NORMAN, OKLA. – (March 17, 2009) – Territory managers (TMs) with Johnson Controls-Unitary Products recently completed a Basic Boot Camp at the company’s corporate headquarters in Norman, OK.  The five-day training program was held Feb. 16-20 for Coleman^® and Luxaire^® TMs.

The entry-level workshops highlighted the innovative resources available to distributors and dealers.  The 13 TMs who attended the specialized program participated in a variety of learning exercises during the week, including a presentation by Gary Elekes, a professional business trainer and faculty member with Johnson Controls-Unitary Products’ Business Training University (BTU).

“The goal of our boot camp program is to help our territory managers become experts at explaining our dealer-level business and marketing programs,” said Natalie DeRousse, training manager for Johnson Controls-Unitary Products.  “By sharing their expertise, our TMs can assist dealers as they plan for and achieve success in their businesses.”

Participants spent two days learning about consultative selling and understanding the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) contracting business in the areas of finance, operations, marketing and human resources.  The classroom-style boot camp also introduced TMs to Unitary Products’ marketing programs and the Liberties^™ program, which provides additional business support, such as advertising and marketing materials and online e-business tools.

Bryan Stephens, territory manager for Johnstone Supply, Harahan, La., earned the highest combined quiz and final-exam scores among TMs who attended the boot camp.  He received a $500 Best Buy gift card in recognition of his achievement.
   


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Please Direct Reader Inquiries to:
Brian Michael
Coleman Brand Manager
Johnson Controls
5005 York Drive
Norman, OK 73069