Sunset Trading Announces Addition of Dick Baker, National Sales Manager

Furniture World Magazine

Sunset Trading, the import division of GPS furniture International, Inc. is proud to announce the hiring of Dick Baker as the National Sales Manager for the direct container sales team. Additionally, Dick will be V.P. of OEM import program. Dick brings over 24 years of furniture sales experience to Sunset, having worked with furniture companies such a Catalina, Everbest Mattress and Classic Corp, over his successful career. The furniture industry is in the midst of an evolution of change, thus Sunset Trading has partnered with a experienced, quality manufacturer overseas to develop the finest craftsmanship at consumer friendly prices", said Gary Stanieich CEO. "With Dick's expertise, he will be an integral part of making this venture possible." Dick will be responsible for the hiring and managing of our New National Sales Team. He will focus on product development for major retailers and OEM manufacturers. "We consider ourselves very fortunate to have an individual with Dick's background and expertise join our organization", said Harry Leighton, V.P. of Merchandising. "We will be working closely together developing product for the OEM customers. Having Dick handle the National Sales portion of our business, also allows me to spend more time in Asia working directly with the factories developing new product."