Matt Sobolewski is an accomplished sales professional with over 15 years of experience in sales management roles within the outdoor and sporting goods industries. He has a proven track record of growing sales, penetrating new markets, and improving profitability. Currently a Senior National Accounts Manager at The Master Lock Company, Sobolewski previously held director level roles at PRADCO Outdoor Brands and was a branch manager at Tri-City Industrial Power.

1. MATT SOBOLEWSKI
126 Trotter Ridge Dr.
Mooresville NC 28117
479-806-1181
mattsobolewski@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
Accomplished sales professional with a results orientation, a strategic mindset, and the proven
ability to improve share and penetrate target markets. An avid outdoorsman, athlete and
competitive shooter who will bring passion, professionalism and integrity to all selling efforts.
EXPERIENCE
The Master Lock Company/The Sentry Group, Oak Creek, WI July 2005 to Present
Global leader in the production, sales, and service of a full range of consumer padlocks and
safes
Senior National Accounts Manager
Responsible for all sales results for major national retailers within the hardware and sporting
goods channels. Drive profitable growth with complete responsibilities for all programs, pricing
and promotional activities. Provide sales leadership to both in-house account managers and
sales agencies servicing the shooting sports and hardware classes of trade:
• Recently promoted to Sr. National Account Manager who will oversee both Sentry and
Master Lock business for Lowe’s, and other national retailers
• Lead a cross-functional team to help win a competitive review process at Lowe’s, giving
Sentry full national distribution in all 1733 Lowe’s locations beginning in Q3 of 2015
• Grew Academy Sports and Outdoors 465% from $884K in 2005 to over $5M in 2012.
• Closed first sales to major national chains including Bass Pro Shops, Dick’s Sporting Goods,
Big 5, and Sportsman’s Warehouse
• Reversed sales decline and regained profitability for shooting sports channel and exceeded
profit targets continuously since 2006
PRADCO Outdoor Brands, Ft Smith, AR May 2001 to June 2005
Leading manufacturer and supplier to the outdoor industry. $80,000,000 in sales from category-
leading hunting and fishing brands.
Director, National Sales Force and Merchandise Group
Responsible for leading a national sales force servicing all distribution channels within the
hunting and fishing industry. Responsible for sales exceeding $60,000,000 annually with an
operating budget of $2.8 million. Simultaneously lead the national Merchandising Group to
provide merchandising, training, and promotional support to the store level of national retail
customers. Promoted from Northeast Regional Sales Manager. Major accomplishments
include:
• Engineered a sales strategy that led to 21% growth with major buying groups
• Successfully integrated the sales activities of three major acquisitions
• “New Business” Initiative resulted in over $1 million in sales into new customers and new
markets during the first half of fiscal year 2005-much of it dealer business.
• Launched PRADCO “Preferred Dealer Program” in 2004. A unique program that yielded
over $280,000 in sales growth with just four independent dealers during calendar year 2004.

2. • Implemented CRM software and call reporting procedures to track daily sales activity for all
reps and over 2000 customers, allowing near-real-time communication from the field to the
factory.
Tri-City Industrial Power, Columbus, OH June 1999 to May 2001
Leading distributor of material handling equipment to manufacturers, distributors, and industrial
customers in virtually all industries.
Branch Manager, Columbus Branch. Responsible for managing the sales and service
operations with assets exceeding $1 million annually on $15 million in sales and service.
Increased branch profits $350,000 in a declining market.
Territory Manager, Dayton Branch. Managed sales and service of local, regional, and national
customers. Recognized as the only branch salesman to post sales growth (12%) in a year of
overall market decline
Black Dog Farms, New Albany OH Jan 1997 to May 1999
Not-for-profit outdoor promotional facility supporting community charities.
Assistant Manager, Responsible for coordinating diverse outdoor sporting events to generate
contributions and raise funds for local charities. Work closely with local corporations, dignitaries
and celebrities in demonstrating habitat management, dog training, shotgun instruction,
sporting clays events, and guided hunts.
U.S. Air Force, Electronic Warfare Officer, Offutt AFB, NE May 1988 to July 1996
Flew reconnaissance missions during peacetime, and combat, in virtually every theater of
operations. Managed the intelligence division of one of the Air Force’s most decorated
reconnaissance units. Honorable Discharge with rank of Captain and Top Secret security
clearance.
EDUCATION
United States Air Force Academy 1988
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Pre-Medicine
• Team Captain, Men’s Basketball
• Member, Western Athletic Conference All-Academic Team