Minuss33 announced the hiring of Alan and Sigrid Quinn, of Q Sales Northwest, as part of the Minus33 team of sales representatives, effective immediately. Q Sales Northwest will be responsible for sales and service in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
The Quinns join Minus33 after many successful years in the outdoor industry as retail store owners and manufacturer’s representatives. Prior to starting Q Sales Northwest, they were owners and operators of Sturtevants Sports in Bellevue, Wash., consisting of multiple stores selling ski, outdoor, footwear and lifestyle. In addition to Sturtevants, Alan and Sigrid also owned and operated Signal Women’s Sports in Portland. Ore. Signal positioned itself as a women’s specialty retailer dealing in winter sports, sportswear, footwear and accessories.
“Our experience in specialty retail was the best possible training ground for a successful career as manufacturer’s representatives,” said Alan Quinn. “We were buyers, merchandisers and customer service leaders. We have used this background to create a dealer base that respects our efforts to help achieve success with our product lines.”
“After conducting a thorough search, and interviewing many qualified candidates, we are extremely excited to welcome Q Sales Northwest to Minus33,” said Todd Allain, Minus33 Brand Manager. “The experience and expertise Alan and Sigrid bring from the retail owner perspective will be an invaluable benefit to our sales team moving forward.”
Q Sales Northwest also represent Aventura Women’s Apparel, Ecoths Men’s, Fig Women’s Clothing, Krimson Klover Knits, Nils Skiwear and Po Campo Bike Bags.
