LARGO, FL - Watermark LivingTM has hired Chad Harper as its national sales manager. The Largo, Fla-based company is the designer and manufacturer of fashionable and customizable contract-grade indoor and outdoor living furnishings, lighting and accessories. 

Harper brings a wealth of knowledge in the home and contract segments acquired from previous positions as director of sales and marketing for Dyer Royce Manufacturing, Dandridge, TN, and at Cabana Coast by ActiWin, Mississauga, ON.  Between 2005 and 2011, Harper also held positions in sales management for Casual Creations, Sarasota FL and Suncoast Aluminum Furniture of Fort Myers.

“We are pleased to have Chad joining the Watermark Living team,” said Tim Newton, president, Watermark LivingTM. “Chad’s extensive background in sales, coupled with his passion for building strong marketplace relationships makes him a valuable resource to our sales efforts and ultimately our customers.”

Reporting to Newton, Chad will be responsible for company-wide sales including direction, education and execution as well as coordination of the independent sales professionals currently representing the Watermark Living products nationwide. Team building, sales initiatives, new product development and showroom management also will fall within Harper’s responsibilities for the company’s lines. 

“I am honored to be joining Watermark Living with the unique position the executive team holds within the retail and wholesale categories,” said Harper. “I look forward to being a part of continuing its business strategy of expanded market penetration and excellence in customer satisfaction.”  Harper resides in southern Florida with his family.

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