Christopher Hubbard Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Hubbard Design Group is a combination of timeless design, efficiency, and the utmost attention to detail. Our principal, Christopher Hubbard, has built an incredible in-house design experience for our clients based on his 25 year career in Chicago. His vision has come to life with his tailored and classic textile collection, bespoke furniture, completely custom rugs, flawless window installations, artistry, and carefully selected alliances. Our mission continues on to give our nationwide client… Show more Hubbard Design Group is a combination of timeless design, efficiency, and the utmost attention to detail. Our principal, Christopher Hubbard, has built an incredible in-house design experience for our clients based on his 25 year career in Chicago. His vision has come to life with his tailored and classic textile collection, bespoke furniture, completely custom rugs, flawless window installations, artistry, and carefully selected alliances. Our mission continues on to give our nationwide client base the look and feel they seek without compromise. No matter the size of the residential or commercial project, we’re happy to serve you and make your vision a reality. Show less

Chicago, Il

Pensare Group is a vertically integrated sales agency and business consultancy created with the purpose of providing results driven support to small and medium size design companies seeking to create new or to expand existing operations in the North American Interiors Market. Pensare Group minimizes costs and maximizes the effectiveness of sales and marketing activities through the development of dedicated business networks. ​We are dedicated to the success of the brands we represent… Show more Pensare Group is a vertically integrated sales agency and business consultancy created with the purpose of providing results driven support to small and medium size design companies seeking to create new or to expand existing operations in the North American Interiors Market. Pensare Group minimizes costs and maximizes the effectiveness of sales and marketing activities through the development of dedicated business networks. ​We are dedicated to the success of the brands we represent and support. We have more than 20 years of experience within the interiors industry and we truly understand the sales and business cycle of today's evolving design landscape. Show less

Chicago Il

Prospected for new tenants to lease design center space of 250,000 square feet, encompassing networking through relationships as well as prospecting in North America. Negotiated lease terms and created new concepts to attract prospective tenants. Held responsibility for day-to-day tracking of efforts, reporting summary results of weekly activities of prospecting and general temperature of market. Maintained relationships with current tenants.

Greater Chicago Area

Directed day-to-day sales and marketing activities. Built niche client base for newly formed distribution company specializing in luxury designer furniture, high-end lighting and accessories imported from Europe. Developed strategic sales and marketing plans for various manufacturers seeking entry into the U.S. economy, such as Busnelli, Molto Luce and Parri. Restructured manufacturers with U.S. presence and successfully solved problems with poor performance in delivery metrics, increasing… Show more Directed day-to-day sales and marketing activities. Built niche client base for newly formed distribution company specializing in luxury designer furniture, high-end lighting and accessories imported from Europe. Developed strategic sales and marketing plans for various manufacturers seeking entry into the U.S. economy, such as Busnelli, Molto Luce and Parri. Restructured manufacturers with U.S. presence and successfully solved problems with poor performance in delivery metrics, increasing efficiencies in promotion, planning and speed-to- market. Created and organized inventory for five Italian brands in local warehouse, and created and implemented shipping procedures. Show less

Chicago & New York

Oversaw operations of manufacturer showrooms in Chicago and New York, specializing in mid- to high-end furniture and lighting. Managed budgets and provided continuous sales growth for agent showrooms throughout U.S. Developed and trained national sales representatives, showroom sales staff and customer service representatives, with emphasis on relationship-selling and product knowledge.

Greater Chicago Area

Developed new business and increased contract sales by 100% in year one through constant contact of corporate and hospitality design clientele. Devised and implemented effective marketing strategies and sales campaigns for key textile and furniture manufacturers, including Rubelli, Jim Thompson, Edelman, Christian Liaigre and Dakota Jackson.