Stein World names Jim Peltier VP of strategic accounts & direct imports

Home Accents Today Staff -- Home Accents Today, 10/30/2012 9:30:01 AM

Jim PeltierMEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Home accents resource Stein World has appointed industry veteran Jim Peltier to the role of vice president of strategic accounts and direct imports, the company announced.

With more than 20 years of experience in the furniture industry, both on the manufacturing and retail sides, Peltier was most recently a territory manager with Lane Furniture Industries.

"We are excited to have someone of Jim's caliber join our team," said Jack Johnson, senior vice president of sales and marketing. "Jim is an award-winning sales professional with a skill set few people in our industry have. He understands every angle of the business - from production to sell-through - and has an impressive record of success. His retail experience is invaluable, and I know he will be an asset to our sales force."

Peltier's other career highlights include roles in both sales and retail management. In addition to roles as territory manager and merchandise manager for Lane, he was a store manager for Lippman's Furniture in Peoria, Ill., and a store manager for Gutsell & Associates in Chicago.