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High performer, dedicated to consistently meeting and exceeding sales goals for large national accounts; clients include major companies such as Starbucks, FedEx, Nordstrom, Cheesecake Factory, Anytime Fitness, Land Rover, and Zales.· Account Management: Serve as liaison to client and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the sales process; investigate and resolve any issues, and partner with Buyers to deliver final product.· Negotiations: Oversee and manage the entire negotiation process with clients, including developing quotes, closing the deal and ensuring complete customer satisfaction is met.· Product Marketing: Build product and technical knowledge on an ongoing basis in order to drive sales revenue and influence clients.

Delivered sales and marketing activities to support an international architecture and interior design group.· Press Releases: Created and submitted press releases, articles, and other marketing materials to increase exposure in the market and raise brand awareness.· Budgeting: Developed an annual advertising spend and arranged ad placements for a variety of trade magazines, with an emphasis on maximizing the return on investment.· Procurement: Spearheaded the procurement and purchasing of inventory for a variety of projects, maintaining impeccable communication and project deadlines with suppliers.

Partnered with clients to design children’s rooms and participated in executive decision-making for products and advertising mediums.· Inventory Management: Oversaw and maintained inventory levels for product inflow and outflow.· Creative Lead: Photographed finished design products for use in marketing and advertising materials.· Customer Service: Spearheaded all customer relations and managed any customer issues with innovate problem-solving techniques.