountry hut system
Education history
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Arizona State University

B.S. | 1988 - 1993

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1501 Lincoln Blvd.#1014 Venice, CA. 90291