Lisa J. Blank Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Attending networking events Researching Industry LeadersTracking Industry TrendsParticipating in Industry Discussions

Sylmar, California

Monitor and evaluate national sales representation in their promotion of product lines and consistent communication with distributors. Direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies. Recommend display improvements to enhance their effectiveness and profitability. Generate reports comparing distributor's sales against national trends to assist in inventory decisions. Conduct research inquiries with buying personnel regarding items or services in demand and insights into current… Show more Monitor and evaluate national sales representation in their promotion of product lines and consistent communication with distributors. Direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies. Recommend display improvements to enhance their effectiveness and profitability. Generate reports comparing distributor's sales against national trends to assist in inventory decisions. Conduct research inquiries with buying personnel regarding items or services in demand and insights into current products' needed improvements. Summarize and report gathered information, follow up communication, and confirm implementation of projects and sales goals. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Collaborate on projects with Architects, Interior Designers, General and Plumbing Contractors, as well as retail clients, on high end residential and commercial building materials. Provide detailed specification packets and coordinate process from selection, budget, ordering, installation, final walk through and closeout. Acquire technical information from blueprints and related schedules, job site evaluations to gather and confirm required measurements to ensure correct applications. Kept up… Show more Collaborate on projects with Architects, Interior Designers, General and Plumbing Contractors, as well as retail clients, on high end residential and commercial building materials. Provide detailed specification packets and coordinate process from selection, budget, ordering, installation, final walk through and closeout. Acquire technical information from blueprints and related schedules, job site evaluations to gather and confirm required measurements to ensure correct applications. Kept up to date on over 200 product lines to relay new knowledge and facilitate sales productivity. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Showroom manager of first satellite location for a 60+ year old plumbing company. Assisted in new showroom layout, display design, products and sales training. Educate clients on all offerings and guide them through selection process for all their plumbing and hardware needs. Implement a timetable with all trades to keep on track and minimize delays and added costs, ensuring job success. In 2008 negotiated a change to my position to Hardware Division Manager. This expanded our volume of… Show more Showroom manager of first satellite location for a 60+ year old plumbing company. Assisted in new showroom layout, display design, products and sales training. Educate clients on all offerings and guide them through selection process for all their plumbing and hardware needs. Implement a timetable with all trades to keep on track and minimize delays and added costs, ensuring job success. In 2008 negotiated a change to my position to Hardware Division Manager. This expanded our volume of productivity across all locations. Maintained and actively pursued solid working relationships in house and through outside sales promotion. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Recruited back to company after previous position and promoted to Assistant Manager of the Decorative Hardware Department. Demonstrate, explain features, recommend materials based on customers needs, interest and budget to include door, cabinet, bath and plumbing products. Instruct staff on product specifications and effective selling practices.