Russ Lazio
Tampa
Summary
Knowledgeable Furniture Sales Associate and manager skilled at promoting furniture packages and bedding. Brings strong knowledge and exceptional sales abilities honed in competitive, environments. Dedicated to continuously closing new business and going above-and-beyond to meet customers' needs.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Furniture Sales Associate
American Signature Furniture
Tampa
01.2010 - 04.2026
- Guided customers in selecting furniture pieces aligned with their design preferences, budgets, and lifestyles for optimal satisfaction.
- Leveraged product knowledge to deliver precise information to customers.
- Processed sales transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Participated in training sessions to strengthen product knowledge and refine sales techniques.
Store Manager
Mattress Giant
Tampa
01.2007 - 09.2010
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented sales strategies that improved employee product knowledge and boosted customer experience.
- Oversaw inventory management and optimized product displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance customer service skills.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization to provide a welcoming environment.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
Sales Manager
Ashley Furniture Homestore
Lakeland
04.2005 - 01.2007
- Led sales team to consistently meet monthly targets while enhancing customer satisfaction levels.
- Analyzed market trends to adjust strategies and maximize sales opportunities.
- Coordinated inventory management to optimize product availability and enhance overall presentation.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, supervising staff members to maintain high performance standards.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
Manufacturing Sales Representative
Spring Air Mattress
Brandon
10.2000 - 02.2004
- Cultivated relationships with retail partners to increase product visibility and drive sales.
- Conducted product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits to customers.
- Coordinated with marketing teams to implement promotional strategies for new mattress lines, boosting customer engagement.
- Provided training and support to sales staff on product specifications and selling techniques.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for expanding sales territory.
- Built partnerships with vendors and suppliers to secure quality products at competitive prices, ensuring timely delivery.
Store Manager
Clearwater Mattress
Clearwater
05.1997 - 03.2000
Store Manager
Rooms To Go
Largo
09.1995 - 11.1997
Store Manager
Rhodes Furniture
Winston-Salem
04.1994 - 05.1995
Store Manager
Farmers Furniture
Rome
01.1993 - 08.1994
Store Manager
Kane’s Furniture
Rome
01.1991 - 03.1992
Manager, Sales and Customer Support
Mass brothers department store
Tampa
05.1977 - 02.1991
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
New York Institute of Technology
08.1969 - 05.1973
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Bedding and furniture knowledge
- Sales strategies
- Point-of-sale systems
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Sales reporting
- Warranty sales
- Warranty promotion
- Market analysis
- Furniture merchandising
- Inventory monitoring
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Product demonstration
- Interior design
Timeline
Furniture Sales Associate
American Signature Furniture
01.2010 - 04.2026
Store Manager
Mattress Giant
01.2007 - 09.2010
Sales Manager
Ashley Furniture Homestore
04.2005 - 01.2007
Manufacturing Sales Representative
Spring Air Mattress
10.2000 - 02.2004
Store Manager
Clearwater Mattress
05.1997 - 03.2000
Store Manager
Rooms To Go
09.1995 - 11.1997
Store Manager
Rhodes Furniture
04.1994 - 05.1995
Store Manager
Farmers Furniture
01.1993 - 08.1994
Store Manager
Kane’s Furniture
01.1991 - 03.1992
Manager, Sales and Customer Support
Mass brothers department store
05.1977 - 02.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
New York Institute of Technology
08.1969 - 05.1973