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Modular Interiors including moveable walls, systems furniture, cabling and carpet tile starting at $15.00 per square foot under the grid.

Responsible for marketing office furniture products and solutions to commercial and corporate accounts in the greater New York area for this Steelcase dealer. Emphasis on new business development, marketing/growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and sales/revenue growth of current client base. Oversee all aspects of project installation and client fulfillment deliverables.Cultivate strategic relationships with C-level executives, architects, designers, contractors and commercial brokers to market and promote commercial product lines.Formulate strategic alliances and network with NAIOP members and business executives within the A&D industry in a proactive effort to generate client referrals. Consult with clients, identify needs, cultivate key working relationships and formulate design strategies to provide client solutions. Put together bids with sensitivity to customer taste, timeframe and budget.Oversee all aspects of project management from initial consultation through design and project completion.

Marketed and developed this commercial and corporate furniture company representing Teknion and Allsteel. Responsible for all aspects of sales and management of multimillion dollar portfolio of accounts. Emphasis on new business development, contract procurement, account management, market development, and strategic leadership and execution. Developed and implemented marketing plans in support of organizational objectives. Managed budget with P&L accountability to ensure revenue growth of entire product portfolio. Oversaw sales staff of 10.Maximized sales and revenues and minimized expenses to ensure significant profitability.Developed strategies for frontline execution of local and national initiatives to meet sales plan. Utilized a top-line management approach to rapidly achieve and exceed profitability goals. Built outstanding sales teams and installed territory profitability program. Fostered entrepreneurial spirit among managers and employees, while creating an atmosphere of autonomy, accountability and recognition.Solid understanding of and ability to effectively position products within individual markets. Consistently and successfully handled large volume business with top industry companies.Delivered high quality work and quick turnaround times, ensuring client expectations were met and executed with precision and excellence. Consistently met project deadlines and budgetary requirements with the highest quality standards. Select clientele included World Fuel Services, headquarters - $2.5M, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, area headquarters - $1.5M, and regional offices - $1M; Sun Capital Partners, Boca headquarters - $750k, Cushman and Wakefield, 3 branches - $700k, University of Miami School of Medicine, sound masking - $175k; Republic Industries, sound masking - $150k.

Responsible for direct outside sales and marketing of commercial furniture products through the formulation of new alliances with corporate accounts.Integral role in approaching and negotiating with Teknion to bring them on as a manufacturer in addition to Kimball. Served as relationship manager accountable for total servicing of client relationship and building continual pipeline of business. Consistently a top sales performer, always meeting and exceeding quotas.Recognized by management as a key contributor with integrated leadership abilities and a proactive resource to the team.Consistently met project requirements on-time, within budget. Maintained top sales position by project managing all phases of sale including budget, design and install.Select clients include World Ford Pembroke Pines $750k; CBS Sportsline $2.5M; Siemens $350k; Universal Studios Latin American Division $350k; American Container $175k; Tropical Shipping $250k.

Worked as an independent sales representative for this dealer of top quality contract office furnishings.Cultivated strategic relationships with C-level executives to market and promote commercial product lines.

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Communications

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