All Surfaces Hires New Commercial Business Development Specification Manager

Flooring solutions provider All Surfaces recently announced that it has hired industry veteran Mechelle Bliss as its new Commercial Business Development Specification Manager, according to a news release. In her new role, she’ll be responsible for expanding the organization’s hold in various commercial markets, as well as strengthening relationships with existing clients.

Bliss has experience in sales, business development, and project management within the property restoration, commercial flooring, and interiors industries. Past roles include Business Development / Account Manager at First Onsite Property Restoration, National Sales Executive at HTC Commercial Flooring, and Project Manager at Inside Edge CTS, the news release reports.

"I was drawn to All Surfaces because of its core values, particularly the commitment to ‘doing the right thing,’" said Bliss. "In an industry where relationships are everything, I believe in building trust and providing expert guidance to ensure every project is successful. My goal is to expand All Surfaces’ footprint in key markets while creating lasting relationships with clients who know they can rely on us for exceptional service and expertise."

At All Surfaces, Bliss will focus on commercial business development to support the organization’s architecture and design clients. Her knowledge of industry trends, materials, and project execution techniques, as well as her ability to see the full purview of projects, earned her the new role, according to the news release.

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