The 17-in-17 Program Recognizes Kory Nelson from Premier Marketing in Northern California

The DPHA 17-in-17 Program recognizes up-and-coming influencers in the decorative plumbing and hardware business. This program will profile 17 DPHA members with 10 or less years of experience. Each month from June through October 2017, members will be inducted into the 17-in-17 club, and their stories will be featured in DPHA's weekly newsletter, Connections. This week we recognize Kory Nelson, an outside sales person from Premier Marketing, whose customers are situated in northern California and Nevada.

 

Joining Premier Marketing 4 years ago while still in college, Kory has worked his way through every aspect of serving showrooms and sales staff, and now is constantly sought out by customers for his troubleshooting ability and product knowledge.  Kory's ability to explain product details and functions in an easily understandable way has quickly become one of his strengths.

 

In the last three years, Kory has also developed a knack for looking at a showroom from the perspectives of both the designer/sales staff as well as the consumer.  According to one of his nominators, when Kory makes a display or stock suggestion to a showroom manager, it is well founded with and backed up by sales data.

 

Kory is passionate about the DPH industry and according to another of his nominators, "views supporting the showroom as a commitment and  personal responsibility.  When working with the showroom, Kory is down to earth.  He goes the extra mile to be there and assist in whatever way is needed." 

 

Connections: How long have you been in the DPH industry?

Kory: 4 years  

 

Connections: What has surprised you about the industry?

Kory: Personally, the biggest surprise that I've found in our industry is not what it is, but what it isn't. Our industry isn't a 9-5 workplace that shuts down when the showroom or manufacturer is closed. It's an industry of people that are diligently striving to offer the highest quality product and services. 

 

Connections: What is the biggest challenge you have faced in our industry?

Kory: The biggest challenge that I've faced was accepting that it takes many years to become proficient with our industry and its countless applications.  

Connections: What do you enjoy about being in this industry?

Kory: What I enjoy most about this industry is the variety that every day has to offer while working with colleagues that I can sincerely call my friends. 

Connections: Anything else you would like to add?

Kory: As I grow in this industry I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by many influential individuals who offer tremendous advice and insight. It is exciting to be part of such an innovative, fast-paced industry, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with so many wonderful and interesting people.   

If you would like to nominate someone for the 17-in-17 program, click here to download the nomination form, complete it and send your nomination to Jim Babbitt via email at  jbabbitt@dpha.net or fax to 866-623-6180. It takes only a few minutes to complete a nomination form, but isn't that time well spent for recognizing someone who is making an impact on your business and/or our industry?