John Cafarella Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

★ Manages account relationships with up to 1000 clients in 22 states, including retail stores, distributors, architects, and interior designers. Attends as many as six trade shows annually.★ Oversees the company’s retail presence by setting up Merola displays within showrooms and training retail associates on product specifications, competitive differentiators, and sales strategies.★ Created an annual sales plan that led to a 113% increase in sales.★ Within one key… Show more ★ Manages account relationships with up to 1000 clients in 22 states, including retail stores, distributors, architects, and interior designers. Attends as many as six trade shows annually.★ Oversees the company’s retail presence by setting up Merola displays within showrooms and training retail associates on product specifications, competitive differentiators, and sales strategies.★ Created an annual sales plan that led to a 113% increase in sales.★ Within one key account, increased annual revenue annual revenue from $10,000 to $150,000, translating to a 1218% gain in one year. With another account, increased sales by 9834% in two years.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT MEROLA TILE DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICAMerola Tile Distributors of America provides a broad selection of high-quality ceramic and porcelain floor and wall tiles. Show less

★ Managed three merchandisers and two inside sales professionals, with accountability for assigning territories, holding monthly sales meetings, and engaging with stakeholders within the Atlanta headquarters of Home Depot, a key client.★ Recognized for growing sales through Home Depot nationwide, expanding product offerings and retail displays. Represented Merola at Home Depot-sponsored events and trade shows. Achieved a greater than 200% increase in sales in three years.★ Led… Show more ★ Managed three merchandisers and two inside sales professionals, with accountability for assigning territories, holding monthly sales meetings, and engaging with stakeholders within the Atlanta headquarters of Home Depot, a key client.★ Recognized for growing sales through Home Depot nationwide, expanding product offerings and retail displays. Represented Merola at Home Depot-sponsored events and trade shows. Achieved a greater than 200% increase in sales in three years.★ Led walkthroughs of Home Depot stores to recommend new planograms, and provided quarterly reports to Home Depot regional managers on sales performance of Merola products.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT MEROLA TILE DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICAMerola Tile Distributors of America provides a broad selection of high-quality ceramic and porcelain floor and wall tiles. Show less

Responsible for leading and coaching a team of field merchandising representatives in a multi-state region. Ensuring all sales goals are met and new projects are executed in a timely manner. Also, acting as a liaison between all field related activities and our main headquarters.

Certificate, Understanding The Basics Of Tile And Stone, Certification

1 Year, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Certification, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Ged