Vincent Valdez

Sales Professional

Fort Worth, TX
(817) 757-9362

Professional Journey

March 2021 - Present
Altra Running, a VF Company
TN/KY/AL/MS & TX/OK/AR

Sales Representative

Managed all aspects of sales for multiple territories, including sell-in and sell-through of current and future product lines.

  • Achieved 150% of financial goals set by management through strategic planning
  • Grew territory by over 60% year-over-year
  • Secured 85% of prebook orders before priority deadline and 100% before final deadlines
  • Recognized as 'Rep Unleashed' (Rep of the Year) for 2021-2022
July 2018 - March 2021
Endurance Sports Outfitters
TN/KY/AL/MS

Territory Manager

Managed a portfolio of nine brands in the Outdoor/Specialty Run/Better Footwear market across a four-state territory.

  • Successfully pivoted business strategies during the 2020 pandemic, resulting in YOY growth
  • Earned Feetures 'Elite Performer' (2019 & 2020)
  • Earned Knockaround 'Rep of the Year' (2020)
  • Earned Nathan 'Peak Performer' (2020)
Dec 2017 - July 2018
Fleet Feet Sports

Training Manager

Developed and implemented comprehensive weekly training programs and materials for all employees across multiple store locations.

  • Managed and trained new hires, ensuring consistent onboarding
  • Evaluated employee performance through monthly fit card assessments
  • Provided targeted feedback and coaching to improve sales effectiveness
Background

Honors & Awards

Rep of the Year
Altra Running • 2021-2022
Rep of the Year
Feetures • 2019 & 2020
Rep of the Year
Knockaround • 2020
Rep of the Year
Nathan • 2020

Core Competencies

Sales & Territory ManagementStrategic PlanningForecastingBrand DevelopmentMarket AnalysisKey Account ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTeam LeadershipPerformance EvaluationTraining & Development

Personal Accomplishments

Ultra Marathon Runner

Completed over ten ultra marathons ranging from 50k to 100k distances, demonstrating extreme endurance, mental resilience, and disciplined preparation.

Tactical Training

Completed over 200 hours of formal tactical training, cultivating advanced situational awareness, decisive leadership under pressure, and rigorous operational discipline. Additional qualifications include "Stop the Bleed" medical certification and competitive experience in USPSA Carry Optics.

About Me

Vince is a results-driven professional and full-time single father to three incredible children: River, Noble, and Sage. Being a parent has shaped how he leads, solves problems, and shows up every day with accountability, adaptability, and purpose.

He has a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the outdoor industry, both professionally and personally. Whether working within the industry or spending time outside, he is most energized in environments that value resilience, creativity, and connection.

His mission is simple: to improve the lives of those around him. Vince is passionate about strengthening systems, refining processes, and implementing improved methods that create clarity, efficiency, and long-term impact. He brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to his work and takes pride in leaving people, teams, and organizations better than he found them.

Vincent Valdez and Family