Ryan Taylor
Independent Commercial Leader & Brand Builder at Black Crows Skis | Argonaut Cycles
Former GoPro | Fox | Ducati
Bend | US
Interests
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Summary
Activity
Work experience
Argonaut Cycles
Global Wholesale Sales Director | 08/2023 - Current
blackcrows
North American Field Sales Manager | 09/2024 - Current
Return to action supporting the growth in specialty retail, resort and key account sales channels.
black crows
Director of Sales - North America | 06/2020 - 09/2022
Vestergaard
National Sales Manager - Lifestraw | 09/2018 - 06/2019
DrinkTanks®
Director of Sales | 10/2017 - 05/2018
GoPro
National Sales Manager- Specialty Retail | 05/2016 - 03/2017
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.
GoPro
Western Regional Sales Manager - Specialty Retail | 06/2014 - 05/2016
Direct and manage a team of 30+ independent reps covering the western region (from the Rocky Mountains West)
GoPro
Strategic Account Manager- Powersports | 04/2012 - 06/2014
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.
Fox Head, Inc.
Outside Sales- MX | 01/2011 - 04/2012
Provide tactical, in-the-field sales and marketing support for the Oregon MX sales channel. Account manager for two national online retailers.
MotoCzysz
General Manager | 04/2010 - 01/2011
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.
MotoCorsa
Operations Manager | 11/2007 - 09/2009
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.
MotoCzysz
Team Manager | 01/2005 - 12/2007
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.
MotoCzysz
Director of Communications | 01/2005 - 12/2007
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.
Ducati North America
Performance Parts and Apparel Manager | 01/2003 - 12/2005
Managed the sales, marketing, and technical support of the Ducati Performance Parts and Apparel line in North America.
MotoCorsa
Parts and Service Manager | 01/2001 - 12/2003
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.
Mountainspeed/ Fastway
General Manager | 01/1998 - 12/2001
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.
Education history
Marylhurst University
Business | 2009 - 2010
University of Colorado Boulder
Architecture | 1995 - 1997
