craig karges

sales specialist

About

Sales Specialist at KI

Country

united states

City

kansas city

Industry

furniture

Skill

furniture, account management, space planning, strategic planning, sales management, sales, b2b, new business development, customer service, marketing strategy, salesforce.com, budgets, interior design, trade shows, cold calling, sales force development, project management, outside sales, sales presentations, selling skills, sales process, sales operations, direct sales, outlook, selling, contract negotiation, market planning, marketing

Experience

sales representative

2002-1 - 2010-12 · 9 yrs

sales representative

mid america health,inc

1996-4 - 2002-12 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Represented Mid-America Health's Medicare HMO products

sales representative

heartland furniture group

2011-1 - 2013-12 · 3 yrs

Independent Manufacturers Representative Representing KI, Norix, WEC, Appenx and Sparkeology

sales specialist

2014-1 - Present · 12 yrs 9 mos

KI manufactures innovative furniture and movable wall system solutions for education, healthcare, government and corporate markets. The employee-owned company is headquartered in Green Bay, WI and operates sales offices and manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia. KI tailors products and service solutions to the specific needs of each customer through its unique design and manufacturing philosophy. Since 1941, KI has positioned itself as the manufacturer who knows the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the right solutions. By targeting specific core markets - healthcare, education, government and business, KI responds quickly to customers' unique needs. Through its unique Go To Market strategy, customers have the option to purchase furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That's why KI offers far more than just furniture -- they "furnish knowledge"!