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New York, Ny

Manage daily operations for 8 corporate design showrooms throughout the United States.

New York, Ny

Sales for high end to the trade carpets and area rugs.

Director of Furniture SalesServed as lead liaison to Design industry and worked with vendors to ensure customer requirements were met.Positioned offerings to achieve preferential selection of Rist products over competition and merchandised showroom to highlight offerings. Conducted strategic purchasing for showroom display based on market trends.

Conducted floor covering sales for design industry, presenting options to match designer vision for projects.Managed custom order process for Washington, DC showroom and partnered with senior sales reps to ensure order and client follow-up.

Managed order department for $20 million division, overseeing all design, ordering, and production for custom orders.Supported more than 50 sales representatives, playing a key role in increasing custom sales volume by more than 10% within first 24 months.Developed relationships with more than 50 vendors as production contact; negotiated pricing and production time.

Provided operational, merchandising, product, personnel, and technical support. Developed marketing and sales strategies for retail division.Opened new, remodeled, and relocated retail stores. Served as point person for computer installations, training, and support.Authored customer service / employee orientation manual.Negotiated pricing / purchasing of textiles and prepared monthly management and finance reports.

Managed daily store operations, supervised sales personnel, and developed annual store budget. Oversaw major store renovation and expansion.Received Presidents Club Award for Outstanding Attendance, 1993.

Master, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing