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Ogden, UT—February 2, 2012—Suunto USA is proud to announce its choice for Sales Agency of the Year 2011. Über Group, representing the southeast, has more than 100 combined years of specialty retail sales experience, and earned the award in recognition of the group’s strong exemplary efforts and success over the past year.
The Über Group has grown significantly since opening its doors in 2006 and recently divided the agency into three divisions to create strong focus for its brands. Über Group representatives now focus on product & material for four brands.
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- Alpha Division: Arc'teryx, Mountain Khakis, Salomon, Jetboil
- Beta Division: Petzl, Suunto, Footbalance, VIVOBAREFOOT
- Tactical Division: Arc'teryx LEAF (U.S.),Salomon Tactical Channel (U.S.) Mountain Khakis Tactical Channel (U.S.)\ Suunto, Jetboil, VIVOBAREFOOT
Über Group continues to bring added value to its accounts by recently partnering with RMSA Inventory Control as a referral resource for specialty retailers to utilize its services for cost-effective inventory control needs.
“The Über Group continues to deliver strong sales and support while exhibiting real commitment and understanding of Suunto,” says Nora Stowell, Vice President and Business Director of Suunto North America. “We’re all proud to have them on our team and we look forward to a strong 2012.”
“We don’t sell based on product alone. We study the market and the products out of a passion for the retail process,” says Michael Lumpkin, Brand Manager for Über’s Beta Division. “We’ve had great success with Suunto because we attempt to relay passion for the innovation, quality and brand strength to buyers."
The Über Group is a full-service sales agency serving ten Southeastern U.S states for the traditional Specialty Outdoor and Specialty Run channels. Über Group also represents 4 major vendors for the entire U.S. in the Military and Tactical channel. Über Group has 7 Full-time and 3 part-time reps. They utilize a professional showroom, full-time office support, an Intern Program, and the highest quality product to service more than 300 dealers. The Über Group also utilizes professional sales training and professional development to ensure they are as effective as possible at selling products in and helping to sell products through www.ubergroup.net
Suunto was founded in 1936 by Tuomas Vohlonen, a Finnish orienteer and inventor of the liquid-filled field compass. Since then Suunto has been at the forefront of design and innovation for sports watches, dive computers and instruments used by adventure seekers all over the globe. From the top of the mountain to the bottom of the sea, Suunto physically and mentally equips outdoor adventurers to conquer new territory.
Suunto’s headquarters and manufacturing plant is in Vantaa, Finland. Employing more than 400 people worldwide, Suunto products are sold in over 100 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Amer Sports Corporation along with its sister brands Salomon, Arc’teryx, Atomic, Wilson, Precor, and Mavic.
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