Amy McPherson
Proven Sales Leader with Design and Communications Expertise. My mission is to effect positive social change through Design.
- Role
- Regional Health Advisor, East at Kimball International
- Location
- Arlington, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amy McPherson
I focus on well-being and how the human experience can be enriched by the built environment. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience working in media, design, human factors and ergonomics, I bring an interdisciplinary approach of storytelling, branding, and experiential design to my endeavors.
Experience
Regional Health Advisor, East
Jul 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US
STRATEGY + LEADERSHIP• Led strategy execution, setting health sales targets, and providing resources and tools for 28 local Market Sales Managers to drive market growth across diverse regions of the Eastern US with tailored local strategies.• Informed organizational strategy by providing insights into the health vertical, participating in quarterly executive leadership business planning meetings, and contributing to overall strategy development.• Collaborated with Regional Sales Directors, the Strategic Growth and Business Analytics Team, and Senior Leadership to tailor strategies, ensuring cohesive teamwork and business success.SALES + BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT• Conducted sales reporting and financial analysis, utilizing market data to refine business strategies and demonstrate consistent sales growth, surpassing goals even during market downturns.• Engaged with GPO partnerships to foster relationships, support business development, and serve as a liaison for the field sales team, sharing available resources and tools.• Conducted business development with end users and influencers, delivering CEUs and presentations to architectural firms and key decision-makers.• Managed distribution partner engagement, developed relationships, and provided training support, navigating market complexities with multiple dealers to ensure clean market rules and high business integrity.MARKET ACTIVATION + ENGAGEMENT• Represented the company at major industry events, conferences, and trade shows, enhancing visibility and generating new business opportunities.• Increased customer loyalty through responsive communication, tailored support, and prompt issue resolution.• Coordinated with Product, Brand, Marketing, and Trade Marketing teams to provide updated tools and resources for market activation.
Education
Pratt Institute
Master's Degree, Interior Design
2010 — 2013
Los Angeles Film Studies Center
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
2002 — 2002
Oral Roberts University
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
1998 — 2002
Nosara Yoga Institute, Costa Rica
Certificate, Certified RYT 200 Hour, Interdisciplinary Yoga Studies
2014 — 2014
UCLA Extension Architecture and Interior Design
Interior Architecture
2008 — 2009
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