McNett of Bellingham, WA has hired Beaty Jackson as director of East Coast sales.


Jackson will spend the majority of his time engaging outdoor dealers in the Southeast, directing and implementing key outdoor sales initiatives and expanding brand awareness and product knowledge throughout the entire east coast region with McNett’s mass merchant, dealer and distributor accounts. He will also provide support to other divisions as required.

 

McNett makes the Outgo camping accessories line as well as products used to protect, preserve, enhance and repair gear for the dive, outdoor, sporting goods and military markets. It's brands includes Gear Aid (camping), M Essentials (dive) , Aquamira (water filtration) and Camo Form (firearms).

“Beaty’s addition to the outdoor sales team, his experience, and southeast location positions our brands for growth and exceptional service with our dealers on the east coast,” said Liz Mathias, vice president of sales at McNett. “Beaty is a friend of the industry, an advocate and leader. We are thrilled Beaty has joined our team.”


Prior to joining McNett, Jackson served as part-owner of Adventure Marketing Group, providing retailers with outdoor products. Jackson also worked as the manager of an outdoor/ski company for over 20 years and as a sales representative for a variety of outdoor manufacturers, including McNett.


“I find great joy in selling gear that creates memories, which a person will carry with them for the remainder of their lifetime,” said Jackson. “The ‘real job’ is sharing the passion of the outdoor experience with every man, woman and child.”


Beaty will work closely with Brian Roche, technical sales supervisor, who has been instrumental in directing sales teams in McNett’s dive and outdoor divisions. Roche will continue to oversee USA specialty sales in dive and west coast outdoor industry sales. Jackson will office in the territory near Knoxville, Tennessee.


Jackson serves on the Southeast Regional Council of the National Park and Conservation Association and has a Recreation Park Administration degree from Clemson University.