Nourison hires Long as account executive

HTT Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 7/29/2010 2:16:15 PM

Robert Long, Noursion

Saddle Brook, N.J. - Nourison has appointed Robert Long to account executive covering the territory of the Northwestern U.S. and Western Canada.

Nourison described Long as "a seasoned sales professional" with a background in real estate and hard surface flooring. 

In his new role, Long is responsible for servicing and developing business with Nourison's dealer base in his region.

He is charged with handling the company's rug line, which includes more than 60 active collections as well as its broadloom and runner lines as well as custom capabilities. Additionally, Long also handles Nourison's newer but growing Nourtex brand, which spans more moderately priced decorative broadloom products and runners.

"We are excited to welcome Robert to the Nourison team. He brings to us strong related industry experience and a passion for the flooring and home fashion business," said Gerard O'Keefe, vp, sales.