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Kent, Washington, Us

• Maximized staff productivity and motivation, while minimizing turnover, through mission driven leadership and by setting clear performance expectations in multiple branch’s • Worked strategically to uncover new opportunities, develop solutions and sell strategic services to uncover new business opportunities through the Pacific Northwest• Communicate with clients and sales staff to ensure all issues are resolved quickly and successfully. • Oversee the sales of every branch in the region: analyze sales statistics to develop continuous improvement strategy and take steps to employ new strategies.• Train new hires in company processes and procedures• Hold and direct sales meetings: analyze and report on monthly sales outcomes.

Kent, Washington, Us

• Maintaining a strong relationship with clients, outside vendors and internal employees.• Develop an annual strategy for sales & marketing to increase our brand awareness within the PNW territory. • Coached and developed sales team in business planning and territory sales analysis. • Developing and training of new CRM system for the Account Managers. • Overseeing and developing a system to keep track of large projects run through the AD reps.• Created and implemented a strong business plan for each client resulting in a 25% increase. • Attended local and national trade shows developing new relationships.

Kent, Washington, Us

• Managed a portfolio of 97 accounts of retailers, commercial contractors and home builders, increasing our footprint in the territory adding an average of 6-7 new clients a month. • Built, developed, maintained and fostered key relationships, increasing sales by 20%• Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with owners and decision makers. • Provided onsite presentations educating about tile & stone and setting materials to new and existing clients. • Continually developing new marketing material to increase interest in Thompson Tile products and services. • Planned networking events in showroom and local trade shows to build relationships with clients.

Los Angeles, California, Us

• Successfully opened and managed two locations Houston TX & Seattle, WA within budget and deadline. • Lead and mentored a team of showroom/Design Consultants• Directed construction and permit process with contractors and various state inspectors. • Driving sales by building a client database of Interior Designers, Architects and event planners in a new market • Planned two grand opening events for each location with over 200 attendees in a new market. • Developed local marketing with media and luxury magazines targeting high-end clients. • Partnering with restaurant developers, residential/commercial developers building a pipeline of projects resulting in an increase of sales • Working with residential clients doing in home design consultations to drive bigger sales. • Produced double digit increases each month over plan.

Stamford, Ct, Us

• Residential in-home/showroom design consultant • Promoted business with interior designers and architects 45% of business.• Planned out 3-D renderings for clients. • Achieved sales/commission goals every month. • Exceed all sale quotas every month averaging 15% over goal. • Working with clients on large scale projects from the design board to installation • Managing multiple design projects with different clients

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Ensure staff provide unparalleled customer service.• Directly responsible for recruiting and developing sales staff.• Staffing to maximize department profitability.• Planning store events involving community organizations to drive profitable business. • Working with business and residential clients to pull together looks and designs for homes and commercial buildings.• Planning and executing large design projects for new construction • Overseeing the in-home stylist achieving the #2 highest percent of sales in the district • Completed three model apartments in the Houston market from design board to installation.

Seattle, Washington, Us

• Directly responsible for recruiting and developing sales staffPartner with Human Resource to hire the best talentStaffing to maximize department profitability.• Communicate merchandise needs to the buying office.• Work closely with Regional Manager to develop a bench of future leaderspromoted two individuals into specialist positions.• Proven track record of delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual increases.• Regional recognition for delivering top increase in the company.