Ranked #1 for sales & percentage increase, regularly hitting national records for monthly volumes. I cultivated and maintained relationships with consultants and managers in the plumbing supply market. My territory included Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, and the panhandle, including Jacksonville and South Georgia. I was a thought leader in the creative space, spending time in the manufacturingfacility innovating new designs for products such as the Edelman Table™ and various product displays for showrooms.

I provided creative direction & project management working with high-end clients to select product for major kitchen and bath renovations. With punctuality and organization, I coordinated the purchase of all materials and products and worked with the contractor assigned to my store to schedule demo, delivery, and install.

Ranked #1 among 18 national sales representatives, I earned the highest percentage sales increase in one year by opening 70 new accounts and coordinated & secured 2 new design showrooms. I cultivated long term relationships with Interior Designers and top decision makers in the home furnishings market, and was an overall company leader in sample sales. I was responsible for overseeing strategic sales and business development for my high-volume account base, and introduced a new line of high-end fabrics. My territory included Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, East Tennessee, and the Florida panhandle.

Solicited for employment in recognition of career performance and innovative business development strategies. Presented to national architects and interior design firms via showroom, industry networking, and innovative marketing solutions. Participated in new book product development and display designs.Select Accomplishments:• Boosted annual sales volume 48% in year one, representing revenue growth from $150,000 to $300,000• Cold called and prospected new clients that built territory into an account base with 200+ customers • Opened 50 additional accounts in the first 4 months, more than the other (21) sales representatives combined• Worked a virgin territory and closed 3 major commercial accounts negotiating with decision makers, making presentations and closing deals• Significantly increased product visibility while expanding the designer base by securing representation in 2 industry showrooms, Atlanta Mart and Savannah

Managed a base of 200 accounts across a two-state southern territory, from Georgia to Nashville TN. Presented product features to close sales of sample books across both commercial and residential customers and new prospective accounts. Cultivated client relationships and provided post-sales support. Select Accomplishments:• Ranked as a “Top Producer “among (28) nationwide sales representatives, securing 35 new accounts in first four months, building a loyal customer base, maximizing revenues in a highly competitive market• Boosted sales volume 20% (from $750,000 to almost $1Million) in 2 years despite very little marketing budget in a highly competitive market• Developed the #1 account generating $80,000 in annual revenues (ten times the average account)