MARK W. SUMMEROUR
Basehor,KS
Summary
Dynamic executive leader with a strong focus on strategic planning, performance improvement, and program management, dedicated to driving sales growth across diverse business units. A consistent record of achievements includes reducing operating costs, enhancing profit contributions, and elevating overall operational performance. Expertise in cultivating relationships with colleagues, customers, and senior management facilitates revenue growth and the consistent achievement of profit objectives. Innovative strategies are leveraged to foster business expansion and operational excellence while promoting effective team collaboration to ensure sustained success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
ReeceNichols Real Estate
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for Residential Sales and Listings in the state of Kansas and Missouri
Sales Associate
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL SALES
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Responsible for Residential Sales and Listings in the state of Kansas
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/GENERAL MANAGER
FURNITURE MALL OF KANSAS - KANSAS CITY/TOPEKA KANSAS
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Senior management position (General Manager) responsible for Sales and total management of 150,000 Sq.Ft. showroom with P&L accountability. 2014-2015
- Director of Operations/Distribution center responsible for all aspects of operations from deliveries to security, vendor charge backs, receiving, inventory and team management. 2016
Sales Associate
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SALES AND LEASING
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Responsible for Leasing space in designated geographical areas and Residential Sales
Vice President / Retail Dedicated Distribution
BROYHILL FURNITURE
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Senior management position responsible to grow the company’s business through the development of company and dealer owned freestanding branded Stores and Galleries. Charged with over 700 Stores and Galleries to develop core Merchandising plans, Marketing, and display standards.
- Increased sales from dedicated retailers (Stores and Galleries) to 55% of company revenue
- Attended all furniture markets to work with Store owners/Buyers to increase market share
- Managed company design team to approve showroom layouts (merchandising)
- Worked closely with merchandising staff for proper product assortment for company owned Stores and Galleries in different regions of the country
Division Manager
RHODES FURNITURE (JOHN M SMYTH’S HOMEMAKERS)
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Senior Management position with full P&L accountability for the Chicago Market. Charged with increasing market penetration from 50MM to 80MM annually. Responsible for distribution center in Chicago, receive goods from overseas and domestically redistributing across the U.S. to company warehouses. Responsible for developing and opening four new stores.
Territory Vice President / Director of Sales
HOMELIFE FURNITURE
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Senior management position responsible to grow the company’s sales and profits by setting policy and measurements. Work with all Region Managers across the U.S. and set standards for Merchandising and display in all stores.
- Introduced a comprehensive warranty program which produced revenues of 5% of gross sales vs. 2.8%
- Attended furniture markets with Company Buyers to set product assortment by region
- Increased company gross profit in case goods 2% by reengineering pricing structure
- Reduced administrative costs in stores by 10%
Region Vice President
LEVITZ FURNITURE
1976 - 1999
- Region Vice President - TX, CO, KS, MO, LA, OK
- District Manager - TX, CO, KS, MO, LA, OK
- General Manager - St. Louis, Missouri
- Merchandise Manager - Kansas City
- Merchandise Manager - Arlington, Texas
- Buyer - Kansas City
- Sales Representative - Kansas City
Education
High School Diploma -
Bishop Miege High School
Roeland Park, KS01-1973
Skills
- Familiar with: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, E-Mail
- Operational efficiency
Timeline
Sales Associate
ReeceNichols Real Estate
01.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL SALES
01.2016 - 01.2020
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/GENERAL MANAGER
FURNITURE MALL OF KANSAS - KANSAS CITY/TOPEKA KANSAS
01.2014 - 01.2016
Sales Associate
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SALES AND LEASING
01.2009 - 01.2014
Vice President / Retail Dedicated Distribution
BROYHILL FURNITURE
01.2004 - 01.2008
Division Manager
RHODES FURNITURE (JOHN M SMYTH’S HOMEMAKERS)
01.2001 - 01.2004
Territory Vice President / Director of Sales
HOMELIFE FURNITURE
01.1999 - 01.2001
Region Vice President
LEVITZ FURNITURE
1976 - 1999
High School Diploma -
Bishop Miege High School
TRAINING
- Shepard Management Group: Seminars
- Train the Trainer on Ticket Building and Closing Sales
- Manager's managing the Sales Force
- Fisher&Phillips LLP Attorneys At Law: Seminars
- Manager Training: No Harassment Policy
- Sexual Harassment and Investigating Harassment Claims
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