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San Diego, California, United States

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Direct national sales with hospitality accounts (hotels, casinos, and restaurants) for a global company specializing in window coverings. Lead a team of 30 manufacturers’ representatives, guiding them in managing a complex, two-stage process that includes product specification and purchasing. Review RFPs and work with estimators to develop competitive bids.

Chicago, IL

Develop relationships with new and existing customers by traveling in the field with Sales Representatives to deliver presentations to promote Custom Department capabilities and seek opportunities to capture additional sales in all areas. Meet with key accounts to provide them with a high level of customer service and directly obtain information that is.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Directs daily activity of the Custom Department, overseeing all projects and seeking ways to grow custom business within the organization. Oversees sourcing and development of all custom printed and woven fabrics, as well as custom printed roller shades.Grow future business by identifying specific product needs, sourcing appropriate options and.

Involved in creating a new department within the company focusing on building sales thru custom fabric development and sourcing for use on hospitality projects worldwide.Prioritize and delegate projects to a team of in-house Textile Designers.Work with existing vendors and actively seek new vendors to expand the company’s capabilities in the.

Acted as inside sales support for 8-10 independent Sales Representatives throughout the US, managing and tracking project status of each salesperson.Processed Purchase Orders for printed and woven fabrics and window coverings.Product knowledge specialist for a comprehensive line of hard window covering products developed specifically for use in the.

Vernon Hills, IL

Oversaw and supported Retail Store Managers, while staying actively involved in sales and daily operations of multiple retail locations.Selected product and negotiated cost and terms of home decorative fabrics and accessories with outside vendors.Acted as a liaison between the company’s wholesale and retail divisions, choosing fabrics for distribution at.

Chicago, IL

Responsible for all aspects of retail management for a store with gross annual sales in excess of one million dollars.Hiring, training, and supervising of sales staff specializing in fabric and custom product sales including both soft and hard window treatments, bedding, slipcovers, reupholstery, and new furniture.Review all custom product orders to insure.