The Clymb, the private-sale e-tailer for the active outdoor lifestyle, has appointed Marc Angelo as its senior director of merchandising. Angelo brings with him more than 15 years of experience in outdoor, action sport and snow specialty retail, most recently with Evo.com where he oversaw the development and management of the company”s softgoods division.
Prior to that, Angelo spent eight years as a merchant and marketing manager for Sierra Trading Post in Cheyenne, Wyoming. “We are thrilled to add Marc to our growing team here at The Clymb
Said Cec Annett, chief merchandising officer and co-founder, “His vast experience, deep industry relationships and management expertise make him the perfect candidate to lead our merchandising team.”
As show season is getting underway, Angelo will be hitting the road at Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, UT and S.I.A in Denver, CO working with new and existing brand partners.
“I'm thrilled to join the Clymb at such an exciting time,” Angelo explained. “We are providing great value to our partners in a format that both protects and builds their brands. We are focused on delivering a premium presentation for premium brands, and this has resonated with our members and our brand partners. Itâ€s truly something the industry needs, and I'm proud to work alongside such a successful and talented team. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with friends and business partners in the coming weeks.”
As an avid outdoor enthusiast, Angelo has skied, biked, kayaked and motorcycled on four continents. The Clymb gladly welcomes his adventurous spirit, his wife Annie and their son Ryder to the company's home in Portland, Oregon.
The Clymb membership is free, allowing users to shape the community by inviting like-minded friends. The company is based in Portland, Ore., and was founded in 2009 by a seasoned team of outdoor and sport industry veterans.
