Howard Galant has joined high–end bedding producer E.S. Kluft & Co. as senior vice president of sales, filling a position that has been vacant since November 2008.
Galant focuses on strategic growth opportunities, oversees existing key accounts and manages the national sales team for the Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.–based manufacturer.
He has more than 30 years of experience in the mattress industry, most recently as regional vice president of sales for licensing group Comfort Solutions. Prior to that, he held a number of executive sales positions at the former Spring Air Co. He began his career at Serta as a sales representative and then worked for Sealy as a key account manager.
“As our brands grow, we continue to make investments in the sales organization to provide a new level of service to our retailers,” said Earl Kluft, president and chief executive officer. “Howard is one of the most respected sales executives in our business.”
“I am very excited to work with Earl and his management team,” Galant said. “He has always been the design, performance and comfort leader in our business, particularly in the luxury sector. He is the person the industry has come to watch to tell us what the next luxury trend will be.”
