Commercial Flooring Sales

Posted on: 2009-01-31

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Proven professional with extensive background in design and specifications • Applied creative abilities, time management, organizational and workload prioritization. Oversee and manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously • Strong knowledge and experience in sales, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and merchandising • Excellent working knowledge of Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Developed strong relationships within the A & D, End User and Flooring Contractors Communities in NE Ohio and Western PA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Kraus Floors With More, Clarion, PA Commercial Flooring Specialist, 2006 – 2008 • Increased commercial carpet sales 18% from 2006 – 2008 in assigned territory • Added 50 new accounts from 2006 - 2008 • Architectural Specialist working extensively within the A & D Community, writing specifications for Commercial Projects • Comprehensive product knowledge of Commercial Resilient Flooring, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate and Ceramic Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster PA Senior Architect and Contractor Representative, 1997 – 2006 • Number one in commercial wood specifications 2001 nationwide • Manager’s award for consistent sales increases 2000, 2002 • Manage and coordinate the commercial flooring specification market in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania • Responsible for developing and managing over 100 key account relationships with architects, designers, end users and contractors • Consistent customer contact, service, relationship building Trumbull Industries, Youngstown, OH Showroom Designer/Sales, 1994 - 1997 • Number one sales consultant 1995, 1996 in the Northeast Ohio area • Managed customer selection, design and job quotes for residential kitchen and bath projects EDUCATION • New Castle Business College, New Castle, PA • New Castle High School, New Castle, PA