dallas klassen

account executive

About

Leading Industry to LOVE the World. Since 1973, Interface has evolved its approach to design and has developed innovative manufacturing processes to reduce waste and eliminate toxins from our products and facilities. We have pioneered new ways to reuse valuable resources! We see the infinite design possibilities of carpet tile and they’re inherently tied to our Mission Zero™ promise – to completely eliminate any negative impact we may have on the environment by 2020. We are more than just a breath of fresh air, a recycled fishing net, a view from the top of mount sustainability, we are a culture motivated to help others find their way to the top as well. As a great man once said "We are doing well, by doing good." ...Ray C. Anderson

Country

canada

City

selkirk

Industry

renewables & environment

Skill

sales, new business development, sales operations, pricing, strategic planning, marketing, management, sales management, account management, contract negotiation, customer service, budgets, purchasing, negotiation, business development, key account management, marketing strategy, team building, customer satisfaction, b2b, sales process, direct sales, retail, cold calling, manufacturing, merchandising, sales presentations, team leadership, leadership, product development, business strategy, selling, trade shows, operations management, marketing management, product management, business planning, international sales, product marketing, forecasting, inventory management, key account development, crm, competitive analysis, customer retention, strategy, budgeting, business to business

Experience

co-founder

the hummingbird project

2018-12 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

Non-Profit providing the essentials to first time Chemotherapy patients.

commercial sales

primco limited

2004-3 - 2005-7 · 1 yr 5 mos

Source and identify potential sales opportunities. Develop and maintain retail, commercial, builder accounts, and Architect/Design firms to specify various products to be used in commercial applications. Customize marketing materials for presentations to the people involved in any given project from installers to Executives of organizations. Manage all phases of the project from selection, specification, to installation. Rebuild relationships and service expectations. Key Achievements: Negotiated the Grey Nuns Society purchasing agreement Introducing and successfully marketing a multitude of new commercial lines

territory manager

national sales

2003-1 - 2004-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Contract sales and marketing for numerous manufacturers in the automotive aftermarket. Deal directly with large buying groups and regional accounts throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and North Western Ontario. Work with clients at all levels in the automotive industry. Procure new and maintain existing business contracts.

territory manager

buckwold western

1997-1 - 2002-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Provide ongoing sales, service, and product knowledge training to a large clientele base throughout Manitoba. Provide product training, including installation workshops and retail client “how to” seminars. The design and construction of various merchandising aids and displays. Create sales budgets and maintain sales target levels. Specification of materials and installation requirements to suit Architect and Designers. Manage customer credits, pricing, and invoicing.

account executive

interface

2005-7 - Present · 21 yrs 3 mos

Interface is a global leader in the design and production of carpet tiles. Its products combine beauty and innovation with functionality and environmental credentials to help customers bring their design vision to life.The company was one of the first ones to publicly commit to sustainability, when it made a pledge in the mid-nineties to eliminate its impact on the environment by 2020. Known as Mission Zero®, it influences every aspect of the business and inspires the company to continually push the boundaries in order to achieve its goal. Interface is now more than half way to reaching Mission Zero and has been widely recognised for its achievements to date. Its products have also achieved several awards, specifically for design and innovation, one of the most recent being The Athenaeum Good Design Award for World Textiles.