Max Phelps
Director of Outdoor Sales, National Book Network (Globe Pequot, FalconGuides, Lyons) at National Book Network- Claim this Profile
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Jaclyn Wilson
Max Phelps is a ray of sunshine! I began my career in publishing when Max hired me right out of college in 2003. His passion and enthusiam are the reasons I fell in love with book publishing. Max is highly intellegent, hardworking, ethical, enthusastic, creative, open minded, positive and knowlegable. He is an amazing mentor and the skills I learned from him I have carried with me in every endeavor in my career. He is passionate about what he does and highly invested in cultivating the talent of the people around him. He is a wonderful teacher, an incomparable salesman, and a manager capable of creating a positive, fun, and inpsiring working environment. His knowlege of outdoor book publishing is second to none. He brings his capable, kind, friendly hand to every collaboration he is involved in. I cannot stress how highly I recommend Max for any employer. Working with Max has been one of the greatest privileges of my career--a career that would not have occured without the guidance and support of such a passionate proffesional of the highest possible caliber. I recommend Max without reservation. Any employer would be lucky to have him on their team.
LinkedIn User
Max was one of the finest managers that I ever had the pleasure of working with and he introduced me to the incredible world of bookselling. I owe him a huge debt for his belief in me and I tried to emulate his style when I was managing several stores. He is a great guy as well.
Jaclyn Wilson
Max Phelps is a ray of sunshine! I began my career in publishing when Max hired me right out of college in 2003. His passion and enthusiam are the reasons I fell in love with book publishing. Max is highly intellegent, hardworking, ethical, enthusastic, creative, open minded, positive and knowlegable. He is an amazing mentor and the skills I learned from him I have carried with me in every endeavor in my career. He is passionate about what he does and highly invested in cultivating the talent of the people around him. He is a wonderful teacher, an incomparable salesman, and a manager capable of creating a positive, fun, and inpsiring working environment. His knowlege of outdoor book publishing is second to none. He brings his capable, kind, friendly hand to every collaboration he is involved in. I cannot stress how highly I recommend Max for any employer. Working with Max has been one of the greatest privileges of my career--a career that would not have occured without the guidance and support of such a passionate proffesional of the highest possible caliber. I recommend Max without reservation. Any employer would be lucky to have him on their team.
LinkedIn User
Max was one of the finest managers that I ever had the pleasure of working with and he introduced me to the incredible world of bookselling. I owe him a huge debt for his belief in me and I tried to emulate his style when I was managing several stores. He is a great guy as well.
Jaclyn Wilson
Max Phelps is a ray of sunshine! I began my career in publishing when Max hired me right out of college in 2003. His passion and enthusiam are the reasons I fell in love with book publishing. Max is highly intellegent, hardworking, ethical, enthusastic, creative, open minded, positive and knowlegable. He is an amazing mentor and the skills I learned from him I have carried with me in every endeavor in my career. He is passionate about what he does and highly invested in cultivating the talent of the people around him. He is a wonderful teacher, an incomparable salesman, and a manager capable of creating a positive, fun, and inpsiring working environment. His knowlege of outdoor book publishing is second to none. He brings his capable, kind, friendly hand to every collaboration he is involved in. I cannot stress how highly I recommend Max for any employer. Working with Max has been one of the greatest privileges of my career--a career that would not have occured without the guidance and support of such a passionate proffesional of the highest possible caliber. I recommend Max without reservation. Any employer would be lucky to have him on their team.
LinkedIn User
Max was one of the finest managers that I ever had the pleasure of working with and he introduced me to the incredible world of bookselling. I owe him a huge debt for his belief in me and I tried to emulate his style when I was managing several stores. He is a great guy as well.
Jaclyn Wilson
Max Phelps is a ray of sunshine! I began my career in publishing when Max hired me right out of college in 2003. His passion and enthusiam are the reasons I fell in love with book publishing. Max is highly intellegent, hardworking, ethical, enthusastic, creative, open minded, positive and knowlegable. He is an amazing mentor and the skills I learned from him I have carried with me in every endeavor in my career. He is passionate about what he does and highly invested in cultivating the talent of the people around him. He is a wonderful teacher, an incomparable salesman, and a manager capable of creating a positive, fun, and inpsiring working environment. His knowlege of outdoor book publishing is second to none. He brings his capable, kind, friendly hand to every collaboration he is involved in. I cannot stress how highly I recommend Max for any employer. Working with Max has been one of the greatest privileges of my career--a career that would not have occured without the guidance and support of such a passionate proffesional of the highest possible caliber. I recommend Max without reservation. Any employer would be lucky to have him on their team.
LinkedIn User
Max was one of the finest managers that I ever had the pleasure of working with and he introduced me to the incredible world of bookselling. I owe him a huge debt for his belief in me and I tried to emulate his style when I was managing several stores. He is a great guy as well.
Experience
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National Book Network
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Outdoor Sales, National Book Network (Globe Pequot, FalconGuides, Lyons)
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Mar 2001 - Present
• Manage relationships with a concentration in outdoor markets. • Current account list includes Books-a-Million, REI, Orvis, LL Bean, EMS, Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mountain, Partners Outdoors and Boy Scouts of America • Have also worked with other key accounts, including Baker & Taylor, Brodart and Bookazine. • Developed Special Sales Department and supervised team of inside sales representatives. • Managed house and independent field sales representatives • Coordinated and staffed trade show displays, Outdoor Retailer, National Park show, other outdoor shows and regional book shows. • Manage co-branded publishing programs with LL Bean, The Boy Scouts of America and Orvis. • Oversee relationships with key non-profit partners including American Hiking Society, Leave No Trace, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Trout Unlimited and others • Coordinate relationships with National Parks, ushering books through the approval process, directing field sales efforts and working with all park associations. • Participate in publishing decisions for all imprints. • Work closely with the acquisitions editors on all outdoor related decisions. • Assist with distribution clients including Appalachian Mountain Club Books, Bradt, Woodall's, Berlitz, New Holland, Trail Blazer, Everyman Chess and others. • Advise marketing and publicity on outdoor related activities and priorities.
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Falcon Publishing
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Indonesia
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Book Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales & Marketing
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Feb 1997 - Mar 2001
• Worked with key accounts including Barnes & Noble, Borders, Ingram and Costco. • Oversaw field sales, inside sales/customer service, marketing, publicity, in all a team of up to 25 people. • Developed successful brand strategy for FalconGuides • Worked with key accounts including Barnes & Noble, Borders, Ingram and Costco. • Oversaw field sales, inside sales/customer service, marketing, publicity, in all a team of up to 25 people. • Developed successful brand strategy for FalconGuides
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Koen Book Distributors
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United States
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Real Estate
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VP Sales & Marketing
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Jun 1987 - Feb 1997
Starting as a regional Field Sales Manager, I rose to VP Sales & Marketing during a dramatic period of growth in the company's history. Managed customer service, telephone sales, field sales and marketing departments. Starting as a regional Field Sales Manager, I rose to VP Sales & Marketing during a dramatic period of growth in the company's history. Managed customer service, telephone sales, field sales and marketing departments.
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Encore Books
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Store Manager
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Jun 1981 - Jun 1987
Managed two of the top volume stores in the bookstore chain, including the Flagship store. Managed two of the top volume stores in the bookstore chain, including the Flagship store.
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Education
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1976 - 1981
Haverford College
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1972 - 1976
Pueblo Central High School
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1986 -
University of Pennsylvania
Publishing Institute
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