Lu Mauldin Email & Phone Number

Calhoun, Ga, Us

United States

-Work cross-functionally to identify, scope, and drive strategic product priorities.-Manages projects through a stage gate process with stakeholders for product launches.-Owns communication of new product requirements and provides project updates across the organization to gain alignment with stakeholders, including executives, sales, designs, operations, marketing and testing team.-Manages the cross functional implementation of the plan, including driving deadlines across the organization.-Owns the product lifecycle from conception to launch.-Define requirements and specifications for new products by creating product specifications documents.-Spearhead product development by ensuring successful translation of requirements into high quality products; assume full responsibility for the development, user experience, timeline, and end result.-Coordinate all phases of prototyping and product manufacturing to validate that deliverables from the factories meet our spec requirements and are functional.-Develop an effective relationship with all internal and external stakeholders, e.g. suppliers, manufacturers, customers, and other business areas to ensure product vision is achieved.-Provide regular updates on work via project management software. Track and manage projects based on priorities and due dates.-Primary contact for questions related to products. Support all teams as a resource and advocate the usage of their support.

Calhoun, Georgia, United States

- Develop pricing strategy (cost/sell/margin models) for OEM & International customers.- Establish product specifications, build customer portfolio and strategic product plans.- "Project Manage" new product/program launches, monitor and support all phases & status from A to Z (Planning, prototyping, product testing, delivery and launch).- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product-related projects.- Work closely with design team to ensure product design is satisfied with customers. - Work with oversea suppliers to make sure product meets the specifications required. - Work with technical team, establish test for new launching products and establish product inspection procedures with quality team to ensure all product meets required quality standards. - Create and manage product documentations including product specifications, test reports, certification.- Generate reports related to product performance for existing products and project status of new grogram, analyze product trends and road maps.- Streamline and refine processes to drive continuous improvement and maximize customer experience. Collect feedbacks from customers, communicate needs and pains to internal teams, analyze problem, locate gaps, define process and create solutions.- Support sales, marketing, design, technical teams for all product-related projects.- Visit markets to stay abreast of trends and opportunities.- Create training material and provide training for new hires of order team and global team.- Salesforce admin.

Calhoun, Georgia, United States

- Proactively customize every deliverable to the clients and meet their unique requirements andexpectations.- Proposal management, information gathering/research, product database management.- Identify and qualify sales opportunities to be passed along to VP of sales, follow up quotes/inquires.- Support international sales team domestically and overseas.- Generate reports related to product performance and sales history.- Involved in new product development, training program building and internal procedure refinement.- Claim support and resolution.- Salesforce admin.

Calhoun, Georgia, United States

- Oversee and manage the inventory of accessory products to support the flooring.- Generate weekly and monthly report, analyze data to arrive at forecast recommendations. - Ensure data is accurate and complete for new products and existing products.- Manage pricelists, product documents, technical sheets.- Manage vendor cost, lead time and overall performance.- Work closely with sales team in the U.S. and manufacturing team oversees to ensure all needs and deadlines are met.- Handle national accounts, coordinate account set up, sample requests and logistic needs.

Georgia, United States

-Global wholesale, retail, designer sales channel.-Sell all product including rugs, pillows, throws, accent furniture, lighting, art, and merchandising solutions to domestic and international customers. -Serve as the customer's point of contact, working closely with the customer to gain insights into business pains and opportunities.-Regularly contact customers via phone/email with onsite visits.-Ensure stores have the proper collateral to maximize their Surya sales.-Develop new business through referrals, networking, and cold calling.-Maintain customer and sales activity data in Salesforce.com.-Attend trade shows to connect with new and existing customers and prospects.-Resolve customer issues and manage/escalate concerns as appropriate.

White,Georgia

-Retail, buying group, designer sales channel.-Build pipeline of leads through targeted industry research. Qualify and drive leads through the sales pipeline by communicating value proposition and key benefits of product suite. -Execute and track targeted calling campaigns for existing accounts. -Track all sales activities through Salesforce.com. -Assist with trade show planning including new product preparation, showroom setup and breakdown, and customer invitations and meetings. -Attend major Home and Furnishing tradeshows: Atlanta Gift & Home Furnishings Market, Las Vegas.Home Décor & Gift Market , High Point Home Furnishing Market, Dallas Home Décor Market. *Awards & Honor: I had been recognized and awarded multiple times in this position, including "Shining star" of Q3 -2016 & "MVP" of high point market 2016.

Shanghai, China

-OEM manufacturing and global sales background. -Developing overseas markets, attending tradeshows to seek new opportunities-Creating product solutions that fit every customer's unique needs.-Qualifying suppliers, cost control, and margin management.-Work with R&D team to develop new products that meet customer's requirements.-Provide feedbacks to production and QC team to refine product specifications.-Involved in KS (Korean Standard) certification program for the factory, including documentation, product testing, factory inspection and audit.- Planning, attending International trade shows, follow up & follow through.- Building training programs for the new hires of the international sales team.