Lansky Sharpeners, a leader in innovative knife sharpening technology announces the appointment of Barbara Worden as their new National Sales Manager.

Worden’s responsibilities include sales management of the retail division, including management of the sales rep groups, day-to-day management of dealer/distributor relationships, national account management, sales forecasting and various other functions key to managing Lansky’s national sales division.

“The addition of an established outdoors industry veteran to our management team is an exciting step as we move forward and grow as a brand” says Lansky CEO Chris Fire “ As we prepared for our 35th anniversary we know that Barbara’s management skills and enthusiasm will immediately contribute to an already strong sales force and customer service department.”

Worden is no stranger to the outdoors industry and brings over 12 years of sales and management experience to her new position, including 10 years of active sales management experience in the shooting, hunting and outdoor’s industry. Prior to joining Lansky; Worden has held key positions in account management with GLOCK, Inc., OTIS Technology and is well versed in the challenges facing modern hunting and outdoor retailers.

 “I’m very excited to join the Lansky Sharpeners team. The brand is well established in its category and it’s my goal to continue to broaden the company’s national and global reach. Lansky is quite literally on the edge of explosive growth,” says Worden.  “I look forward to complementing their already successful business history with my varied outdoor industry background; infused with my passion for always striving to exceed the expectations of our consumer and commercial partners.”