Two Seasoned Sales and Communications Professionals Join High Point Market Staff
High Point, NC, July 18, 2013 — The High Point Market Authority is pleased to announce the addition of Mona J. Delia as vice president of communications and Candy Baker as director of industry sales and promotions for High Point Market.
“I’m very excited to welcome Mona and Candy to the team,” said Tom Conley, president and CEO of High Point Market Authority. “Their strong knowledge of the sales process, public relations and communications skills, coupled with the commitment to our exhibitors and attendees will be real assets as they contribute to the ongoing success of our industry.”
Delia will provide strategic direction for all public relations and communications programs related to the biannual High Point Market. She will add more than 25 years of corporate communications, public relations, and investor relations experience to the Market Authority staff.
“The Market Authority has created an excellent communications infrastructure,” Delia said. “I look forward to continuing to build the High Point Market brand and enhance our position as the world’s most important home furnishings event.”
Baker will direct sales initiatives for all High Point Market sponsorships and promotions. A High Point native with almost 10 years in advertising sales and nearly 20 years of experience in the home furnishings industry, Baker is excited to return to her roots.
“I’m looking forward to helping High Point Market exhibitors find new, innovative, and cost effective ways to reach buyers,” Baker said. “With the range of opportunities we offer, I’m sure we can create individualized programs that offer the very best avenues for exhibitors’ marketing investments.”
About the High Point Market Authority
The High Point Market Authority, www.highpointmarket.org, is the official sponsor and organizer of the High Point Market in High Point, N.C. Featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style, and price point, and attracting tens of thousands of visitors from more than 100 countries twice each year, the High Point Market is the driving force of the home furnishings industry. Find the High Point Market anywhere online, and follow on Twitter using the hashtag #hpmkt.
SOURCE: High Point Market Authority