Jay Curwen

Brand Builder. Revenue Generator. Wholesale Sales, Retail and Hospitality Management professional. Event producer. 25 years assembling, managing and motivating teams for iconic brands and experiences.

Role
Director of Sports, Film and Entertainment at Explore Asheville
Location
Asheville, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Jay Curwen

Experienced sales team leadership for some of the most iconic brands in the outdoor and…

Experience

  1. Director of Sports, Film and Entertainment

    Explore Asheville

    Aug 2024 — Present · Asheville, NC, US

    Growing the sports and entertainment travel/tourism business in and around Asheville, NC.The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority is the public authority created in 1983 by an act of the North Carolina Legislature to oversee the collection and investment of occupancy taxes paid by travelers who stay overnight in commercial lodging establishments, such as hotels and motels, bed and breakfast operations, and vacation rentals such as Airbnb and VRBOs. The members of the Buncombe County TDA Board have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that the tax dollars are spent in accordance with the specific legislation governing their use.The BCTDA oversees the work of the Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, which develops and carries out advertising, marketing, while staying aligned with our strategic imperatives.

Education

  • University of North Carolina Asheville

    BS, Biology

    1984 — 1990

Skills

  • Market Research
  • Apparel
  • Retail
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Brand Management
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Development
  • Public Relations
  • Sales
  • Sales Management
  • Pricing
  • Inventory Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Product Development
  • Fashion
  • Event Management
  • Trade Shows
  • New Business Development
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Selling
  • Creative Direction
  • Trend Analysis
  • Footwear
  • Leadership
  • Forecasting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Strategy
  • E-Commerce
  • Sales Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Management
  • Event Planning
  • Sporting Goods
  • Product Marketing
  • Merchandising
  • Social Media Marketing

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