NW Sales Representative at Caraway and Co.

- Manage key & wholesale accounts for Mountain Hardwear, Mystery Ranch, CAMP USA, Parks Project & Havaianas in OR, ID, WA & AK

 - Work closely with brand managers and ASR teams to forecast growth and partnership opportunities across the PNW 

-Create, manage and execute trade show appointment calendars and line presentations seasonally 

- Work within brand deadlines to achieve and surpass sales order management for preseason and ASAP business 

-Identify and execute marketing/event opportunities within key and wholesale accounts in the region to promote sales and growth with existing partnerships 

- Work directly with brand sales managers to creatively pursue and open new prospective accounts in the territory

Outside Sales Representative

On April 15th, 2021, Cairn Inc. was acquired by Outside Interactive Inc. (formerly Pocket Outdoor Media.)

- Established & maintained long term brand relations & managed product acquisition for monthly & quarterly subscription platforms. Managed 4-12 unique PO placements each month while navigating buying timelines and competitive vendor negotiations.

- Curated strong monthly & quarterly collections of innovative outdoor gear. 

- Compiled and analyzed data & metrics to provide insights for brand partners & improve the overall experience for our community.

- Owned sample management for the Outside e-commerce team across platforms.

- Owned inventory goal management, budget, and maintained margins across subscription platforms.

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Beertender

- Help shape Cairn's customer service experience by responding to a wide array of topics through email and phone conversations.

- Represent the Cairn brand's voice through customer interaction.

- Curate product for monthly subscription collections by working with brands across the outdoor industry to discover new and innovative products.

- Analyze data to provide insights for brands and improve the experience for our community.

Brand Hero/ Product Specialist 

- Instructed groups of up to 12 children on rock climbing technique, etiquette, and training in a gym setting for six weeks at a time.

- Created climbing curriculum based on both group and individual needs, desires and skills in a way that fostered growth and progression.

Youth Climbing Coach

- Instructed basic and intermediate technical skiing skills including but not limited to: flat ground footwork, stopping, turning, and speed control to youths aged 3-16.

- Taught both group and private lessons to help clients improve skills on a variety of terrain both on and off piste.

Ski Instructor

Sales Associate

Brew Hand

- Part time customer service representative in the Icebreaker and Mons Royale merino wool clothing department.

- Assisted customers within the camping, hiking, footwear, and bike departments.

- Coordinated elementary school, non-profit, and CSU affiliated groups use of the campus involving lodging, dining, and challenge course participation.

- Led challenge course orientation courses including safety demonstrations and proper use of the courses elements while controlling the ropes for groups of 15-60 people at a time.

Challenge Course Facilitator / Office Assistant 

Megan Alonso is an Outside Sales Representative at Caraway & Co. Sales in Bend, Oregon.

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Colorado State University

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