Jon Howard — Director of Marketing at super.natural llc
Jon Howard
Director of Marketing
Underhill Center | United States
Skills
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Interests
Publishing
Cooking
Building brands
Small businesses
Sliding on snow or water
New media developement
Industries
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Snow
Surf
Work experience
super.natural llc
Director of Marketing | 11/2014 - Current
Responsible for creating, protecting and amplifying the voice of super.natural. Provide a strategic vision on differentiating the brand and driving the ethos of super.natural. Overall goal of creating profitable and sustainable growth and brand awareness through the development and execution of the brand identity, launching an e-commerce platform and driving marketing strategies across all channels.
Bern Unlimited
Sales and Marketing Specialist / Consultant | 12/2013 - Current
Current Client(s): Bern Unlimited
Develop and execute international sales and marketing strategies in ski/snowboard and bike industries through the management of 6 regional representatives. Key objectives are to grow existing business, drive consumer demand, maintain brand equity and develop new retail opportunities. Additional initiatives include expanding existing marketing strategy with new channels that focus on regional campaigns using integrated marketing components for in-line sales and new product launches. Developed new analytics and reporting that measure and prove ROI while aligning initiatives with National Sales Team.
Height of Land Publications - Alpinist / Backcountry / Kronicle Magazines
Publisher / Partner | 05/2005 - 10/2013
Increased value of company through growth in sales, brand development and revenue diversification, all with a focus on long-term sustainable partnerships. First hand experience with major outdoor, ski and snowboard brand's marketing strategies that involved traditional, new and evolving media opportunities.
Led company through two acquisitions and their integration into existing operations. Managed and directed sales team, as well as serviced in-house key accounts. Developed and managed New Business Development Strategy that diversified the company’s traditional two sources of revenue into a five-tiered program. Developed and managed Circulation Department including P&L responsibility and staff and vendor management. Negotiated printer contract terms annually, resulting in positive year round cash flow.
Height of Land Publications - Backcountry Magazine
Sales Manager / Partner | 05/2003 - 04/2005
A focus on sales during first year of acquisition shifted to managing all sales, including advertising and circulation, operations, finance and production. Sales growth and brand development reestablished Backcountry as an emerging company and viable partner in ski and snowboard industry.
Managed and directed sales team, as well as administered in-house key accounts. Oversaw magazine production and developed internal systems for magazine production. Orchestrated change in magazine printer, handled all aspects of circulation and marketing and managed all financial responsibilities of the company. Hired CPA and developed internal financial reporting programs.
First Light Sea Adventures
Director / Captain | 05/1999 - 10/2003
Maintained and operated three traditionally built sailing vessels up to 47 feet throughout Cape Cod. Grew fleet from one vessel to three while also managing reservations for hourly, daily, multi-day and large group charters.
Worked with local boatyard to schedule and manage seasonal servicing and repairs.
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Professional Ski Patroller | 11/1997 - 04/2003
Handled multi-patient scenarios in harsh environments while working with fellow patrollers and mountain staff to ensure resort community safety. As either Mountain Captain or as a team member customer safety was priority and managed through daily and weekly trail and lift protocols while also supervising seasonal training. Provided support to Mountain Operations division and offered first aid to non-ski area guests.