Courtney Connor

I manage 5 states and represent the KnollTextiles full line of fabrics to commercial, hospitality, residential, healthcare and K-12 design clients.

I build relationships and host events while increasing sales in my territory.

• Created sales objectives, prepared quotas and designed effective sales plans to drive business goals.
• 10% growth award for 2017, 20% growth award 2018
• Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics as part of territory development.
• Increased profits by 50% through generating and maintaining relationships with my accounts and effectively selling new products.
• Exceeded established sales goals and increased client retention.
• provide excellent customer service and follow through to all clients
• Set up appointments with potential and current customers to promote new products and services.
• Built relationships and have maintained them
• Set up calendar with customer birthdays and other special events for personal touch.
• Yearly fashion show event for A&D community

• Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
• Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
• Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
• Wardrobe styling tips
• Expert in shopping and dressing clients
• Interior design and spacial design consultant
• Residential design
• Home edit and organizer

• Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
• Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
• Set sales quotas, established performance expectations and visited retailers to optimize sales and customer service.
• Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color.
• Planned events for store
• Went to market twice a year for shop buy
• Lead and managed 4-6 employees

• Enhanced building functionality by optimizing space utilization and incorporating sustainable design elements.
• Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
• Designed visually appealing structures by integrating artistic elements with practical applications for various project types.
• Streamlined construction processes by coordinating with engineers, contractors, and other professionals to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.
• Participated in professional conferences and training seminars to stay current on industry trends, ensuring cutting-edge design approaches were utilized in all projects.
• Event planner, creative director of various events
• Client experience trips to LA< CHICAGO
• Devised innovative strategies to reduce construction costs while meeting strict quality standards.
• Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
• Analyzed and applied new technologies to improve functionality of designs.
• Set up appointments, lunch and learns & happy hours with my potential clients, and current clients to promote my products.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
• Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
• Ran 6 million dollar territory
• Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
• Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

• Joined forces with marketing group to craft promotion items that highlighted product strengths, enhancing brand presence.
• Provided ongoing training and support to dealer partners, ensuring thorough understanding of products and services offered.
• Enhanced overall sales performance by consistently exceeding monthly and quarterly targets.
• Strengthened dealer sales via establishment and maintenance of strategic client partnerships.