MacLellan Expands Leadership Role and Leiderman Hired as Sales Manager
North Haven, CT -(Ammoland.com)- O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc, America’s oldest family-owned and operated firearms manufacturer, announces the hire of Breeanna Leiderman in the newly-created role of International Sales Manager and the expansion of sales responsibilities for the company’s Vice President of Sales, John MacLellan.
In addition to managing corporate and manufacturer’s sales representatives for the domestic and Canadian markets, MacLellan will now oversee global sales. The multi-lingual Leiderman brings eight years of experience in the firearms industry to the Mossberg team with extensive knowledge of ITAR, EAR, ATF and FCPA regulations and many long-term relationships with distributors and other industry trade partners.
She most recently held positions with SIG SAUER and Smith & Wesson in the areas of customer service and international sales support. Leiderman will report to MacLellan in her new role. MacLellan has served as Vice President of Sales since July 2013. He previously held the position of Director of Sales for three years.
Prior to joining Mossberg, MacLellan held sales management positions with Smith & Wesson and Andersen Windows, Inc. and served for six years with the Dover Police Department as a Sergeant in the Field Operations Division.
“John has been a dynamic leader in driving sales growth, even in a slowing domestic market, by expanding and strengthening our customer base,” commented Tom Taylor, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Under his leadership, Mossberg’s international partners should expect increased focus on customer service and expanded availability of Mossberg firearms worldwide.”
Taylor continued, “Breeanna is a strong addition to our internal sales team with her knowledge of import and export regulations and ability to communicate effectively with many of our international customers. We welcome Breeanna to the team and look forward to meeting with our international customers at the 2015 SHOT Show and at IWA.”
About O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.
Founded in 1919, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. is the oldest family-owned and operated firearms manufacturer in America, and is the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world. Leading the way with over 100 design and utility patents to its credit, and standing as the first ISO 9001 Certified long-gun manufacturer, Mossberg is considered to be one of the most innovative firearms manufacturers in U.S. history. For more information on commercial, special purpose, law enforcement and military shotguns, rifles and accessories, please visit their website at www.mossberg.com.