Lauren Sham
New York,NY
Summary
Interior designer and client-focused sales professional with 5+ years managing high-end residential projects and luxury product portfolios. Experienced in consultative selling, account management, and high-value client relationships, consistently handling budgets of $400K+ and client portfolios exceeding $6M. Skilled in luxury furnishings, vendor relations, and product sourcing, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, upselling, and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Seeking to leverage design expertise and sales experience to deliver exceptional client experiences and drive luxury showroom success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Project Manager and Designer
Claudia Allegra Interiors
New York, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Manage 10+ high-end residential interior design projects with budgets starting at $400K+, overseeing timelines, procurement, and execution from concept through installation.
- First employee hired by the founder, playing a key role in establishing early business operations, vendor relationships, and project workflows as the studio grew.
- Serve as the primary client contact, guiding discerning clients through design decisions, product selections, and budgeting while maintaining strong long-term relationships.
- Coordinate closely with luxury showrooms, vendors, and artisans to source high-end furniture, textiles, lighting, and finishes.
- Oversee procurement, order management, and logistics, ensuring accurate specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules.
- Present design concepts, materials, and furnishings to clients, translating aesthetic vision into curated product selections.
- Manage communication between clients, contractors, architects, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
- Track project budgets, approvals, and purchasing to maintain alignment with financial targets.
Senior Account Manager
HIRED
New York, New York
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed a portfolio of 80+ mid-market and enterprise client accounts representing $3–5 M in recurring annual revenue, consistently exceeding 100% of sales quota.
- Led complex contract negotiations with C-suite executives and cross-functional stakeholders, securing favorable renewals and long-term partnerships.
- Oversaw contracts ranging from $30K–$200K annually, achieving the highest number of multi-year agreements on the account management team.
- Managed billing coordination and contract compliance with finance teams to ensure accurate invoicing and maintain strong client trust.
Senior Account Executive
Showroom 35
New York, New York
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed wholesale relationships with buyers across a portfolio of lifestyle and fashion retail accounts representing $6M in annual revenue.
- Conducted regular showroom appointments and sales meetings with retail buyers, C-suite executives, and merchandising directors to present seasonal collections and drive orders.
- Sourced and closed $1M in new business through prospecting, client outreach, and strategic relationship development.
- Partnered with production and design leadership to plan inventory buys, pricing strategies, and seasonal product assortments aligned with market demand.
- Analyzed weekly sales performance and market trends to guide account strategy and identify expansion opportunities.
- Supported buyers in planning inventory and purchasing decisions through data-driven sales analysis and product performance insights.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Towson University
Baltimore, MD06-2014
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Luxury Sales & Consultative Selling
- High-End Furniture & Materials Specification
- Vendor & Showroom Relations
Procurement & Order Management
- Contract Negotiation & Account Growth
- Project & Budget Management
- AutoCAD
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Project Manager and Designer
Claudia Allegra Interiors
05.2023 - Current
Senior Account Manager
HIRED
05.2019 - 05.2023
Senior Account Executive
Showroom 35
05.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Towson University