Chip Ness

Business Development Specialist @Takedown Sportswear

Atlanta, GA, US

Sales & Lead Generation: Develop and execute strategies to expand Takedown’s reach within the wrestling and combat sports industries, focusing on teams, gyms and MMA organizations.• Event Representation & Marketing: Represent Takedown at major wrestling events, including Bellator and PFL fights and the NCAA Championships, to generate brand awareness, engage with coaches, and drive sales.• Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with high school, college, and RTC (Regional Training Center) programs to establish Takedown as their go-to apparel provider.• Product & Sponsorship Management: Oversee athlete sponsorships, including Caleb Henson and Gable Steveson, structuring contracts and ensuring brand-aligned content creation.• Operational & Sales Strategy Development: Contribute to the development of B2B sales strategies, segmenting corporate clients into low, mid, and premium tiers to optimize outreach and conversions.• PHAN-X NCAA Championships Booth: Spearheading Takedown’s presence at the PHAN-X Fan Experience during the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships, including booth logistics, marketing materials, and sales initiatives.• Regional Training Center Initiative: Developing a new RTC partnership model to align with Takedown’s expansion strategy, enhancing outreach to elite-level wrestlers through referrals within their communities.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor's degree, Management and Society

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor's degree, Economics