by VALENCIA, Calif. — Full-line furniture resource Armen Living has hired industry veteran Randy Graboski as its key account executive, a new position.
He brings more than 50 years of experience to the job, having most recently been vice president of sales and marketing at Chintaly Furniture. He started his industry career in sales at Levitz Furniture, where later he was named regional vice president of the Northeast. He also has held similar executive roles at Stoneville Furniture and Powell Co.
Reporting to Reb Nicholson, national sales manager, he began his new position on July 1 and attended his first market for the company during the Casual Market Atlanta.
“Having known and worked with Randy for over 50 years, he brings an extensive array of knowledge and esteemed relationships to Armen Living, embodying personal values that resonate with our company’s core principles,” Nicholson said, adding that a surge in interest and sales from key accounts has fueled an expansion of the company’s sales team.
Kevin Kevonian, owner, president and chief executive officer of Armen Living, said that the company is well prepared for expansive sales growth this year and is pleased that Graboski has joined the company.
“We are thrilled to welcome Randy to our team and to have his sales expertise and knowledge of the home furnishings industry support our key accounts and to grow our sales,” Kevonian said.
Graboski said he looks forward to his new role in the industry.
“I am very excited and honored to be joining the Armen Living team,” he said. “What first drew me to this company were its core values, especially family, teamwork and trust. I’m looking forward to working with everyone and building an even stronger Armen Living sales team.”
