Rhys Henderson

Experience

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  Salomon

  Oct 1993 - Jul 2011

  • Re-joined Salomon to oversee the global launch of their ski apparel in the UK• Instrumental in successfully establishing one the UK’s reference ski clothing brands• Launch of Salomon’s running range which became one of the trail running brands of choice• Introduction of Salomon’s mountain wear, building on the success of ski apparel and trail running

  • UK Sales Manager, Apparel

    Jan 2000 - Jul 2011

  • Southern Area Sales Manager, Footwear

    Oct 1993 - Dec 1999
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  Patagonia

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  GB Sales Manager

  Managing apparel sales in the UK

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  Scott Sports SA

  Jul 2011 - Nov 2013

  UK Sales Manager, Running

  Achieved national coverage of Scott Running in accounts across the UK• Invited to join Scott to oversee the launch of their running brand in the UK.• Collaborated in building brand awareness with retail/event management & marketing partners• Implemented a UK-wide calendar of events ranging from trail and road running to off-road triathlon.• Worked closely on product training in-store, combining this with product testing

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  Mountain Hardwear

  Nov 2013 - Jun 2020

  UK Key Account Sales Manager

  Successfully transitioned sales from a predominantly bricks & mortar model to an omni-channel customer base• Re-established brand in the UK following creation of UK Subsidiary • Re-assessed direction and commitment to independent accounts with potential for mutual growth• Managed Montrail Footwear in the UK (from 2014-2016) until brand was merged with Columbia• In-store staff training, including product testing

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  Big Stone

  May 2021 - now

  Sales Manager