Feizy Rugs taps Hall, Wilkins to regional sales manager posts

HTT Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 4/18/2012 1:37:59 PM

Kint WilkinsDallas - Area rug supplier Feizy Import &Export has appointed two new regional sales managers to its staff.

Brian Hall is assigned to the Southeast, and Kent Wilkins handles the Western region. Each is responsible for developing business and managing Feizy independent sales representatives in their territories.

Both report to Dale Sweary, vp of sales.

Hall is a 25-year veteran of the home furnishings industry and was most recently in management with Rooms 2 Go. Earlier in his career, he held sales and sales management positions with Shaw Living.

"Brian is a proven professional with strong skills, close connections to the geography and a true passion for the rug business," said Sweary. "We are excited to have him on our team and know that he will make a significant impact on the marketplace and in building a strong sales team."

Most recently, Wilkins was with Beaulieu of America, where he worked since 2007. Prior to that, he owned and operated his own business for more than 20 years, in which he was responsible for key accounts throughout the Southwest.

"Kent is a proven winner and one of the hardest working and most efficient sales Brian Hallprofessionals I have ever met," Sweary added. "We are fortunate to have him on our team and know that the client base will connect with his personality and appreciate his work ethic as he transitions into working for the rug industry's fashion leader."