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FINALISTS
Open to all account managers at builders’ supply merchants, this award recognises account representatives or account managers who sell hardware and building supply products by calling on builders and building companies during a regular call cycle.
TRADE ACCOUNT MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Vinny Harvey
PLACEMAKERS WHAKATANE
A former painter, house builder and project manager (and a customer of PlaceMakers Whakatane in his previous life!), Key Account Manager Vinny Harvey has a passion for the industry and loves his current role. Particularly proud of working with local iwi on affordable housing projects, Vincent has not only doubled sales but also increased the level of professionalism at the branch to boot. Indeed, says Andre October, Trade Sales Manager for PlaceMakers BOP, Vincent is “a standout example of what good looks like in construction industry sales professionals.”
Charles Luan
MITRE 10 MEGA HAMILTON
2021’s Trade Account Manager of the Year is back for more, having ticked off five successful years in Hamilton. “Nothing
is unachievable for Charles. He has had tremendous growth this year in sales which has contributed significantly to a lift in
GP % and overall profitability. Charles is a great role model for new up-and-coming Account Managers where he is leading from the front, sharing his knowledge, and supporting their transition into their roles,” according to CEO Hayden Camp and Brendon Putt, GM Trade & Commercial.
Chris Quigley
MITRE 10 MEGA PAPANUI
Chris Quigley says he’s “driven to succeed” and is “willing to push the limits to achieve results for my clients and company.” Papanui GM Josh Tasker says Chris’ “grasp and practical experience of our business from the ground up has enabled him to do an exceptional job of servicing our customers, getting consistently good growth, and managing projects well during supply shortages.” Chris has also “gone above and beyond,” for example volunteering to head to Westport and help out in the community after the flooding last year.
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