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2020
“The Hardware Awards is the pinnacle event in the industry. If your name gets put forward, don’t hesitate to give it a shot”
SUPPLIER
ACCOUNT
MANAGER
OF THE YEAR
NICK THORBURN
SIKA NZ
Sika’s South Island Sales Manager for Distribution Nick Thorburn sees “providing guidance and value” as the way forward in a fiercely competitive marketplace in which he is held in very high regard.
Indeed, Sika’s Business Manager for Distribution, Tony Smith, believes Nick will transition into a senior leadership role in good time. “From my point of view, the award is highly deserved. Nick always performs to a very high standard and has continued to grow his and his team’s territory.”
“Under-promise and over-deliver,” is one of Nick’s mantras. His advice to aspiring account managers is to “create multi- level relationships with your customer base, from store owners through to the new kid on the floor. And always keep an eye out for opportunities ... and answer your phone!”
FINALISTS – SUPPLIER ACCOUNT MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2020
Andrew Botting Thermakraft
Regan Harris
CHH Wood Products
Dylan Myers Makita NZ
28 NZHJ | DECEMBER 2020/JANUARY 2021
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