Anton W. Email & Phone Number

Frisco, Texas, United States

● Oversees the IKEA living rooms and business planning departments in Frisco. Manages and leads a team of 6 business sales specialists. ● Spearhead B2B sales, targeting a 10% share of total store sales. ● Analyze sales-oriented data to identify and track key market trends, overstock, and KPI reports targeting 100% YOY sales index. ● Create and lead sales presentations for C-suite IKEA executives to report on annual and long-term department performance. ● Responsible for recruiting and onboarding new team members, while also ensuring all team members have a strong understanding of IKEA principles, products, and business goals. ● Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Visual Merchandising, Interior Design and Logistics) to evaluate competitors and build business cases to improve team and annual sales performance by 40%.

Frisco, Texas, United States

• Lead team of 9 Kitchen Planners and 1 Install Specialist, accommodating differing work styles and unique skillsets to meet customer and company goals; regularly monitor sales calls and provide performance feedback and training • Manage clients’ kitchen renovation projects from concept to installation while working within their scope and budget• Currently achieving 105% of annual goal for kitchen sales; improved annual target for appliance sales from 75% to 150% • Utilize Google Analytics, Salesforce, and Power BI to evaluate market area, overstock, and KPI reports, leveraging sales-oriented data to inform sales strategy changes and guide department goal setting • Voted Team Leader of the Year for 2022 and regularly receive highest possible rating on annual performance evaluations • Participate in national Kitchen Install Sales Specialists (KISS) competence calls with other sales reps each month to learn about new trends, relaying important information and guiding department-wide sales decisions • Monitor inventory stock to ensure necessary items are available and that showroom floor remains full • Collaborate with Regional Manager of Ikea Home Specialist department to review post-sale installation progress

Frisco, Texas, United States

• Worked alongside colleagues to maintain an optimal “door-to-floor” percentage, striving to reach a 75% airspace capacity while preparing hundreds of items for store pickups and deliveries • Operated forklift to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner while maintaining incident-free driving record

Frisco, Texas

• Led 2-3 kitchen installation sales consultations with customers each day, successfully securing $1M in sales over tenure • Utilized IKEA’s planning software and input from customers to help bring project renovation ideas to life • Managed all phases of the kitchen design process, from template design through installation• Coordinated with third-party vendors for quartz countertop installations and supported other departments as needed

Frisco, Texas

• Served as a member of the Sustainability Committee, participating in monthly meetings to review company initiatives • Obtained 15 Hutti awards for providing excellent customer service when handling escalations • Maintained spare parts inventory and worked with damaged and discontinued product to increase profit potential • Used heavy-duty machinery to create new cardboard packaging, aiding department in reaching 77% recovery index

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Worked with a variety of clientele to establish and achieve their fitness goals• Designed training programs for weight loss, rehabilitation, and strength training• Expertise working alongside clients ages 12-83 • Utilized CRM to manage clients

Austin, Texas Area

• Contributed as a part of the Research & Development team to maximize the product’s efficiency • Assisted Chemical Engineers and Chemical Technicians with pilot projects • Maintained upkeep of over $250,000 worth of equipment

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: Men's soccer team, W.E.B. DuBois Honors Society