Warren (Butch) Greis
Sugar Hill
Summary
Proven track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing client relations in competitive markets. Expertise in strategic planning and market analysis, delivering measurable results through effective account management. Proven sales leader with a track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing client relations. Expertise in account management and strategic planning has consistently resulted in significant sales increases.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior National Account Manager
Mity Inc
Orem
02.2025 - Current
- Developed independent representative group, enhancing market reach through effective management.
- Created strategic integration plans for outside representatives alongside internal sales teams.
- Maintained strong relationships with top 50 accounts, resulting in increased revenue growth.
VP of Sales
GAR Products
Lakewood
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed an independent Representative Group, ensuring effective operations and performance.
- Enhanced client relations through strategic partnership development.
- Oversaw the operations of an independent Rep Group, driving success and efficiency.
President
Leggwork Designs
San Diego
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Expanded sales by fifty percent through strategic marketing initiatives.
- Developed efficient costing and quoting processes to enhance profitability.
- Positioned company for significant growth in competitive markets.
- Marketed brand effectively, overcoming previous limitations of small quantity reputation.
VP of Sales
Ramler International
Jericho
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Expanded Ramler Casegoods business into US market, achieving $5M in first-year sales.
- Grew Meeting and Event segment within US, enhancing revenue streams significantly.
- Established strategies to develop sales from initial stages to $5M within 12 months.
VP of Sales
United Furniture
Santa Rosa Beach
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Achieved annual sales increase of 50%.
- Transitioned company strategy to engage purchasing and design groups.
- Secured brand approvals from Marriott, Hilton, and Radisson.
VP Sales and MArketing
DecoLav
Boca Raton
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Directed all sales and marketing initiatives for company growth.
- Formulated expansion strategy transitioning from bath fixtures and vanities to room casegoods.
Senior Director- Sales and Marketing
Kimball Hospitality
Jasper
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Increased sales by 15% year over year through strategic initiatives.
- Recruited and managed top sales talent across key markets to enhance team performance.
- Reorganized internal sales department to efficiently handle over 175 new RFQs monthly.
- Led company in transitioning 30% of production operations to North America, optimizing logistics.
- Cultivated relationships with key customers including brands, purchasing firms, designers, and ownership groups.
Director of Sales
Kimball Hospitality
Jasper
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Directed sales initiatives for major accounts, including brand relationships and purchasing companies.
- Positioned company as preferred supplier for IHG, Marriott, Starwood, Hilton, Radisson, and Hyatt.
- Cultivated partnerships with designers and owners to enhance brand visibility.
- Developed strategies to strengthen relationships with key industry players.
VP of Sales
Klem Hospitality
Jasper
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Achieved 20% sales growth in stagnant market through strategic initiatives.
- Established Independent Rep Organization to strengthen market presence.
- Secured higher-end sales with Crown Plazas, Opryland Hotel, and additional clients.
- Positioned company for upselling opportunities against leading competitors.
- Elevated company status as preferred supplier for Hampton Inn by Hilton.
Senior Director of Sales
Logic Hospitality
Goshen
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Created program to drive sales for newly formed division of Wieland Designs.
- Formulated comprehensive sales and marketing strategy to establish business foundations.
- Increased sales of Duramech Sleep Sofa from negligible figures to several million in first year.
- Designed all branding collateral to enhance market presence.
VP of Operations
Resort Interiors
Myrtle Beach
02.2004 - 01.2007
- Achieved record sales exceeding $25M while establishing a $40M backlog
- Designed costing tool and procedures for accurate pricing of multi-product, multi-vendor proposals.
- Formulated comprehensive project life cycle procedures encompassing costing, quoting, procurement, vendor negotiations, and management.
Multiple Positions
Kimball International
Jasper
02.1988 - 01.2004
- National Sales Manager, Standard Products, Kimball Hospitality.
- Director of International Sales - Kimball Office
- Sales and Operations Manager - Kimball Office.
Education
Associate of Science -
Vincennes University
Vincennes, Indiana, IN05-1985
Skills
- Account management
- Strategic planning
- Market analysis
- Sales forecasting
- Revenue growth
- Client relations
Certification
US ARMY VETERAN
Timeline
Senior National Account Manager
Mity Inc
02.2025 - Current
VP of Sales
GAR Products
02.2024 - 02.2025
President
Leggwork Designs
11.2021 - 02.2024
VP of Sales
Ramler International
07.2017 - 11.2021
VP of Sales
United Furniture
01.2017 - 07.2019
VP Sales and MArketing
DecoLav
05.2016 - 06.2017
Senior Director- Sales and Marketing
Kimball Hospitality
01.2013 - 05.2016
Director of Sales
Kimball Hospitality
01.2011 - 01.2013
VP of Sales
Klem Hospitality
12.2009 - 01.2011
Senior Director of Sales
Logic Hospitality
01.2007 - 12.2010
VP of Operations
Resort Interiors
02.2004 - 01.2007
Multiple Positions
Kimball International
02.1988 - 01.2004
Associate of Science -
Vincennes University