Garett Graubins

Garett Graubins

Director of Marketing · Bestop Premium Accessories Group

Lafayette, CO

In My Own Words

• Strategic “do-er”: a high-level marketer who relishes opportunities to roll up his sleeves and get stuff done. • Heavy focus on digital, inbound/content marketing and story telling. • Brand, team and culture builder, from small start-ups to billion-dollar corporations.

Work Experience

Director of Marketing

Bestop Premium Accessories Group

2016 – Present

+ Reporting to CEO, lead all marketing efforts for rapidly growing, world-leading brand in motor sports space and automotive aftermarket. + Direct company’s digital marketing plans, retail strategy, brand-building, events and programs, sales support, and integration with four newly acquired brands. + Launched brand's first-ever e-commerce site, building site into a top revenue driver while continuously reinforcing our commitment to distribution and retail partners.

Vice President, Product Marketing

ROKA Sports, Inc.

2015 – 2015

+ Led Go-To-Market strategy and plan execution for a rapid-growth start-up. + Partnered closely with CEO, CMO and executive team on brand direction. + Established aggressive strategy for entry into major new business category.

Global Marketing Director

Boa Technology Incorporated

2008 – 2015

In 6+ years, the Marketing Department drove 30% annual revenue growth. + Led global marketing for maker of The Boa System found on outdoor, cycling, running, hiking, utility and golf footwear and gear. + Directed strategic and retail marketing plans in U.S., Europe and South Korea. + Significant company “firsts”: Go-To-Market planning and execution, global PR programs & media introduction, launch of grassroots marketing and retail strategy, differentiation strategy, built departmental infrastructure for future growth, transition to digitally-driven communications, consumer segment research, co-op program reset, and ROI tracking.

Senior Brand Marketing Manager, Copy Writer

The North Face

2006 – 2008

As first brand manager for the running category, led our short- and long-term strategic planning that laid the groundwork for their fastest-growing business segment. + Drove all brand-marketing and partnership efforts behind running performance product, including launch and execution of company’s international events strategy. + Developed content and stories around all The North Face product, including outdoor, Summit Series, action sports and endurance.

Senior Editor

BigStone Publishing

2003 – 2006

Positioned TrailRunner Magazine as the sport’s foremost authority. + Worked closely with publisher to plan strategy and positioning. + Launched TrailRunner Trophy Series, the world’s largest trail race series, which included over 800 athletes and 100 events.

Senior Account Executive

The Integer Group

1997 – 2003

+ Formulated, supervised, and executed promotions, retail tactics, trade shows, and brand campaigns for MasterCard, Qwest, NAPA, and several dot-com start-ups. + Managed account teams that included account managers, graphic designers, merchandise coordinators, and copywriters.

Education

Naropa University

2006 – 2008

Masters

Colorado State University

2009 – 2013

Masters

Bachelor of Arts

Illinois Wesleyan University

1990 – 1994

Bachelor of Arts

Interests

WritingTravelGear (nerd alert!)Chicago cubsAmerica ninja warrior

Industries

Outdoor

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