Field of Dreams
Independent brand representatives are the faces in the field, and play a vital role in the sales operations for manufacturers that do not have formal inside sales teams. They can also be hired when a manufacturer wants to explore a new market, has a new product to introduce, or for instances in which it is more cost-effective than using the company’s own employees. An extension of the manufacturer’s own organization, reps reach out to customers and provide tremendous product knowledge to keep orders flowing and business expanding. Top reps truly stand out and make a huge impact on a company.
Best Manufacturer’s Representative will be judged on the following criteria:
- Product knowledge
- Continued learning/training on products
- Sales growth
- Profitability of sales
- Close Ratios
- Customer care
- Customer satisfaction
- Innovative business techniques
Entry Rules
Submissions are only open to NKBA Members. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Nominations open on September 1, 2021 and must be completed by November 8, 2021. Winners will be notified in early December.
Judging
A committee of industry professionals and accomplished sales representatives will review all applications.
Winner’s Announcement
The winners will be recognized during the 2022 Kitchen + Bath Design and Industry Awards event in Orlando, FL.
Awards and Recognition:
+ Coverage in NKBA newsletter and blog post
+ Social media coverage across all NKBA channels
+ $500 cash prize and crystal award
+ 2 tickets to the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Design Industry Awards held at KBIS 2022
+ VFTI Conference package (includes expo pass to KBIS 2022 and access to all recorded VFTI sessions)
+ 2 BASH tickets