John Gothard

VP of Sales · RAEN Optics

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

In My Own Words

Successful sales leader skilled in building, mentoring, motivating and leading high-performing sales teams to achieve aggressive business goals. I have demonstrated proven success in a variety of changing business environments that span from entrepreneurial/start-up to established companies.

Work Experience

VP of Sales

RAEN Optics

2016 – 2017

Overseeing all functions of sales, both domestic and globally.

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VP of Sales

Freewaters

2013 – 2016

Overseeing all aspects of Sales, for North America,

VP of Sales, North America for Sanuk

Deckers Outdoor Corp.

2011 – 2013

Overseeing all aspects of sales, for North America.

VP of Sales

Sanuk

2007 – 2011

Overseeing all aspects of sales, North America.

VP of Sales

Spy Optic, Inc.,

2001 – 2007

Overseeing all aspects of sales, both domestic and globally.

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VP of Sales

Arnette

1995 – 2001

Overseeing all aspects of sales, both domestic and globally.

National Sales Manager

SMP

1994 – 1995

All duties related to overseeing domestic sales.

General Manager - Wetsuits

Quiksilver

1990 – 1993

Launched Quiksilver wetsuits in the US (Australian based). Set up operations, building, staffing, reps, etc. Ran programs, trade shows, etc to establish the brand in a highly competitive market.