Shifman Mattresses Names Industry Leader to Sales Director Role 

July 18, 2023  by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry   

Berry brings to Shifman a lifetime of experience in the bedding industry, coming from a family business of five retail mattress stores in Ohio, and a bedding career in retail and wholesale with leading brands that include Purple, Intellibed, Serta Simmons and Bedgear.

As Shifman’s sales director, Berry will lead the outside sales team to expand distribution and grow the Shifman brand among quality furniture and mattress retailers. He will also drive sales training, communications, and advertising initiative implementation for Shifman’s retail partners. He will report to Phil Zucker, general manager.

Prior to joining the 130-year-old luxury mattress maker, Berry served as director of sales for Purple’s central and west territories and two national accounts. This role evolved from his previous one as vice president of sales with Intellibed when the company sold to Purple last year.

Berry’s career includes a stint as Bedgear regional sales and marketing manager and seven formative years with Serta Simmons Bedding from 2011 to 2018 where he excelled from field sales representative to brand director for core lines and accessories.

“James joins us at a time of significant growth and exciting company milestones on the horizon. We believe his dynamic professional and personal background in the mattress business will help drive success for our partners and accelerate the upward trajectory of our 130-year-old brand,” said Bill Hammer, Shifman president.

The Shifman Mattress Las Vegas showroom is located in C-1554 of the World Market Center.