Summer Classics Taps Schon Duke as New VP of Sales
On April 14, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
PELHAM, AL - Summer Classics has promoted Schon Duke to vice president of Sales for both Gabby and Summer Classics. Duke joined Summer Classics in April 2015 as VP of Sales for Summer Classics Wholesale Division. In 2015, Duke’s teams:
• Launched multiple designer friendly programs, which increased market share in this channel;
• reconfigured sales teams and territories, resulting in exponential sales growth and increasing the customer base of both designer and dealer accounts since January 1, 2016;
• restructured Summer Classics’ annual National Sales Meeting and Garden Party Event, increasing attendance and engagement; and
• launched a new “Essentials Program” with a commitment to have all Essentials products in stock in season.
Schon came to SC with 25 years of experience in the high-end furniture industry at Maitland Smith and Theodore Alexander. His wealth of experience and contacts is greatly aiding the sales force in getting to the right buyer at the right time.
“I am proud of Schon’s performance for this past year and am looking forward to what he has in store. With Schon overseeing both brands, we expect to gain momentum. With his plan to standardize forms and procedures between both brands, as well as uncover horizontal marketing opportunities we expect even more growth,” said Bew White, president of Summer Classics Companies.
Schon currently lives in Winston-Salem and is planning on moving to Birmingham with his family this summer. “The Gabby team is incredible. I look forward to building synergies between our efforts,” said Duke. “It has been an honor to work with such a strong sales team. I believe our sales team is the best in the industry.”
