NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Doc Johnson Enterprises, one of the world’s largest designer and manufacturers of novelties and sex toys, has named Eric Rowland as its newest sales executive.
Rowland joins the Doc Johnson team after one year in the adult industry and three years prior in retail sales management in the mainstream market. Prior to these positions, Rowland attended the University of Southern California and graduated with both finance and accounting degrees.
Sales Manager Greg Holdridge said, “We are thrilled to welcome Eric to the Doc Johnson team. Eric represents the ideal combination of industry experience with solid business fundamentals. Eric’s energy, intelligence and drive will be utilized in many of the exciting new retail and product campaigns slated for 2012 and beyond. We look forward to a long and prosperous future with Eric as a member of the Doc Johnson team.”
Rowland was formerly a brand manager at SystemJO, where he spent his time growing brand visibility through product expansion and trainings for many of JO's largest clients. He will be focusing on implementing merchandising plans and sales promotion strategies for Doc Johnson.
Commenting on the future of Doc Johnson, Holdridge added, “With a respectful nod to our impressive history, Doc Johnson is all about looking forward. Starting with the addition of key personnel (Eric Rowland and Victoria Bowman-Steinour), our focus is primarily set on expanding the Doc Johnson brand in every market we serve and those we’ve yet to enter. With the current roster of talent, experience and professionalism, the time has never been better for Doc Johnson. Our immediate plans include the excitingSchoolofDocretail and education campaign, global procurement strategy and Total Quality Management implementation.”
Eric Rowland can be reached at [email protected].
