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Huge congratulations to our new Senior Executive Sales Leaders , promoted in May !
Kylie Douglass . Senior Executive Sales Leader
Two and a half years ago , a good friend said to me , “ Norwex is coming to New Zealand . Do you know anyone that might be interested ?” Little did I know at the time what an impact that question would have ! Fast forward to May 2017 , and I have just done my 200th party , had my best sales month since I started , and I also achieved my goal of promoting to Senior Executive Sales Leader .
I remember seeing all those “ Red Jackets ” on the stage at the first Norwex Conference I went to – the 2016 Leadership Conference in the Blue Mountains – and never expected to one day being wearing my own ! I am immensely proud to have been with Norwex since the day it launched in New Zealand , and I can now add to that and say that I feel extremely privileged to be the first Senior Executive Sales Leader in the South Island , joining two other amazing Leaders in the North Island .
Like many other Norwex Consultants , I don ’ t come from a background in sales . In fact , I originally started my working career as a Primary School teacher . But when I was offered the Norwex opportunity , I had been a stayat-home Mum for 8 years , with a part-time photography business on the side . Norwex was a ‘ leap of faith ’ considering I ’ d never really seen or even tried the product before joining , and I remember thinking that even if it just lasts til Christmas and pays for our Christmas holiday I ’ d be happy !
But two years later , Norwex has been such a complete game changer for me and my family ! It not only brings in a second income , but even more importantly , I feel valued as a person again . I am able to go out and socialise with other adults whilst having a ‘ job ’ that fits in perfectly around being a Mum . I even had to get a passport after not having one for 11 years as there ’ s the fantastic Norwex Conferences in Australia , and of course amazing incentive trips to places like Hawaii last year and South Africa in September this year !
Growing my Team has been something I have thoroughly enjoyed . Admittedly , I started off a little slowly , but with a few gentle nudges in the right direction by the lovely Trina Stewart , I started to make progress ! I double promoted to Team Leader and then Sales Leader in September 2015 , Executive Sales Leader in September 2016 , and now Senior Executive Sales Leader in May 2017 . I have always had incredible support from both my Upline , Kerryn James , and also Zelia Malherbe , and I know I definitely wouldn ’ t have reached my recent promotion without their belief and encouragement !
For others thinking about promoting to a new Leadership level , the best recommendation I can give is , tell your Team your goal and work together towards achieving it . Tell them you need their help , and keep them up to date with how you are going throughout the month . Get them excited about it too . And , finally , don ’ t be afraid to give it a go ! You just never know what might happen !
I can ’ t wait to see where the next year , two years , five years takes me in my Norwex journey ! I am looking forward to continuing to grow my Team , develop Leaders , and to continue to grow myself in terms of both personal development and leadership . Thank you Norwex for this incredible opportunity !
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