Rapala Promotes Jensen to Regional Sales Manager

 

Rapala USA has promoted Matt Jensen to Regional Sales Manager.  Effective April 2007, Jensen will bring his sales knowledge and passion to a new level.

Jensen began his career with Rapala as a Customer Service Representative and quickly moved to the role of Sales Associate.  Matt’s new responsibilities will include managing all customers and sales activities in the territories of W.L Carter, Jones & Company and The Hammond Group.

“We are thrilled to promote Matt to his new position as Regional Sales Manager,” says Zack Swanson, vice president of sales for Rapala.  “He has taken his dedication and passion for our brands and applied them to his customers and our trade.”

 

Rapala Reels up Holterhaus as Sales Associate

 

Effective March 2007, John Holterhaus will move from his current position as Customer Service Representative at Normark to his new position as Sales Associate.  John will be responsible for managing the Trophy Dealer Program on a national level.   

“John is a welcomed addition to our sales team,” says Zack Swanson, vice president of sales for Rapala.  “With his knowledge of the sport and our products, we look forward to watching him continue to grow within our team.”

Holterhaus, an outdoor enthusiast, is a Minnesota native who enjoys bass and musky fishing as well as fall bird hunting. “I have been a fishaholic ever since I can remember,” says Holterhaus.  “The opportunity for me to bring the Rapala products I have been using to the trade is awesome.”

 

Rapala Lands Rosen for Customer Service Representative

 

Bart Rosen will replace Holterhaus in Customer Service as a Customer Service Representative beginning March 2007. 

“Bart’s in-depth knowledge of the fishing tackle category is an easy addition to our Customer Service team.” says Gregg Wollner, executive vice president for Rapala.

Rosen, a Minnesota native, is an avid angler with a passion for Musky Fishing.

“I am excited to join the team at Rapala,” says Rosen.  “My passion is fishing and I am pleased with the opportunity to apply my passion to my career with the Rapala brands.”

Previously, Rosen was with Drift Control/Beckman Nets as a territory sales representative.