Moen

In 2020, it was Andrew Converse’s time to shine — kind of like the polished chrome finishes on some of the Moen products he sells. Despite the challenges created by the global pandemic, Andrew helped North Olmstead, Ohio-based Moen — where he is Senior National Account Manager and oversees all the brand’s bath and kitchen faucet sales at Home Depot in the U.S. — to drive Moen to its highest-ever sales volume on a single account. And 2021 is shaping up to be another record year. “I have built a strong relationship with the Home Depot merchant team and leverage our partnership to find win-win solutions for Home Depot, Moen and ultimately the consumer shopping at the Home Depot,” he says.

“I enjoy seeing a customer leave happily with a faucet that I’ve known since it was a simple rendering. It is pretty cool to know that the work we are doing is making an impact on people’s lives every day.”

Andrew gets the most satisfaction from the last part of the sales cycle. “I enjoy seeing a customer leave happily with a faucet that I’ve known since it was a simple rendering,” he says. “It is pretty cool to know that the work we are doing is making an impact on people’s lives every day.” A particular source of pride is the Essie U by Moen Smart kitchen faucet. One of the first smart faucets to hit retail shelves, it features voice activation, touchless motion sensor activation and an LED temperature indicator that truly changes the way Moen customers experience water. “I was personally responsible for the sell-in and product launch execution,” Andrew says. “I was able to work very closely with our marketing teams to ensure best-in-class commercialization for this launch.” As a result, the faucet is now found in over 550 Home Depot locations nationwide. 

While his personal design preferences favor “industrial chic,” Andrew is also a fan of the matte black trend, noting that the finish is versatile and looks great across several different design themes. He self-describes as “dependable” and in his spare time you can find this University of Georgia graduate playing golf, hiking and swimming with his Labrador retriever, Thor, or cheering on his “Dawgs” every Saturday in the fall. Graduating from his dream school is the thing that still makes Andrew most proud. “I hope I can set a good example for my younger siblings and cousins,” he says.