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Colleen Perkins

Colleen Perkins

Louisville,KY

Summary

Experienced and emotionally intelligent business development executive with a proven ability to build solid professional relationships resulting in increased revenue generation, positive customer experiences, and respected corporate image.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Development Executive

MillerKnoll
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage a diverse commercial client portfolio across Kentucky and Southern Indiana, including public sector, corporate, higher education, and healthcare accounts.
  • Consistently achieve or exceed sales goals aligned with organizational objectives and market demands.
  • Build and nurture long-term relationships with dealership partners, end users clients, and the A+D community to drive sustained growth.
  • Serve as a key resource for dealership partners by delivering product education, workplace trend insights, and strategic market knowledge.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through strategic networking and market engagement.

Senior Business Development Executive

CORT Furniture
08.2016 - 10.2022
  • Managed business development across multiple markets, including Kentucky, Indiana, and temporarily for the Nashville and Cincinnati markets.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date Salesforce records to support sales operations and reporting.
  • Mentored newly hired Business Development Executives to accelerate onboarding and performance.
  • Led customized lunch-and-learn sessions and large-group presentations using self-developed multimedia content tailored to client needs.

Strategic Account Manager

Peptides International, Inc.
11.2007 - 07.2016
  • Managed domestic and international client accounts for a biochemical manufacturer, expanding global reach and strengthening R&D partnerships.
  • Built and maintained profitable relationships with research scientists, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and institutes.
  • Directed local office operations and led the development of the company's product catalog and marketing campaign.
  • Represented the company at biotechnology trade shows to increase visibility and drive business development.

Education

B.S. - Merchandising

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.1994

Skills

  • Customer retention
  • Professional demeanor
  • Workplace Design & Strategy
  • Product positioning
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Team leadership
  • Social media marketing
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the MillerKnoll Passionate Leader Award (2025).
  • Expert panelist on vendor relationship strategies at IFMA Indianapolis (2022); participant in IFMA National President's Chapter Champions Rollout (2022).
  • Earned top-tier “Strength to Capitalize On” rating in all four EQ categories during Emotional Intelligence training (2019).
  • Named IFMA Associate Member of the Year (2019); awarded CORT PSEA Mid-Market Division Highest Revenue Award and Value-Based Collaborative Training Program Winner (2018).

Organizations

  • International Interior Design Association (IIDA) | Board Member & Special Events Chair (2024–Present)
  • Women in Commercial Real Estate (WCRE) Louisville | Member (2016–Present)
    Past President & Board Member
  • International Facility Management Association (IFMA) | Member (2016–Present)
    Chapter Administrator & Board Member
  • National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) | Member (2022–Present)




Timeline

Market Development Executive

MillerKnoll
10.2022 - Current

Senior Business Development Executive

CORT Furniture
08.2016 - 10.2022

Strategic Account Manager

Peptides International, Inc.
11.2007 - 07.2016

B.S. - Merchandising

University of Kentucky

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