Emile Lalji

Showroom Manager @ King Living

About

I’ve grown up in the furniture business and built my career around creating spaces that inspire. Currently managing KING Living’s Vancouver showroom, I’ve led one of the brand’s highest-performing teams, consistently driving annual sales while developing consultants into confident, customer-focused professionals. Beyond day-to-day showroom leadership, I’ve taken on a broader role in supporting new market openings across North America—training staff, mentoring managers, and ensuring showroom launches deliver both revenue and brand experience. I thrive at the intersection of sales leadership, team development, and customer experience, and I’m motivated by helping people achieve their best. With a proven record in both revenue generation and people leadership, I’m focused on scaling impact across markets and building long-term growth for the business.

Country

Canada

City

Vancouver

Industry

Furniture

Skill

Store Management, Staff Training, Written Communication, Sales, Customer Service, Retail, Communication, B2B Sales, Warehouse Operations, Daily Operations, Business, Management, Operations, Furniture, Ownership, Problem Solving, Contract Negotiation, Relationship Building, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel

Experience

Showroom Manager

King Living

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Leading one of KING Living’s highest-performing global showrooms, delivering double digit YOY revenue increases in annual sales while developing a high-performing team of consultants and leaders. Key Achievements: • Manage Vancouver’s flagship showroom, consistently ranking among the top performers globally. •Grew annual revenue through customer experience excellence and data-driven sales leadership. •Recruit, train, and mentor consultants and assistant managers, building a culture of performance, growth, and customer focus. •Support North American market expansion by training new showroom teams, onboarding managers, and ensuring successful launches in new cities. •Partner with regional leadership to align local execution with global brand standards.