Sezzle, a financial technology company, appointed Jason Volk as Director of Brand Partnerships for the Outdoor & Sporting Goods categories.  Sezzle’s payment platform “increases the purchasing power for millions of active users globally by offering interest-free installment plans at 34,000 online stores and in-store locations.”

Volk will be responsible for all business development related to the sports, outdoor, sportsman’s, and active lifestyle business. Volk joined the company with more than 20 years of experience driving growth for global brands and retailers including Nike Swim, The Sports Authority, Oregon Scientific, Sportline, and Foster Grant. He will report directly to Anna Meyer, vice president, brand partnerships.

“We are excited to announce the addition of Jason Volk to the Sezzle team,” said Meyer. “He is a dynamic leader with a demonstrated track record of building strategic, results-driven partnerships and supporting them through industry-leading relationships. Jason’s depth of leadership experience and knowledge in the sports and outdoor industries will play a critical role as Sezzle continues to financially empower the next generation of shoppers.”

Most recently, Volk served as the founder of Elevate Sales Group, where he consulted with brands on growing their North American retail distribution. Previously, he served as vice president of sales for EB Brands, where he led mass and sporting goods sales. He also held various senior leadership roles at Oregon Scientific and Perry Ellis International.

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