Patrik Sherison
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Accomplished, knowledgeable and experienced flooring sales and marketing professional with strong background in the building and construction industry. Successful at applying top-notch service skills and in-depth knowledge of flooring options to achieve impressive profits. Strategic planner with a superior work ethic and 22+ years' experience in flooring sales.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Flooring Sales Manager
Capitol Flooring, Inc
Rockville, MD
03.2018 - Current
- Developed successful strategies and goals to penetrate new territories in the commercial flooring real estate market by assessing competitor offerings and approaches.
- Prepared sales production reports for senior management and owners.
- Created and maintained sales environment to support business objectives.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Boosted revenue and facilitated sales activity while developing consistent employee measurements for exceeding goals.
- Attended trade shows for in-person engagement and network building with suppliers.
- Prospected and established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with Installers, suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
Flooring Sales Specialist
The Carpet Yard
McLean, VA
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Explained features and advantages of diverse flooring products to assist retail customers in making informed decisions.
- Provided customer service to clients by answering their questions, addressing concerns, and helping them select the right product for their needs.
- Prepared Carpet Yard based sales quotes for customers based on measurements taken from job sites or blueprints provided by contractors.
- Worked with vendors and senior management to negotiate pricing on flooring materials.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory levels of flooring materials such as hardwood, laminate, vinyl, carpet, tile and other related products.
- Coordinated delivery of flooring materials with suppliers, installers and buyers.
- Updated customer database regularly with contact information of new prospects.
Store Owner
Edgemoor Carpet & Flooring / Patrick's Carpet
Bethesda, Maryland
05.2001 - 12.2015
- Identified opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC area.
- Analyzed industry and market trends in the retail and commercial flooring sector.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various flooring offerings.
- Prepared quotes for customers based on measurements taken from job sites or blueprints provided by contractors.
- Explained features and advantages of diverse flooring products to assist customers in making informed decisions.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Coordinated delivery of flooring materials with suppliers and installers.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Followed up with existing customers via phone calls or emails about upcoming promotions or discounts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Middle East Studies
The University of Uppsala
Upsula, Sweden06-1991
Skills
- Flooring Installation
- Cost Estimation
- Administrative Coordination
- Computer Literacy
- Proposal Development
- Crew Oversight
Affiliations
* Co-Chairperson for the Edgemoor Clothing Exchange Fundraiser - The Club's Largest Yearly Charitable Undertaking -
2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 benefitting the Washington Tennis Education Foundation and TUSK.
* Swim Team Dance Party and End of Season Banquet Organizer July 2018, 2019 and 2022 and 2023.
* Tennis, Social & Swim Committee Member 2018-Present.
* Montgomery County Public School Volunteer: 2018 - Present.
* WINNER - 2023 Trivia Contest The Edgemoor Club.
* CAREGIVER - Cancer Patient 2017-2018.
Languages
Farsi
Native/ Bilingual
Swedish
Professional
Timeline
Flooring Sales Manager
Capitol Flooring, Inc
03.2018 - Current
Flooring Sales Specialist
The Carpet Yard
01.2015 - 04.2017
Store Owner
Edgemoor Carpet & Flooring / Patrick's Carpet
05.2001 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Middle East Studies
The University of Uppsala
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