JOEL I. SWEETMANN
Miami,FL
Summary
Accomplished Sales, Design, and Showroom Management Professional with a proven track record of success in the high-end furniture and interior design industry. Demonstrated ability to lead sales teams to surpass goals and KPIs. Exceptional talent in managing high net worth client relationships, overseeing the complete design process with meticulous attention to detail, consistently exceeding client expectations. Founder and CEO of Sweetmann Interiors LLC since June 2023, with a successful independent business experience
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Sweetmann Interiors LLC
Miami, FL
12.2022 - Current
- Successfully launched and operated Sweetmann Interiors LLC, specializing in high-end interior design services.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
Assistant Showroom Manager
Visionnaire
Miami, FL
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained inventory stock levels according to company policies
- Built strong relationships with clients, consistently achieving sales goals
- Supervised furniture installation, ensuring maximum quality and customer service
- Conducted biannual visits to Italy for the Milan Mobile Fair and the Bologna factory.
Showroom Manager
Roche Bobois
Aventura, FL
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Achieved annual sales in excess of $10 million in a high-paced environment
- Developed sales strategies, coordinated advertising campaigns, and managed inventory
- Led a $4.0 million store with 12 direct reports, collaborating with over 25 international suppliers
- Aventura consistently led all other stores in the network for sales in 2019 and 2020, contributing 20% to the total combined in-network sales
- Despite a challenging 2020, achieved a 10% YoY sales increase, finishing at $5,005,544.
Showroom Supervisor
Spazio Di Casa
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided clients with thorough product knowledge and superior customer service
- Conducted professional floor presentations and in-home consultations
- Assisted with item selection, quotes, sales orders, and issue resolution.
Showroom Manager
Natuzzi Italia
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Built strong and lasting relationships with clients, consistently surpassing sales goals
- Managed the Fort Lauderdale store and visuals for three stores of the group
- Led in hiring, mentoring, and training new employees, with 12 direct reports
- Monitored sales orders, coordinated purchase orders, logistics, and inventory management.
Education
Certificate in Interior Design -
ELISAVA Escola Superior de Disseny Enginyeria
01.2002
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration -
Universidad del Caribe
Studies in German Language, Art History, and Culture -
Goethe Institute
Skills
- Talent Management
- Leadership Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- P&L Management/Budgeting
- New Business Development
Performance Highlights
- Aventura's 2020 sales of $5,005,544 represented a 10% increase over 2019, contributing 33% to the total sales with equal weight among the three staff members.
- Despite overwhelming work volume, consistently achieved remarkable sales improvements with limited resources.
- Personal commitment and dedication evident through working extra hours, managing client house-calls on days off, and ensuring exceptional customer service.
- Aventura is consistently a top producer in the network for sales throughout 2020.
- Aventura ends the year leading all other showrooms in total sales for 2020.
Languages
- English (Full Professional)
- Spanish (Native)
- German (Proficient)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
German
Elementary
English
Professional
Timeline
President
Sweetmann Interiors LLC
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Showroom Manager
Visionnaire
04.2022 - 11.2022
Showroom Manager
Roche Bobois
01.2015 - 01.2022
Showroom Supervisor
Spazio Di Casa
01.2014 - 01.2015
Showroom Manager
Natuzzi Italia
01.2010 - 01.2014
Certificate in Interior Design -
ELISAVA Escola Superior de Disseny Enginyeria
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration -
Universidad del Caribe
Studies in German Language, Art History, and Culture -
Goethe Institute