OverviewAs Product Manager / Market Manager for the Korogard Wall Protection product line, duties include: management of current products, new product and market development, and working with sales representatives, designers, and clients to develop unique solutions to meet customer needs. Additionally, I often partner with major national accounts to develop custom solutions for large firms. I have experience managing inventory levels for current products and utilizing existing parts and colors to develop new products. I am also responsible for monitoring vendor costs, product line margins and market trends. RJF International is the largest manufacturer of vinyl wall covering in the world.Standout AccomplishmentFrom the ground up, I spearheaded the development of a new high-end product line using designer friendly and new environmentally conscious materials. Launching this new line involved coast to coast planning with designers, architects and sales reps to bring the fresh new line to life. This innovative product line is made to order and ready to install, a win-win concept for both manufacturing and the customer. It requires minimal inventory. The product ships to the destination ready to install with no cutting or fitting, allowing for faster project completion. Plus, this approach ensures the designer and customer know what they are getting and how it will look.

OverviewAs Architectural Products Manager for the Korogard Wall Protection product line, responsibilities include budgeting sales within territory, presenting product-specific Continuing Education Units (CEU) courses, developing product training and product technical support for sales personnel, and coordinating client service and quote activity. Territories include: Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Southern New Jersey, North and South Carolina and Tennessee.

Overview Directed all sales activities for a firm that manufactured architectural millwork for healthcare and commercial facilities. Regularly worked with existing OEM customers and prospects, distributors, government, and healthcare accounts. This position included all marketing functions from advertising, web design, web updating, trade show attendance, and lead nurturing.

OverviewServing as the Regional Sales Manager for Construction Specialties, international supplier of architectural specialties products for healthcare and commercial buildings, I was primarily responsible for sales of construction and renovation products through a sales force of 30 independent representatives. In addition, I managed a support staff of four.