Taylor Brands, LLC announced that John O'Rourke has been hired as regional sales manager west. In this position, O'Rourke will manage the Western United States and the Canadian Regions for Taylor Brands, and concentrate on the sporting goods and hardware side of the business.
O'Rourke has extensive retail, product, and merchandising experience. He has spent the last 11 years at Cabela's and previous to that he held various positions with Gart Sports, now The Sports Authority. O'Rourke will report directly to VP of Sales in this new position.
“Taylor Brands continues to grow and John will allow us to continue to manage our many strategic customers at the level they require and deserve,” said Jody Agnew, VP of sales. “John has the skill set to help our retailers sustain growth in an ever changing retail environment. He understands not only our portfolio of brands and products, but also the high demands our time-starved buyers are up against. John's background in a multi-channel model will allow our many strategic customers to continue to lean on Taylor Brands for category and brand expertise.”
Taylor Brands, LLC manufactures and markets cutlery products under a brand portfolio that includes, but is not limited to: Schrade, Uncle Henry, Old Timer, Smith & Wesson, U.S. Army, Boy Scouts of America, and Primo's.
