Who is Riptide

Riptide Sales Group

Riptide is a sales and marketing company that focuses on the retail Scuba Diving market sector. We provide independent sales representatives to serve the United States, Caribbean. Our Riptide representatives work as independent sales agents under contract, they are experienced sales professionals and active divers, with many also serving as dive instructors. Additionally, we offer a range of marketing services, from monthly newsletters to comprehensive strategic marketing plans and their execution.

How we work

We understand that working with an outside organization can sometimes be expensive. Working with Riptide can save you money, we are not employees but in essence we become your in-house sales and marketing team, with a single point of contact.

* We can work on a variable basis / commission only.

* we can work on a lower commission rate with a monthly stipend.

* It all depends on what level of assistance you require.

Companies we Represent

DIVEVOLK . Ratio . lefeet . victory . qysea . Rheos . SURFFUR . CROSSKIX . SHARKBANZ . MAC KNIVES

More about Riptide

Our Market

We collaborate with brick-and-mortar as well as online retailers, with a greater focus on direct marketing and support for brick-and-mortar stores. We all share a deep conviction in the significance of these physical stores as the local ambassadors of our sport. While we acknowledge the value of online marketing and social media in reaching and impacting consumer choices, the local dealers play a crucial role in maintaining the popularity and passion for our sport.

Dealer Contact

Our primary focus lies in collaborating with professional dive retailers, dividing the USA into 10 regions or territories. Our representatives are skilled salespeople who are also passionate divers and well-acquainted with their dealer network. They travel throughout their designated territory to conduct regular face-to-face meetings with all their dealers. Additionally, we engage in monthly outreach through targeted email campaigns to approximately 1,100 dealers, providing brand-specific emails for each company we represent.

History

I Dave Pollock as owner of Riptide Sales Group have spent my entire career in the dive industry. I started diving in my early teens and have never stopped. My diving history ranges from a commercial deep sea diver, instructor to today as an active recreational diver with a passion for underwater photography. My business background ranges from a retail store owner in Canada and the Caribbean, to Vice President of Head Sports and General Manager of Mares N/A. I have been in the dive industry for close to 40 years and like myself, our entire team continues to share the same passion for diving and our industry.

Services Riptide can provide

* Nation wide sales representation

* Marketing support from monthly email campaigns to complete marketing strategies and implementation

* Monthly sales reports by territory

* International sales representation / if required

* Public Safety market representation / if your product applies

* Single point of contact / rep management and commissions

* Product management / if required

* Trade show management Pre, At show & Post show marketing

HOW WE WORK

* WE CAN WORK ON A VARIABLE BASIS / COMMISSION ONLY.

* WE CAN WORK ON A LOWER COMMISSION RATE WITH A MONTHLY STIPEND.

* IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHAT LEVEL OF ASSISTANCE YOU REQUIRE.

wHO WE have represented

Since the 1990's we have worked with many companies in a sales and marketing capacity. We are proud in the work we have done in helping many of these companies with sales growth and marketing innovation.