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Sales Management Executive and Drive Sales to New Heights and Open Retail Channels

Lifetime Brands is a leading global provider of kitchenware, tableware and other products used in the home. The Company markets its products under well-known kitchenware brands, including Farberware, KitchenAid, Sabatier, Amco Houseworks, Chicago Metallic, Copco, Fred & Friends, Kitchen Craft, Kamenstein, Kizmos, La Cafetire, Misto, Mossy Oak, Reo, Savora, Swing-A-Way and Vasconia| respected tableware and giftware brands, including Mikasa, Pfaltzgraff, Creative Tops, Empire Silver, Gorham, International Silver, Kirk Stieff, Towle Silversmiths, Tuttle, Wallace, Wilton Armetale, V&A and Royal Botanic Gardens Kew| and valued home solutions brands, including Bombay, BUILT NY, Debbie Meyer and Design for Living. The Company also provides exclusive private label products to leading retailers worldwide.

SALES MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE I have over 15 years of success in Sales Management Executive roles and a track record of consistently exceeding sales goals. My background includes Sales Management Executive roles managing the marketing function, as well as sales staff, and earning top results on manager feedback surveys. I am particularly strong in leading sales at Lifetime Brands for online, as well as brick-and-mortar, retail. Some highlights of my career include: * Introduced 2 new brands and on track to build $10M in new business. Lifetime Brands * Opened the Walgreens account and grew business from $0 to more than $4.5M. Lifetime Brands * Raised overall sales from $35M to more than $75M. Godinger Silver Art Company SKILLS & CAPABILITIES INCLUDE: * Developing and implementing comprehensive sales and marketing plans that support overall corporate strategy and drive sales for online retail as well as brick and mortar stores. * Launching new product introductions, developing/executing marketing campaigns, and growing brands. * Creating and articulating clear, concise vision of where and how brand can increase market share via critical brand measures and marketing programs.