Experience

Lafayette Interior Fashions

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Territory Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Present

• Territory Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Present

  As a Manufacturers Rep I called on businesses such as Designers, flooring & furniture showrooms, drapery workrooms and window covering retailers to advise on the right product mix for their customer base. Education on the function and technical aspects of the products is a large part of my job. As well as advising my customers on how best to invest their advertising dollars and generate more leads. I increase market share by networking, prospecting and developing new business. Achieved "Territory Manager of the Year" in 2014, my second year with the company.Lafayette is a family owned manufacturer for over 60 years. We have a complete line of Shutters, blinds and shades as well as custom draperies, fabrics and accessories. Show less



Springs Window Fashions

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Territory Sales Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2012

  I called on designers, floor covering dealers, design showrooms, home builders and furniture retailers to represent the manufacturer in placement of window coverings. Acted as a consultant to assist retailers and designers on the right product mix for their customer base. Education on not only the technical aspects of the product line, but the correct application for its uses was vital to helping my customer's obtain the necessary gross profit margin to make their business profitable. A large part of my job responsibilities included Increasing market share by developing new business and prospecting for new accounts. Show less



Lessler's Draperies

• United States
• Design Services

• Interior Designer/ Sales

  • Apr 2003 - Jan 2005

  Employed as a decorator to work with residential clients as well as many designers, architects and contractors to provide difficult to install and hard to find products for their clients. Actively involved in advertising, financial and strategic planning, including budgeting and operations. Employed as a decorator to work with residential clients as well as many designers, architects and contractors to provide difficult to install and hard to find products for their clients. Actively involved in advertising, financial and strategic planning, including budgeting and operations.