Chris Hayes Email & Phone Number

East US

Territory manager in VA, NC and SC with a great mix of local, regional and national accounts

East Coast, US

Managing sales for Dr Martens Industrial business on the east coast. Responsible for strategy and revenue growth from Maine to Miami - solo on the ground but part of a great team and company. Focused on building profitable and lasting partnerships across the board in every channel.

East US

Worked with a great team to grow the footwear business in the Eastern US across all channels and geographies. Opened new lanes of distribution and set the business up for future success. Focused on empowering individuals to run productive territories and grow professionally while contributing to the success of the team as a whole.

Southeast US

Worked with a small, talented team to grow revenue and create demand in the southeast US. Focused on service and solutions for retail partners while dialing in demand with the Mountain Hardwear core consumer in key markets and channels. Dedicated to finding success in specialty businesses, laying the foundation for future brand growth.

Damascus, VA

Work with a premier outdoor brand to energize sales, promote responsible growth, increase brand awareness and fuel outdoor participation in the southeast. Full service, creative solutions for all retailers in VA, NC and east TN - key accounts to grassroots customers.

Elected BOD member representing the Southeastern US on the EORA board. Served as VP of the southeast region to guide the organization toward serving outdoor sales reps in the eastern US.

Work with the outdoor retail channel to successfully build a healthy running business with Montrail - an outdoor/running brand with rich heritage. Encourage ground up participation with support for events and the running culture. Covering VA, NC and east TN

Damascus, VA

Brand developement and sales covering VA, WV, NC, SC and TN.

Southeast

establish Columbia footwear in outdoor specialty in the southeast. Give strategic input at key touch points in the go to market process. focus on growing the brand in the outdoor specialty arena and other channels of distribution.

Boone, NC

worked with a team of buyers to successfully manage a robust open to buy and grow bottom line sales for a great specialty business in western NC.

Roanoke, Virginia Area

worked in specialty outdoor setting. Rock climbing and numerous adventures interdispersed with gaining business skills in merchandising and management.