David Conner

About David Conner

At Spec Ops Tools, we don’t just build tools — we build a mission. As Senior VP of Sales, I work alongside an incredible team to drive our expansion into thousands of retail locations across the U.S, fueled by a shared commitment to performance and purpose. We donate 3% of every sale to veteran organizations like the Green Beret Foundation, Navy SEAL Foundation, and the Gary Sinise Foundation.My focus?Partnering with retailers and wholesalers to grow strategic placement (Orgill, Ace, EJD, Do it Best, & more)Optimizing performance through data, Salesforce, and field-ready executionSharing our story and mission with authenticity and impactProud to work with a team where 25% are veterans — and to grow a brand that gives back with every sale. Let’s connect — or better yet, let’s build.

Experience

1. Sr VP of Sales

   Spec Ops Tools

   Apr 2022 — Present · Durham, NC, US

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Consumer Products
• National Accounts
• Key Account Development
• Sales Management
• New Business Development
• Leadership
• Key Account Management
• Account Management
• B2b
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Management
• Strategy
• Forecasting
• Sales Operations
• Marketing
• Product Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Pricing
• Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Product Marketing
• Business Development
• Merchandising
• Marketing Management
• P&L Management
• Sales
• International Sales
• Start-Ups
• Competitive Analysis
• Direct Sales
• Product Management
• Selling
• Executive Management
• Market Planning
• Sales Process
• Sales Presentations
• Team Building
• Business-to-Business (B2b)