HUDSON, N.C. – Sattler Outdura, a division of The Sattler Group, Austria, has hired Amy Smith as regional sales manager for the Casual Furniture division
Smith joins Outdura with a strong industry background working as senior sales manager, business development specialist, and sales executive in previous positions with Outward, Inc., Culp and Vision Fabrics as a director of product development, outbound sales representative and as a merchandising and design specialist in the industry. In her new role, she will manage key customer relations, with a focus on casual furniture manufacturers.
Reporting directly to Ulrich Tombuelt, CEO and director of Sales for Sattler Corp., Tombuelt said in a statement: “Amy’s extensive experience in textiles along with her in-depth industry knowledge and business development expertise will prove to be extremely beneficial for us and especially our customers as she undertakes this new sales manager position.”
Smith is looking forward to the opportunity. “It’s a pleasure to be with Outdura by Sattler, a well-respected company on a growth path that is very exciting to join. I especially look forward to meeting and working with the industry’s leaders and prospective accounts in the outdoor living category.”
Hudson’s concentration of customers will be the western U.S. In addition, she will also attend to select customers across the country to provide the best of her experience, product knowledge and communication skills to them. Tombuelt adds, “Amy’s fresh take on customer relationships, experience and proven hard work ethics will be of great advantage to our already strong Outdura team.”