Grant Matzen

Director Of Strategic Sales at Stoko
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, CA

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director Of Strategic Sales
      • Apr 2022 - Present

    • Canada
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Sales
      • Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

    • Canada
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Manager - Retail and International
      • Jun 2018 - Nov 2020

      * Management of Global Retail/Wholesale channels * Management and Direction of North American Sales Team * Managing all International Sales (Retail/Wholesale and Corporate) * Development and Execution of Go-To-Market Strategies within channels * Execution of Custom Apparel Programs with Corporate Partners * Highest Channel Growth within Company * Development of Marketing and Trade Show strategy for Retail and International Channels * Oversee's Strategy and Management Team for flagship retail location Show less

  • HARWOOD AGENCY
    • Vancouver, Canada Area
    • Owner/Sales Representative
      • Apr 2014 - Jun 2018

      AT HARWOOD AGENCY, WE CREATE AND CURATE COMPREHENSIVE BRAND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. WE FOCUS ON BOTH SALES AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TO GROW BRANDS ACROSS DEFINED TERRITORIES. Providing nation-wide or regional operations for Canada, we capitalize on the diverse nature of the country’s marketplace while supporting our deep-rooted relationships with our customers. SLOWTIDE // ADELIO // VON ZIPPER // UNDER ARMOUR // LACOSTE // QUIKSILVER // ROXY // DC SHOES www.harwoodagency.com AT HARWOOD AGENCY, WE CREATE AND CURATE COMPREHENSIVE BRAND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. WE FOCUS ON BOTH SALES AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TO GROW BRANDS ACROSS DEFINED TERRITORIES. Providing nation-wide or regional operations for Canada, we capitalize on the diverse nature of the country’s marketplace while supporting our deep-rooted relationships with our customers. SLOWTIDE // ADELIO // VON ZIPPER // UNDER ARMOUR // LACOSTE // QUIKSILVER // ROXY // DC SHOES www.harwoodagency.com

  • KOVOA
    • Vancouver, Canada Area
    • Co-Owner/Sales and Marketing Director
      • Nov 2014 - Oct 2017

      The KOVOA concept is one that brings people and product together. To start with an idea and to allow it to grow into something that goes beyond any and all expectations. That is art. That is creativity. That is success. At KOVOA we have built a multi brand, B2B platform that allows for a virtual trade show experience, from the comfort of anywhere you wish. We offer new and up-and-coming brands a way to reach a wider audience by combining our online B2B platform with our traditional sales agency based in Gastown Vancouver. - Sourcing and collaborating with new up-and-coming brands across Canada with go-to market strategies while providing a B2B based sales service. - Developing marketing initiatives that co-exist with organic and progressive sales growth plans. - Creative direction of web based platforms - Creative and operational development of www.25crates.com, a sample sale web platform - Advertising initiatives, using Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Press Releases, etc. - All in-house product photography Show less

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Quiksilver Mens Sales Representative
      • May 2012 - Apr 2014

      Sales Representative for all Mens and Youth Quiksilver divisions for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Territories. * Seasonal and immediate bookings for 160 accounts. * Meet and exceed sales goals. * Creation of a global collaborative platform for Quiksilver, Roxy and DC employees to share and work on ideas and concepts. Sales Representative for all Mens and Youth Quiksilver divisions for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Territories. * Seasonal and immediate bookings for 160 accounts. * Meet and exceed sales goals. * Creation of a global collaborative platform for Quiksilver, Roxy and DC employees to share and work on ideas and concepts.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • May 2011 - May 2012

      * Sales Representative for Vans and Pro-Tec for British Columbia, Canada * Successfully exceeded sales forecasts far beyond previous years. * Sales Representative for Vans and Pro-Tec for British Columbia, Canada * Successfully exceeded sales forecasts far beyond previous years.

  • Chapel Hats
    • Vancouver, Canada Area
    • Retail Manager/Buyer
      • Jun 2010 - May 2011

      * Retail Store Manager and Developer * Purchasing and inventory management * Opened 1st Chapel Hats location for North America * Established and serviced a completely new customer base * Reached and exceeded sales goals * Retail Store Manager and Developer * Purchasing and inventory management * Opened 1st Chapel Hats location for North America * Established and serviced a completely new customer base * Reached and exceeded sales goals

  • Northhill Surf Lifestyle Apparel
    • West Vancouver, Canada
    • Buyer/Retail Manager
      • Mar 2009 - Sep 2010

      * Buyer of all product, including Apparel, Footwear and Accessories for both Mens and Women product. * Store Manager * Buyer of all product, including Apparel, Footwear and Accessories for both Mens and Women product. * Store Manager

    • Australia
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Retail Manager
      • Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

      * Full management of Rip Curl Metrotown * Full management of Rip Curl Metrotown

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