matthew widzer

Owner · Level 6 Multisport Coaching

Stanton, CA

In My Own Words

Motivated and accomplished retail sales manager in sports specialty market, attentive to details and strong follow through. Proficient at cultivating relationships, innovative marketing strategies and sales execution. Customer service oriented and passionate about the sports retail industry.

Work Experience

Owner

Level 6 Multisport Coaching

2011 – Present

Comprehensive individual and multisport coaching business. Coaching and consultation of sports technique and performance, sports nutrition, equipment evaluation. gait analysis. Formal individual and group training platforms.

Brand Specialist/Regional Sales Manager

Kask America

2019 – 2020

National operational responsibilities including collaborative creation of US product catalog, retail sales program, and competitor product research. After sales technical product support and technical document management. Territory B2B sales force management. B2B and retail marketplace performance analysis New product marketing strategy and product launch execution. Strategic cycling brand partnership development. Consumer and retailer brand marketing.

Marketing Manager

Fleet Feet, Incorporated

2018 – 2020

Established local business partnership development through community program initiatives, event sponsorship, and grassroots event activations. Enhanced community relationships with local running and fitness community to drive sales, customer acquisition, and customer retention. Marketing calendar and digital media content creation, social media management, and in-store media support. Footwear and apparel forecasting, strategic purchasing, and soft goods sales analysis. Sales staff training, in-store supervision, and customer service management.

Technical rep/Field marketing

Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor

2016 – 2017

• Sales and technical support for top national outdoor sports retailers. • GTM collaboration with marketing, commercial and sales departments. • In store marketing and consumer event execution. • Product development feedback and evaluation.

Sales/Customer service

Trizone

2015 – 2016

• Cycling and triathlon customer service and sales. • Inventory buying consultant. • Instore and grassroots marketing.

Store Manager

Triathlon LAB, Inc.

2013 – 2014

• Sales manager at nationally ranked multisport retailer. • Managed ~1 Million is store sales, supervising 6 employees • Grassroots marketing campaigns and in-store product demonstrations.