Summary
Skills
Timeline
Work History
References
Education
Laurence Katz

Laurence Katz

Omaha,NE

Summary

I approach my journey with a strong dedication to excellence, meeting challenges head-on and leveraging my diverse skills and experiences to drive positive change. Constantly evolving as a lifelong learner, I push boundaries across different industries. My focus on analytical thinking and strategic approaches contributes to growth and successes in every role. I'm committed to surpassing past achievements and seizing opportunities for success, supported by a solid work ethic that has proven adaptable in diverse industries.

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Training and Development
  • Marketing Strategist
  • Sales Forecasts
  • Storyteller
  • Product Development
  • Store Layouts
  • Merchandising
  • Content Creation
  • Account management
  • Product knowledge

Timeline

Field Sales Consultant - Tempur Sealy
07.2022 - Current
Store Manager - Tempur-Pedic
08.2020 - 07.2022
Store Manager - Appliance Factory And Mattress Kingdom
07.2018 - 08.2020
Account Manager - Contemporary Beads And Castings
05.2004 - 09.2020
University of Colorado At Boulder - Bachelor of Arts,

Work History

Field Sales Consultant

Tempur Sealy
07.2022 - Current
  • Worked closely with NFM, their buyer, marketing team, EDI department and retail team to optimize product placement, deliver ongoing training, engage in marketing events and identify opportunities for business growth.
  • Created velocity and stock reports using shared data with NFM for Velocity walks to strategically position TempurSealy's products for increased market penetration and competitiveness.
  • Collaborated on successful new product launches and promotional campaigns, achieving strong market adoption and increased sales performance.

Store Manager

Tempur-Pedic
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Maintained highest conversion in Colorado. Implementing the Tempurpedic Sales process, effective KPIs and CRM strategies, and overseeing critical aspects such as store traffic, inventory, and employee development.
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and analyzed team performance to identify opportunities for additional training.

Account Manager

Contemporary Beads And Castings
05.2004 - 09.2020
  • Managed and cultivated strong client relationships with Ralph Lauren, Beads of Courage, Shipwreck Beads.
  • Implemented pricing strategies and catered analytics for accounts to maximize business potential
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, marketing, sales, operations and finance to ensure account growth.

Store Manager

Appliance Factory And Mattress Kingdom
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
  • Held exclusive contract with TempurSealy and functioned as a product specialist. Showcased Sealy, Stearns & Foster, and Tempurpedic.

References

Greg Bieker - National Account Manager at TempurSealy

Greg.Bieker@TempurSealy.com

(785)650-4495

Guy Bickford - Sales Representative at FlexSteel

GBickford@FlexSteel.com

(616)856-7879

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Colorado At Boulder, Boulder, CO
Laurence Katz