ECCO announced that it has appointed Erik Walcott as global head of specialty sales overseeing its Outdoor division, effective immediately.
“We are thrilled to have Erik return to ECCO and believe his deep expertise and diverse background, spanning nearly two decades in the footwear industry and including some highly-respected brands, will be an amazing asset to the ECCO team,” stated Nikolai Christensen, head of outdoor, ECCO global. “His proven ability to prepare and execute aggressive, impactful sales plans will be leveraged as we continue to deliver on our commitment to the outdoor category business, not only in the U.S. but globally.”
From driving the global strategy and implementing market-specific programs, to leading regional sales managers globally, Walcott will direct customer service and the positioning of ECCO for growth in new channels of distribution and retail partnerships to grow its outdoor category.
Most recently serving as the VP of Sales for Rumpl, Walcott’s experience also includes over four years with Keen, where he was the brand’s sales director for the West. “They say that life comes full circle, and I’m happy to be back with the ECCO global team and believe the skills I’ve honed and experience I’ve collected positions us for significant and meaningful growth. I look forward to working with, and expanding, the outdoor team and category during this exciting time,” added Walcott.
Based in Portland, OR, Walcott will report directly to Christensen at the brand’s headquarters in Denmark.
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