Michelle Foley

Experience

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  Baker Furniture

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1996

  Division Manager

  Division Manager of Fine Home Furnishings, Furniture and Fabrics Representative 4 Showrooms Targeting Interior Design and Retail Accounts Rozmallin Midwest showrooms

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  MTF Furnishings

  Jan 1996 - now

  Regional Sales Representative for Multi Companies

  Representing various Fine Home Furnishing Companies to Retail, Wholesale and To The Trade distribution channels through out the Midwest territory of the USA.

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  John Widdicomb Furniture Company

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Regional Sales Representative

  * Represented one of the oldest and finest US furniture companies produced in Grand Rapids Michigan. * Covered a 12 state territory* Produced 250% sales increase within the first two years.* Hands on trained in the Grand Rapids factory, with master craftspeople in every aspect of furniture production and manufacturing

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  Hickory White Furniture, Ficks Reed, W King Ambler, Payne Street Imports

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Regional Sales Representative

  Representing various Home Furnishings Companies through out the Midwest to Retail, Wholesale and Interior Design sales channels* Honored to Hickory White's President's Club, Over All Best Performance, 2001

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  Bernhardt Furniture Company and Martha Stewart Living

  Jan 2004 - Nov 2007

  Regional Sales Representative

  Representing Bernhardt Furniture and Martha Stewart Living Furniture, exclusively through out the Midwest Chicago territory. Target Market of Retailers, Specifiers and the Interior Design community. Team centered working with a Partner.* Achieved 32% sales growth through focusing on gallery placements of Bernhardt and Martha Stewart lifestyles, container program sales, negotiation of prime floor real estate of placements and enhanced product display.* Expanded new dealer base by !8%* Recognized as Best Team Performance and Sales Increase 2006 Show less

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  Lexington Home Brands

  Jan 2007 - Apr 2014

  Regional Sales Representative

  Exclusive Representation of Lexington Home Brands including Lexington, Tommy Bahama Home, Sligh, Henry Link Trading Company, Aquarius,Tommy Bahama Outdoor Living. * Prepared creative presentations using powerpoint and maximizing sales tools to train and educate sales and design staff on product and current home furnishing trends.* Analyzed customer account profile to present appropriate product mix for their floor presentation.* Stimulated sales increases of 39% for case goods and 140% for upholstery through developing relationships through diversified sales channels of Retailers, Wholesalers, Contract Specifiers and Interior Design Studios in the Chicago/Midwest sales territory.* Expanded new dealer base 36% developing the Design Trade as a viable and profitable selling outlet.* Appointed to Lexington Design Board for Product Development team 2007-2014. Show less

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  Global Views

  Jan 2017 - May 2024

  Global Views Territory Manager Illinois, Indiana, Michigan
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  John-Richard

  Aug 2024 - now

  Sales Representative