Townsend Leather makes on-the-ground appointments

15/09/2010
US-based manufacturer of upholstery leathers, Townsend Leather has made a series of sales appointments in different parts of the US to help it meet the needs of customers in the architecture and design (A & D) markets.

Denise Lew has taken the position of south-east sales representative with her territory covering Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Townsend said on announcing the appointment that Ms Lew has a true passion for leather and for providing “exemplary service”. She has four years’ experience in selling leather to the A & D community, furniture dealers, and purchasing agents and a decade of contract furniture sales experience.

Ronald McDaniel is now representing Townsend as territory manager for the A & D Market in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. He has previous experience of selling to the A & D community and hospitality industry.

Carlos (Charlie) Romagosa is the company’s new sales representative for the A & D market in Florida. He has 13 years’ experience in the interior design and A & D sales industry and understands, Townsend said, “the unique requirements of the industry and the need for products to meet the highest levels of design and quality expectations”.

Kneedler Fauchère Los Angeles Showroom will represent the company in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas.

Finally, Townsend has finalised an agreement with Kollection LTD Showroom in Moscow, Russia to be the sole representative of Townsend’s line there.

Townsend Leather’s senior vice-president, Sarah Eckler, commented: “We’re constantly exploring new markets and new regions and having dedicated representatives on the ground to work with our customers in real-time is the key to providing the level of service they require with the fast-paced nature and complexity of today’s marketplace.”