SIMMONS COMPANY ANNOUNCES PROMOTION IN THE SALES FORCE FOR PISCATAWAY PLANT

Furniture World Magazine

Simmons Company is strengthening its sales force for the New York District by strategically moving seasoned sales manager Eric Jent to the position of regional vice president of the New York District out of the Simmons Piscataway plant. As regional vice president, Jent brings ten years of experience with Simmons Company to the position. Jent has spent the majority of his time at Simmons focused on sales in the New England region and recently was promoted to regional sales manager for the Piscataway plant prior to his newly appointed position. "Jent has continued to produce great sales results for Simmons and exudes leadership qualities that make him the perfect person for the job," says Mark Dentale, vice president of Sales-Eastern Region. "Jent's record speaks for itself and I'm honored to welcome him to the new position. We look forward to Jent's continued success." As Regional vice president of sales, Jent will oversee all sales initiatives for the New York district. Maker of Simmons Beautyrest,, Deep Sleep by Beautyrest,, and BackCare,, Atlanta-based Simmons Company employs more than 2,500 people and operates 18 plants throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Simmons is committed to helping consumers attain a higher quality of sleep and supports that mission through its Better Sleep Through Science™ philosophy, which includes developing superior mattresses and promoting a sound and smart sleep routine. For more information, consumers can visit the company's new Web site at www.simmons.com.