PORT WASHINGTON, NY - Charles Johnson has been named southeast territory manager for Safavieh, according to John Thompson, national sales manager.

 He will be responsible for Safavieh  sales in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee.

The appointment is part of Safavieh's long-term strategy to strengthen relationships with retailers in all sales regions through an expanded sales team led by managers with strong contacts in their respective territories, according to Thompson.

 Prior to joining Safavieh, Johnson was southeast manager for Feizy Rugs for five years.

Johnson has also been a sales representative for Dynamic Rugs and CCC, and was general manager of  Chatsworth Steel, a rug display company.

Johnson, who is headquartered in Dalton, GA., said he expects growth in his territory to come though fine rug and furniture companies as well as independently owned retail rug stores.

06.08.07