Loloi Rugs Appoints Valerie Jacobs as VP of Group Sales

Furniture World News Desk on 12/17/2012

Loloi Rugs  announced the addition of Valerie Jacobs as its new Vice President of Group Sales.. “I’ve always been extremely passionate about rugs,” she said. “It was my favorite category as a buyer and I can’t wait to get back into this industry.” Starting in her new role at the end of the month, Jacobs will be responsible for providing leadership, training and coordination of rep group sales as well as managing key accounts. She will remain based in Minnesota.

Prior to joining the Loloi team, Jacobs was vice president of sales/marketing for SIScovers where she created a sales force dedicated to selling the new top-of-bed and accent pillow categories. Before SIScovers, Valerie worked at HOM Furniture for 14 years.

“Having known Valerie for nearly 20 years, I am confident that her expertise in the home furnishings and interior design industry will be a valuable – and welcomed – asset to our team," said Amir Loloi CEO. "She has seen this business from an array of angles, and can put our company in position where it will continue to grow and thrive both locally and on a global scale."

Jacobs graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with degrees in business and interior design.
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About LOLOI RUGS: Founded in 2004, LOLOI RUGS has become a fashion leader specializing in medium- to high-end area rugs in every style category. Under the expert direction of area rug veteran Amir Loloi, the company has won two consecutive ARTS Awards for “Best Rug Manufacturer” in 2010 and 2011, and two in 2012 for “Outdoor Living” and "Best Outdoor Manufacturer." Its six America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards and three Atlanta Visual Display Awards for sophisticated showroom design attest to the company’s commitment to innovation and quality.

LOLOI RUGS is headquartered in Dallas, with to-the-trade showrooms in New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and High Point, NC. For more information, visit: www.loloirugs.com.