John Crouch

VP-Level Sales Leader | Global Brand Growth | Outdoor, Action Sports & Utility | B2B + DTC | Team Builder | Channel Strategist

Role
Arbor Skateboards- General Manager at Arbor
Location
Tacoma, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About John Crouch

Dynamic sales leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth across premium…

Experience

  1. Arbor Skateboards- General Manager

    Arbor

    Sep 2024 — Present

    As General Manager for Arbor Skateboards, I lead the U.S. business under the global Arbor Collective brand, overseeing all aspects of operations, sales, product, and marketing. In this contract role, I’m responsible for driving growth, profitability, and brand alignment across domestic and international markets, working directly with Shiner LLC (UK-based distributor) and a cross-functional global team.Key responsibilities:Own and manage U.S. P&L, sales forecasting, budget creation, and entire brand marketing and product calendar adherence.Lead global sales strategy with oversight of the Sales Managers and key account relationships.Direct operations and customer service through the Operations Manager, ensuring supply chain and fulfillment excellence.Manage brand marketing, creative, and product development functions in alignment with global brand direction.Build and implement KPI-based bonus structures and team performance tracking (TSRs).Coordinate closely with international partners to align inventory, product strategy, and global marketing efforts.This role combines high-level strategic planning with day-to-day operational execution, enabling Arbor to scale sustainably while staying true to its core identity in skateboarding and outdoor lifestyle. It involves a lot of nimble decision making to scale the business while stay on sales and budget targets.

Education

  • University of Washington

    Bachelor of Science

    1999 — 2003

  • University of Washington

    Bachelor of Science

    2000 — 2003

  • University of Washington

    Bachelor of Science (BS)

    2000 — 2003

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Trend Analysis
  • Event Planning
  • Action Sports
  • Brand Development
  • Product Development
  • Social Media
  • Inventory Management
  • Fashion
  • Retail
  • Apparel
  • Trade Shows
  • Marketing
  • Sales Management
  • Brand Management
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Merchandising
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Account Management

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