Karen Converse's Linkedin Analytics

Competitive & Strategic Planning | Sales Management | Leadership | B2B | Merchandising Standards | P&L Management | Key Account Management | Staff Training and Development | Team Building | Forecasting | Brand Awareness | Selling Process | Product Presentation | Creative Influencer | HIGHLIGHTS • Supported the business growth for 16 showrooms covering 3 states • Developed. annual strategic plans for improving overall sales • Created marketing brand ‘SepTempur’ for brand awareness with marketing exposure on a national level • Recognized expert in relationship building, providing servant leadership, and support to group associates KEY SKILLS • 20+ years experience in sales, marketing, training, and business management within the retail industry • Building account base, customer relations, vendor management, revenue generation • Developing, monitoring, and communicating progress with local and national management • Proving monthly and quarterly business reviews, market share and floor space • Coordinating with Account Directors to ensure sales objectives, conflict resolution and training initiatives • Developing, implementing sales processes and facilitating sales training workshops • Brand Awareness through promotions, internal company recognition/training and community initiatives • Collaborated with vendors to develop strategic merchandising assortment to expand business growth • Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint