Brenton Schulze

Principal Consultant

2023 – Present

SSCLLC is a boutique consultancy focused on helping lifestyle brands establish or improve their wholesale distribution strategies through reporting, forecasting, org structure, representation, merchandising, and trade shows.

Building 4ocean's wholesale distribution from the ground up, I gained significant experience in growing and scaling a sales organization from soup to nuts. Following that, I joined ORCA where expertise was further honed within the Gathr Outdoors family of brands.

Whether you are a digitally native brand looking to enter brick and mortar distribution or have existing business at retail, I can help grow your business.

Director of National Sales & Business Development

2023 – 2025

Gathr Outdoors, a portfolio company of Centre Partners, is a diversified global company who designs and manufactures outdoor products and sporting goods. Each of Gathr’s core business platforms are recognized leaders in their respective markets and are trusted partners to some of the world’s most recognizable brands and retailers. ​ ​ Gathr’s business segments include CAMP (Klymit, Rightline Gear, Cascadia Vehicle Tents & WaterPORT), OUTDOOR (GCI Outdoor & ORCA Coolers) and RECREATION (PrideSports, Pride Manufacturing & MacNeill Engineering). Each segment is tasked with providing industry-leading product development, engineering, design and customer service/support to its worldwide customer base. ​ ​ At Gathr Outdoors, we believe experiences are always more powerful when spent together outside. We are Better Together, Passionate by Nature, Blazing New Trails & Rugged for a Reason! Come join us...Everyone is welcome at our camp!​

More About Me:​

As head of sales for ORCA Coolers, my job is to lead the brand distribution through a clearly defined strategy by establishing and growing market share.

Director of Sales

2017 – 2022

Our mission at 4ocean is to actively clean our oceans and coastlines through global clean up efforts. Founded in January 2017, we launched the company by manufacturing and selling bracelets made from post-consumer recycled materials. Every bracelet purchased funds the removal of one pound of trash from the ocean and coastlines. Our product line continues to expand with both branded goods and single use alternatives, all made from recycled or sustainable materials which carry our one pound promise for each product sold. We have full time cleanup operations in Florida, Bali, Haiti, Guatemala, and Hawaii.

As the first director hire within the organization, my role was to support the company's growth through wholesale distribution. I built 4ocean’s wholesale department from the ground up, scaled to a team of 11 full time employees and oversaw between 40-100+ independent reps. In a start-up environment, it is my goal to develop and implement a wholesale strategy to effectively increase 4ocean's market share within brick and mortar retail stores across the globe, enabling the expansion of our clean up operations worldwide while telling the 4ocean story through merchandising and POP.

Vice President

2016 – 2017

Conway is the world's only full-service agency in the global corporate investment industry, with a 60-year-old publications division, a 50-year-old association management division, a site selection consulting division and decades of event management.

As the only full-service agency in the industry, our goal is to help corporations invest and create more jobs.

My role included sales management and support across the Conway platform, with a focus on event and sponsorship sales, as well as overall organizational management.

Regional Director of Client Services - Eastern Region

2015 – 2016

IA Interior Architects (IA) is the first global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors. The firm provides strategic planning, interior architecture, and design services for corporations, businesses, and institutions.

My role focused on building and maintaining relationships with end-user, CRE professionals in an effort to raise awareness of IA's services and offerings. Daily activities include prospecting, identifying key opportunities throughout the industry, and setting up meetings with prospective clients and key members of IA leadership.

Director of Membership Development

2014 – 2015

Managed by Conway, Inc, The Industrial Asset Management Council is the leading association of industrial asset management and corporate real estate executives, their suppliers and service providers, and economic developers.

I was responsible for all membership development and sales, managing the IAMC Local program, and act as staff liaison to a number of internal committees.

Personal Clothier - Sales Professional

2012 – 2014

Tom James Company is the world's largest manufacturer and retailer of custom clothing. Our highly-trained Tailors come directly to your home or office, saving you valuable time. They plan, coordinate, and maintain your wardrobe so you are perfectly attired for any situation - business, casual, social or formal. Our Tailors are wardrobe consultants, well-versed in fabrics, style and patterns.

My role encompassed the entire life cycle of the sales process. From prospecting to the delivery of product and beyond, I was also responsible for setting appointments, product presentation, measuring, closing the sale, fitting, and maintaining client satisfaction through continuous follow up.

Bachelor's Degree

2004 – 2011