Kyle Kennedy: Territory Manager in SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Kyle Kennedy
Territory Manager
SALT LAKE CITY | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Music | art | travel | food | drink
Industries
Bike
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Skate
Snow
Surf
Work experience
Gozney
Territory Manager | 02/2021 - Current
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
Brand Sales Specialist | 09/2019 - 02/2021
Academy Snowboard Co.
Sales Manager (Contract) | 08/2019 - 04/2020
Copperfield Media | SLC City Weekly | Utah Beer Festival
Sales Director, Events (Contract) | 10/2018 - 12/2019
SnowSports Industries America
Director of Member Services | 09/2016 - 08/2018
Part of the new team to redesign, develop, and evolve the 60 year old non profit organization supporting all things Snow Sports.
Direct team of member services managers to service membership base and grow membership base.
Created a strategic plan to evolve the value proposition fro membership offering.
Developed new incentive structure to support value proposition.
Created new event and outreach strategies to support our members business.
snowboardmag.com | Snowboard Magazine
Publisher | 11/2013 - 03/2016
Managed all aspects of the Snowboard Mag business unit and brand through print, online, custom content, mobile and events
Directed brand relaunch showcasing new website, branding and content direction
Assembled and managed team of 15 editorial, sales, and contributing videographers, writers and photographers
Acted as Managing Editor working hand in hand with editorial team on brand direction and production of premium content
Partnered directly with brands and agencies to develop campaigns, editorial, custom content and native advertising programs
Produced series of web edits and short films on snowboardmag.com winning multiple Vimeo staff picks
Developed new revenue streams and brand partnerships through custom content packages
Implemented plan to grow social and web #’s up to 900% through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
kidsKNOW Distribution
Founder/ GM | 01/2011 - 02/2014
Acquired the top snowboard, ski and bike productions for package and digital download media
Clients include Red Bull Media House, Brain Farm, Burton Snowboards, Absinthe Films, Teton Gravity Research, Matchstick Films, Standard Films, Freeride Entertainment, Think Thank, and videograss Constructed Global Sales force of reps and international distributors in over 10 countries Art directed website, brand identity, and all print collateral for marketing initiatives for print and digital promotions
Researched and negotiated digital download, fulfillment and replication solutions
snowboarder.com | SNOWBOARDER Magazine | TEN
Sales and Marketing Manager | 08/2007 - 11/2013
Implemented magazine and website re-design, including brand identity and art direction
Developed marketing programs with industry leading brands to achieve editorial and branding goals
Created the “Best of Test” Board Test and conducted a nationwide demo tour from the nation’s best specialty and chain retailers
Produced annual event properties such as Superpark, The Launch and Ms.Superpark
Built custom collaborative product programs with industry leading brands Conceived and implemented the “Retailer Guide”
Assisted in development of “MTNadvisor.com” a travel website focused on North American Resorts
Account Executive for Bike, Paved, Surfing, Surfer, Skateboarder, Powder Magazines and websites
Academy Snowboard Co.
Director of Sales and Marketing | 08/2002 - 08/2007
Managed both Domestic and International Sales and marketing for Academy Snowboards
Forecasted sales goals and developed budgets for sales and marketing teams
Placed PO’s with factories and managed quality control and logistics I
ncreased Sales 55% domestically and 100% internationally through key specialty retailers from 2004-2006
Directed marketing initiatives for International Distributors in 15 countries
Planned and facilitated domestic and International Trade shows (SIA, ISPO, WWSRA, EWSRA and Interstyle)
Managed team of professional, amateur and flow team riders
High Cascade Snowboard Camp
Skate Program Coach | 04/2002 - 09/2002
Assisted in the monitoring, maintenance, and construction of the skate park facility
Organized weekly skate competitions
Lead skate park tours of Oregon skate parks
Supervised skate shoots, demos and beginner skate programs
The Peddler
Sales and Service Manager | 06/1991 - 05/2002
Sales and service of high end road and mountain bicycles, apparel, accessories and parts
Managed weekly rides and customer events
Established and coached the Peddler Jr. Mountain-bike Race Team
Planned and activated annual Peddler mountain bike race