Kore Outdoor is formerly known as G.I. Sportz, we manufacture and distribute paintballs, markers and related accessories. Kore serves a worldwide customer base of paintball fields and stores. Kore is recognized as a global leader in the manufacturing of high-quality paintball products which are marketed to individuals at all levels of play, from entry level to competitive play market segments.

originally Pursuit Marketing, Inc.The largest manufacturer and wholesaler of paintball equipment in America, from hard goods and consumables, to all types of protective and external apparel.; Effectively manage and increase sales for a wide range of branded products to the western US traditional market, including account prospecting, executive presentations and contract/price negotiations with key decision makers.Create and implement unique presentations and line reviews for the traditional market customer.Ensure discipline throughout the sales process, and increase ROI with traditional market accounts to secure vast, long*term, profitable relationships.Oversee tradeshow presentations, from staffing and transportation, to collateral materials and professional communications.Run monthly reports for product life cycle, and create profitable exit strategies for discontinued items. Sales expanded by 6% through strong sales growth and acquisitions, during an economic downturn with industry participations down 20%. Developed new product ideas for a rapidly changing market. Developed high-impact marketing programs for new products. Developed and maintained strong business relationships Orchestrated and executed seminars and trade show events such as Ace Hardware, True Value Market, Nations Best Sports, and others. Increased profits by proposing Black Friday and holiday programs for special buy opportunities.

Purchased existing business, and overhauled facility to be best in the paintball industry. Grew participation from 8000 players to 17000 players annually.Effectively hired, trained, scheduled, and managed 6 employees: 1 retail manager and 5 customer service agents. Leveraged creative advertising and marketing support; handled upselling of enhancements and all company services. Ensured prompt, personal customer service and developed a strong client base. Created and presented annual programs to meet specific customer needs. Increased yearly sales by over $300k

Managed and expedited the entire sales cycle and successfully drove business growth.Successfully managed over 300 traditional market accounts.Ensured achievement of key business metrics in a 6*state West Coast region.Trained and managed one field sales representative and a sales assistant. Expanded business from $3m to more than $7.5m in 7 years. Generated and proposed annual contracts to the company's largest customers; handled daily sales and implemented weekly reporting to track sales progress. Initiated motivational commission programs. Accurately forecasted sales opportunities and executed sales strategy to ensure that growth and profitability goals were achieved or exceeded.

Managed all sales, marketing and business operations, while providing a wide range of services to its customer base.Established and streamlined personal customer service, sales support, purchasing, accounting and staff/supervisor hiring and training.Effectively hired, trained, scheduled, and managed 9 employees: 2 retail managers and 7 customer service agents.Proposed and Implemented commercial contract with WAMO, Miami (local children's television network) to involve paintball shooting activities live on stage during children's morning cartoons.