Pride Family Recognizes Members of Its Independent Sales Team With 2013 Representative Of The Year and Other Awards of Excellence

Pride Family Brands, award-winning designers and manufacturer of luxury handcrafted aluminum casual furniture, announces awards presented to individual members within the company's sales representation team during the 2013 International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) October 02, 2013 - The Sales Representative of the Year was recognized as well as awards recognizing excellence in the development of new customers and overall territory growth. In 2013, Pride Family Brands once again experienced sales increases and sought to acknowledge individuals and efforts within its team of independent sales representatives.

The 2013 Pride Family Brands Sales Representative of the Year was awarded to Gary Moretti, of GSM Marketing. Moretti represents Pride's products in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and New Mexico. He has been a part of the Pride Family Brands sales team for over fifteen years. This award recognized overall excellence in customer service, territory and sales growth and superior product knowledge of the company's Castelle brand.

Moretti's relationship with customers is evidenced through retailer comments from his territory. "I have been blown away by the quality and professionalism of Gary and the Pride organization," said Andy Mill, founder, Surroundings, Fort Collins, CO. "They are truly interested in my success not only with the product line, but across my entire business."

Doug Becht, of Jack Becht, LTD., Pride Family Brands' patio specialty representative for the Illinois and Wisconsin, was recognized with the Pioneer Award during the function held in the company's Merchandise Mart showroom. Doug, who has been a member of the Pride sales team since 2009, saw the highest percentage increase in new customer development during the 2013 season.

The Most Improved Territory Award for 2013 was given to Don Bennett and H.C. Haynes of Bennett-Haynes Associates. As 30 year veterans of the casual industry, Bennett and Haynes represent the Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma regions for Pride. The territory saw a 44% increase in sales over the previous year. The team also was recognized with the award for the Specialty Representative of the Year for the company's Summer Winds brand.

The awards were presented by Rory Rehmert, vice president of sales and marketing for Pride Family Brands. "As a result of our commitment to quality products as well as quality people, Pride Family Brands has experienced growth year after year," said Rehmert. "We are proud to take time and recognize the efforts and professionalism of individuals and our entire network of sales representatives that has created the position of leadership that Pride Family Brands holds within the industry."

For over 30 years, Pride Family Brands has been a family owned manufacturer of quality outdoor furniture. For more information about Pride Family Brands and their distinguished lines of outdoor furniture visit www.pridefamilybrands.com or contact 954-735-9800.

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