Anna Holland

About Anna Holland

Maya Angelou once said “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” My mission is to positively impact the lives of others and create unforgettable experiences within the interior design industry. I thrive on working towards creating a memorable experience for consumers through the creation of unique and impactful sales initiatives. Living in multiple states and abroad has instilled in me a love of travel and forming connections with people from diverse backgrounds. I\'m committed to kindness and teamwork, believing in the power of collective efforts to achieve exceptional results. During the pursuit of my undergraduate degree, I had the privilege of serving as President of my sorority, refining my leadership skills, a value I hold to the utmost importance. After recently earning my Master in Business Administration degree, I continue to strive to create meaningful relationships and enhance my professional skillset.One of my core passions is inspiring others to lead fulfilling and joyful lives. As a strong advocate for mental health, I strive to help people recognize the value they bring to the world. Currently, I am writing a book aimed at college-aged women, guiding them with advice for the 4 years, and encouraging them to find joy in the journey.

Experience

1. Showroom Manager

   Holland & Sherry Interiors

   Oct 2025 — Present · Charleston, SC, US

   Spearheaded the launch and ongoing leadership of the luxury brand’s Charleston showroom and establishing the foundation for long-term growth across the South Carolina territory. Leads the day-to-day operations of the showroom while driving strategic sales growth and expanding relationships within the interior design community.Serves as a primary partner to interior designers, cultivating long-term relationships and supporting projects through consultative sales, custom product solutions, and made-to-order offerings. Maintain and grow a personal portfolio of design clients while setting and managing regional sales strategies and individual performance goals for showroom and outside sales teams.Oversees calendar planning, activity tracking, and accountability to ensure consistent outreach and service levels. Collaborate closely with executive leadership to increase education, sales activity, and profitability through regular performance and financial reviews.Works cross-functionally with sales leadership, product managers, purchasing, merchandising, and represented collections to implement sales and operational standards. Direct showroom merchandising and display updates in partnership with the Merchandising Director to ensure the space remains current, inspiring, and highly shoppable for interior designers.Manages strategic client list allocation across the territory, conducting biannual reviews and reassignment to maximize sales efficiency. Leads performance management initiatives, including annual reviews, compensation and commission education, and benefits and healthcare training in coordination with Human Resources.

Education

• Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina

  Bachelor's of Business Administration , Management and Marketing

• Arapahoe High School

  High School Diploma

  2016 — 2020

• College of Charleston

  Master of Business Administration - MBA