Account Manager
Shaw
Breanna Starr has dedicated 8 years of her career to Shaw Contract. Her role is autonomous and deeply fulfilling, allowing her to think big and make a daily impact. Breanna is responsible for marketing flooring solutions in Southern Arizona across various vertical markets through collaboration with dealers, specifiers, and end-users.
Her journey at Shaw Contract began when she was hired directly from the ProSales program into Shaw training. After a comprehensive three-month training period, she was selected to serve as a solo market representative supporting Tucson, AZ. Over the years, Breanna has consistently grown her territory year-over-year (YOY) by an impressive 20% annually.
Breanna holds a degree in Professional Selling from Baylor University. She highlights the significance of negotiations, which she learned during her college years, as it continues to play a crucial role in her daily responsibilities.
Professionally, one of her greatest accomplishments is creating one of the highest-producing territories in the country as a single representative. Personally, Breanna takes pride in her 4-year marriage, which has played a pivotal role in her personal growth and development.
She is affiliated with the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and the American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE). These organizations have provided her with valuable experiences and insights into management, particularly in leading committees with opinionated and successful individuals. Breanna’s advice to students is to trust the process, embrace the learning experience, and take criticism as an opportunity for growth. She emphasizes that during college, it’s essential to view your education as an experience rather than a constant test.