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Atlanta, GA, US

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Inspire and motivate a team of direct reports that include sales, product development, marketing, and customer service with a vision that pulls the business forward. Closely engaged with purchasing, supply chain and operations to align the organization on sales and forecast needs. Serve as part of the executive leadership team that includes CEO, President.

Greater Atlanta Area

Direct a team of Vice Presidents in creating and executing sales and marketing strategies for top national accounts with a focus on merchandising, expense management and bottom line growth. Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Development, Finance and Operations for support and alignment on business needs and strategies. ► Results Delivered:✓.

Dallas, Atlanta

Selected to rebuild an under-performing sales team in the Southeast Region. Focused on recruiting and growing future sales leaders and guiding them to strategically drive profitable growth through the company’s top accounts. ► Results Delivered:✓ Leveraged both Serta and Simmons brands to lead first strategic joint-partnership with top furniture retailer.

AZ/TX

Dedicated to Ashley HomeStore Licensees to managing and driving profitable growth in the western region. ► Results Delivered:✓ Grew territory from $12 to over $30 million by converting the majority of licensee dealers to a single vendor program. ✓ Negotiated a Simmons dominant $45 million, 5 year contract with the largest Ashley licensee group. ✓ Developed.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Partnered with a plant based leadership team from Finance, Operations and HR to effectively manage a profitable regional based business. Implemented marketing and sales strategies along with coaching, training and directing a regional sales force. This included nine direct reports.► Results Delivered:✓ Produced a sales increase of 24% in 2004 and a 28% in.

In this role, I developed and grew the Los Angeles sales force in advertising, merchandising, display, training and new account prospecting. This included growing sales and profitability for Macy's in Southern CA. I also spent one year as a retail sales manager for a 60 store mattress chain. Responsibilities included hiring, training, staffing along with.

California

Responsible for the growth and management of 26 territories for the distribution of custom area rugs. Established sales goals and communicated those goals to independent representatives. Recruited, hired and trained new reps. Assisted in identifying and opening target accounts. ✓ Conducted a 2-day national sales meeting, which included training, new.

California, Kentuky, Indiana

Responsible for all phases of the business including sales, operations and finance. Established and managed a new retail venture in Kentucky and Indiana. ✓ Hired and trained sales staff, installers, service technicians and front office managers for a start up operation. ✓ Worked as a consultant in troubled territories of Chicago, Fresno and Atlanta.

Huntington Beach, California

Buyer of multiple categories that include upholstery, case goods and mattresses. Responsible for contributing to overall store sales through effective product assortments, merchandising displays, training and inventory control. ✓ Consistently delivered top results on a national level in sales, gross profit, inventory turn and aged inventory management. ✓.