Written by Gary Nelson- Product Manager, Device Connections
So I’ve been asked to write a few words about myself and my role within Phoenix Contact to help shed some light on the person behind the name. I must admit staring at a blank piece of paper, ok word document; about to scribble, ok type, some words all about me is quite daunting!
I started working for Phoenix Contact at the outset of 2012 and have spent the last 16 years of my life in this industry working for both manufacturers and distributors and can proudly say I have worked with, in one way shape or form; most of the major interconnect manufacturers in my time.
I originally starting working with Phoenix Contact approx. 7 years ago whilst in my last role as a connector specialist for a niche passive components distributor, I won’t mention any names as this isn’t an advertisement for them! I was both impressed and overwhelmed by the sheer size of the company and product portfolio and when the opportunity arose to join as a product manager I jumped straight in and haven’t looked back since.
So what do I do? Well as a product manager I assist both our internal and external teams, as well as our key distribution partners, with technical support, customer design-in projects, joint visits, special price requests, stock package recommendations for distribution partners, marketing activities, exhibition duties and too many other things to list. I also have direct responsibility for Premier Farnell and everything that entails. On Tuesday I ….. Only kidding!
Take a look at our Device Connections page on our website for some the products that we are excited about this year. And if you fancy meeting me in person, why not visit our stand (F59) at Southern Manufacturing and Electronics on 13th & 14th February. Here, we will have plenty of samples for you to look at and we will be there to answer any questions you have about your application needs. I look forward to meeting you!
If you can’t make it to the exhibition, don’t worry! You can contact me by email: gnelson@phoenixcontact.com or telephone 07780 483099.
