Shannon Lee to Direct MMPI High Point Leasing

January 10, 2007  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on January 2007 Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. has appointed Shannon Lee to the new position of director of leasing for MMPI properties in High Point.

Lee is responsible for the day-to-day leasing of temporary exhibit space for the Suites at Market Square and Plaza Suites, as well as providing service to specific categories of manufacturers. She reports to Walt Goldsby, vice president of leasing for MMPI High Point properties.

Most recently, Lee worked as a sales associate for Rose Furniture in High Point, where she booked more than $1 million in sales annually. Lee also worked for J. Douglas, a major home décor and accessories sales organization, as a sales associate, representing 13 home accessory and gift manufacturers in Eastern North Carolina.

“Shannon’s past experience as a furniture sales representative makes her an ideal addition to our leasing team,” Goldsby said. “Shannon has a unique understanding of the business environment of our current and prospective exhibitors, and therefore can help them maximize their investment in High Point. Both MMPI and our exhibitors will benefit from her knowledge.”

MMPI’s High Point properties include Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart.