Phillip Jeffries Ltd

Territory Sales Manager

Maya Romanoff

Manage all activities and sales for the Illinois Territory in addition to WI, MI, KS, NE, IA & MO.
Increase sales volume, maximize profits and provide uncompromising customer service.
Seek out qualified designers/clients, including developing new accounts and calling on exisiting customers.

Chicago Area Sales Manager

Kravet Thibaut Robert Allen - Commercial & Residential

Built a loyal client following by providing knowledgeable consultation combined with strong attention to detail and personal customer relationships.
Responsible for driving sales throughout region via company showroom, outside sales calls, retail stores and extensive industry networking.    
Cultivated new business by leveraging A&D network contacts in the residential trade sector to provide inspiration and design direction for residential design projects.
Increased sales by double digits via new business development, upselling existing accounts and selling other company categories.  
Promote and sell brands at industry trade shows other targeted events.    
Tracked shipments, backorders, discontinued issues via CRM, facilitated expediting and substitution orders, assisted in resolving shipping and accounting issues.

Territory Sales & Marketing Manager

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. & other luxury businesses 

Clients included:
Merchandise Mart Properties 
Created detailed annual marketing, public relations and event plan for luxury kitchen and bath business for Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago, New York and Washington D.C. properties. 
Sold sponsorship placements for NeoCon World's Trade Fair by proposing individually targeted marketing strategies to exhibitors and outside businesses; (created sponsorship and exhibit package for launch of Saturn SKY Roadster, resulting in $200,000 incremental sales). 
Minasian Rug Company
Created strategic marketing, merchandise and public relations plan for luxury rug showroom on Chicago's North Shore leading to increased sales, traffic, national and local press attention.  
Conceived and promoted events including selling of celebrity private collections.
Partnered with other luxury businesses for outreach and community events.  
Golden Triangle
Designed comprehensive marketing plan for luxury home business. 
Creative Director for local and national advertising campaigns.
Served as liaison to the A&D community leading in-store events and tours, partnering with firms participating in showhouses and calling on businesses.

Sales and Marketing Consultant

Sedia Systems

Created strategic, aggressive public relations and marketing campaign to gain national exposure for start-up high-end contract furnishings business.
Represented company at trade shows and industry events. 
Led sales presentations for A&D firms to capture new business.
Advised on creative direction and wrote copy for original company website.

Director Of Marketing And Business Development

Marshall Field's

Conceived and implemented annual marketing, communications and advertising plans to support division’s financial goals including attracting substantial new business.  
Served as Creative Director overseeing all direct mail, magazine, radio, internet and other media campaigns, from conception through production.     
Created and implemented client outreach program to increase sales by attracting targeted new clients based on favorable demographics. Initiated Private Sale new home buyer program resulting in $150,000 increase in event revenue.
Developed and executed in-depth, cross-channel company communications strategy and plan to align corporate and field staff toward common goals and brand message. 
Directed special events including public relations and community outreach. Created private shopping night at Marshall Field’s Old Orchard Mall annual event benefiting Ravinia Festival Scholarship Fund resulting in increased sales of over 70% on opening day.
Networked with local Chambers of Commerce, area businesses and publications to build mutually beneficial relationships.      
Served as Creative Director of award winning re-branding campaign for Marshall Field’s luxury rug showrooms in the Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis markets.  
Recipient of Marshall Field’s Annual Innovation Award for development and marketing of Simply Living rug line.

National Sale & Marketing Director, Nahigian Brothers Oriental Rug Galleries 

Speedo

Worked with key accounts in region (e.g., Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Sportsmart) to promote company brands through in-store marketing, collateral development, product placement and special events.
Marketed, promoted and represented company at trade shows and high-profile events including serving as Speedo brand representative at 1996 Summer Olympic Games.

Midwest Marketing Manager

Results-driven sales and marketing professional with a focus on business development in the luxury market. Talent for building a loyal client following by providing knowledgeable consultation combined with strong attention to detail and forming personal customer relationships.

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