Abode Outside, an eco-friendly knitwear company for all seasons, appointed Bill Chandler as director of sales. A veteran in the outdoor and specialty CPG industries, Chandler brings over 25 years of experience in driving wholesale growth, building sales teams and strengthening brand visibility, both across North America and worldwide.
In his first act, Chandler named Urban Outdoor Sales as Abode Outside’s new agency of record for the Rocky Mountain territory, servicing key specialty retailers across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.
“We’re thrilled to attract a seasoned sales leader like Bill Chandler to our team at Abode Outside,” said Nate Baller, the founder of Abode Outside. “Over the past few years, we’ve focused on building exceptional ACTIVE knitwear products fueled by a powerful mission, and Bill’s experience and industry relationships will help bring our vision to more people retail partners across the country. We started with a strong product development and supply chain foundation, and bringing someone with Bill’s reputation and expertise on board is a big step forward for us.”
Chandler previously held senior sales leadership roles with Sea to Summit, Osprey Packs, Kathmandu Outdoor and Sherpa Adventure Gear, and currently leads Nomad Collaborations, a consulting firm focused on accelerating go-to-market success for outdoor and lifestyle brands.
“Abode Outside is a fresh, innovative brand with something real to say,” said Chandler. “From a product standpoint and a cultural one, there’s a clear opportunity here to lead the knitwear conversation in outdoor. I’m thrilled to work with Urban Outdoor Sales and our other partners to tell that story in stores across the country.”
Chandler will oversee all aspects of wholesale strategy, focus on expanding domestic footprint and align with value-driven retailers that understand the growing appeal of sustainable, year-round knitwear.
