40 Under 40: Nicole Robison
Sales Account Manager, RV OEM; Dometic; With company: 6 years | Industry experience: 10 years
In her role as a sales leader at Dometic, Nicole Robison is known as a proactive problem solver.
“She continually demonstrates leadership within Dometic by seeking solutions to problems in order to ensure customers’ needs are met,” says Eric Brown, head of sales and product operation. “She does this in a proactive manner, as she’s consistently looking ahead and anticipating potential roadblocks. It’s Nicole’s confidence that is the foundation for everything she does, as this enables her to take the initiative and feel self-assured in her decisions and opinions.”
At a time when the RV industry is experiencing a decline, 72% of Nicole’s customers will end the year with higher purchases than the previous year.
“This is a true testament to her remarkable skillset as a salesperson,” Eric says. “Nicole fully utilizes both her relationships with each customer and understanding of the models they build to find product solutions that make sense and delivers on her commitments.”
Furthermore, Nicole, 33, strives to cultivate a positive company culture.
“You cannot have a bad day when around Nicole,” Eric says. “If there is a customer that is grumpy, we send her in and she finds the solutions. There are no walls and barriers that cannot be brought down with Nicole.”
Eric went on to say that the care and attitude that Nicole lives by is contagious and brings out the desire for success in others.
Nicole, who’s been in the RV industry for a decade, was a top 5 finalist for the RV Women’s Alliance’s Leader of Tomorrow Award in 2022.
When she’s not working, Nicole enjoys boating and water sports, recreational volleyball and hanging out with friends, though now her main focus is raising her 1-year-old daughter.
“Nicole takes pride in bringing everyone up that she is around,” Eric says. “Her goal in life is to ensure that everyone knows their worth and has a smile on their face. She is someone that I strive to be like in my everyday life.”
Nicole’s advice for up-and-coming leaders in the RV industry:
Stay customer centered, embrace change and surround yourself with people who challenge you to grow.
What it means to Nicole to be a 40 Under 40 honoree:
Being named a 40 Under 40 honoree is an incredible honor and a reminder of the impact we can have in shaping the future of the RV industry. I’m proud to contribute to an industry that continues to evolve, grow and welcome the next generation of leaders.
