Ryan Taylor
Global Wholesale Sales Director · Argonaut Cycles
Bend, OR
In My Own Words
Driven, focused, and creative brand builder and business manager with a solid history of building brands. Artful negotiator who thrives under pressure and self-direction. Excel at growing and managing lasting and profitable business relationships. Intimately familiar with premium lifestyle brands, and the retail culture surrounding them.
Specialties: Sales & Marketing management. Brand development. Product line management and development. Business development & Client/ Account services.
Work Experience
North American Field Sales Manager
blackcrows2024 – Present
Return to action supporting the growth in specialty retail, resort and key account sales channels.
National Sales Manager- Specialty Retail
GoPro2016 – 2017
Supported and grew the specialty retail sales channel including outdoor, snow, action sports, consumer electronics, and pro photo/video retailers. Developed deep and profitable relationships with tastemaker accounts large and small. Led a team of 70+ reps, and provided tactical support to meet company objectives.
Western Regional Sales Manager - Specialty Retail
GoPro2014 – 2016
Direct and manage a team of 30+ independent reps covering the western region (from the Rocky Mountains West)
Strategic Account Manager- Powersports
GoPro2012 – 2014
Managed national distributor, and key accounts in the powersports sales channel. Established and implemented sales and distribution strategies for the channel, focused on strategic growth and strong partnerships.
Outside Sales- MX
Fox Head, Inc.2011 – 2012
Provide tactical, in-the-field sales and marketing support for the Oregon MX sales channel. Account manager for two national online retailers.
General Manager
MotoCzysz2010 – 2011
Returned to help to re-tool company from gasoline engines to electric vehicles, and launch the Digital Drive-- the first fully integrated electric drive solution for automotive manufacturers looking to enter the EV market.
Key member of the team that brought the MotoCzysz E1 to 4 Isle of Mann Championship wins, world land speed records, and deputing e-racing at exhibition MotoGP races.
Operations Manager
MotoCorsa2007 – 2009
Reorganized and re-focused the Northwest’s premier European motorcycle dealership, which is affiliated with exclusive global brands and respected in the industry for bucking the trends and raising the bar.
Team Manager
MotoCzysz2005 – 2007
Worked with engineering/design division to source the production of engine, chassis, and bodywork components. Managed the preparation of prototype motorcycles for track testing. Responsible for all scheduling, logistics, staffing, and coordinating track tests all over the west coast. Communicated with professional athletes and their agents, setting up private meetings and negotiating contracts.
Director of Communications
MotoCzysz2005 – 2007
I was selected to lead an elite, international team launching this American motorcycle brand, founded on bold entrepreneurship, technical innovation, and design prowess.
Achievements - Negotiated and managed production of a feature length documentary for Discovery Channel HD Theater, titled “Birth of a Racer”. - Struck sponsorship and partnership deals with over 20 companies.
Performance Parts and Apparel Manager
Ducati North America2003 – 2005
Managed the sales, marketing, and technical support of the Ducati Performance Parts and Apparel line in North America.
Parts and Service Manager
MotoCorsa2001 – 2003
Recruited to a new management team that successfully turned this failing European motorcycle dealership into a profitable business, and built the MotoCorsa brand in the Northwest.
General Manager
Mountainspeed/ Fastway1998 – 2001
Launched my career with a general management role at this mountain bike and off-road motorcycle performance parts company.
- Built worldwide team of distributors and managed OE sales. - Identified a market need and launched the Fastway brand into the off-road motorcycle industry. - Built key relationships inside the mountain bike and motocross racing community and signed sponsorship agreements with professional athletes/ teams. - Provided trackside technical product support to professional mountain bike and motocross race teams. - Communicated directly with sector press for product launches, tests, and reviews. - Key contributor to product development, including line planning, innovation, and technical design.
