Chris Armstrong

Background

About Chris Armstrong

Experienced sales professional with a track record of accomplishments in related business categories. Master of Arts degree in Sport Management from California State University, Long Beach and Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Extensive account management, sales and production forecasting, marketing trends, sales and purchasing analytics, as well as executive reporting. Strong retail, wholesale, and OEM sales experience. Significant background in budgeting, event management, operations, marketing, branding and staff management. Lifelong relationship builder. I am an accomplished business professional with both industry experience as well as an advanced education. My sales background includes several years on a retail sales floor, managing a retail shop with 9 sales associates, regional sales management of 3 outside sales reps and 300 retail accounts, as well as OEM sales management and production forecasting of 13 key accounts and over one hundred boutique accounts with annual sales in excess of $11 million dollars. Some of my specific work experience includes: • Extensive account management o Technical product and marketing presentations to large groups in both hands on and lecture forums. o Marketing promotions based on consumer and sales trends. o Executive level customer service and sales. o Analytics, sales and production forecasting. o Upper Management / Executive sales and market reporting. • Managing Cross functional team collaborations. • Successful track record meeting sales goals in a declining market. • Extensive account travel nationwide, managing time and budget effectively and efficiently. I am a husband, father and avid cyclist both road and mountain. I also snowboard, wakeboard, and have been a competitive golfer for many years.