Gunlocke Announces Recent Bucket List Contest Winners
Dealer sales representatives to receive all-expenses paid dream vacations
Imagine being whisked away on a once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation… without spending a dime. The Gunlocke® Company has turned this fantasy into a reality for several lucky dealer sales representatives (DSRs) as part of the company’s ongoing Bucket List Contest promotions. This increasingly popular promotion offers DSRs the opportunity to transform accepted purchase orders into entries towards a “bucket list” vacation, showcasing the company’s commitment to celebrating and rewarding the success of its sales channel partners.
At NeoCon 2015, Gunlocke expanded upon the successful program by hosting its first-ever Unlock Gunlocke Bucket List Contest, offering select DSRs the chance to win an amazing vacation by visiting the company’s showroom. Prior to NeoCon kickoff, select DSRs received a mailing from Gunlocke with an enclosed key and keychain. The recipients were encouraged to bring the items to the showroom during NeoCon to exchange them for a key drawn from an assortment of 250 miscellaneous keys in an effort to find the one that successfully would unlock a special gift box – and a dream vacation. Paul Flavion chose the correct key, earning an all-expenses-paid trip to his choice of eight exotic destinations, as well as $1,000 spending cash, with just the unclick of a lock.
“It’s amazing to be the winner of the Unlock Gunlocke Bucket List Contest,” says Flavion, a Senior Account Manager with Henricksen. “I’ve been working with Gunlocke for nearly 15 years, and the company continues to impress me. You can tell that Gunlocke is passionate about its products and its customers. This contest is just one more example of the terrific support it offers its dealers.”
Flavion and a travel companion will choose to visit one of eight locations, each with a special experience built into the itinerary. In addition to $1,000 spending cash, he also will receive transportation, including a rental car if needed. Potential vacation locations include:
- Hot-air balloon ride in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Luxury spa vacation in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona
- Skydiving in Santa Barbara, California
- Costa Rican rainforest adventure in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- Rafting the Grand Canyon via a stay in Las Vegas
- Driving an exotic sports car in Las Vegas
- Indy 500 trip in Indianapolis
- Rose Parade experience in Los Angeles
“It’s going to be tough to choose just one of these fantastic options,” Flavion says. “While skydiving and white water rafting sound exciting, a relaxing spa visit just might win out.”
Quarterly, DSRs can earn the chance for their own dream vacation through the company’s Ultimate Accelerate Bucket List Giveaway promotion. Through this program, Gunlocke’s network of dealer sales representatives can earn credits toward a “bucket list” vacation each quarter. For each accepted purchase order entered by an eligible representative through Gunlocke’s Accelerate program during a contest quarter, the representative will receive one entry toward the vacation prize. This year’s second quarter winner is Christopher K. M. Leach, President of Contract Furnishings, Inc., in Denver, Colorado.
“It’s always a pleasure doing business with Gunlocke. From superior service to high quality products, I’m confident recommending Gunlocke solutions to my customers,” Leach says. “Plus, I like working with a company that’s loyal to its dealer partners – this contest really emphasizes Gunlocke’s dedication to authentic, lasting relationships with DSRs.”
Previous winners of the Ultimate Accelerate Bucket List Giveaway promotion include:
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Rosemary Farrell of New York, Q3 2014
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Dana Nance of Dallas, Q4 2014
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Jennifer Barry of Baltimore, Q1 2015
Farrell, a Senior Account Executive with Arenson, has just recently selected her destination – a trip to Costa Rica with her husband and granddaughter.
“I can’t wait to experience Costa Rica with my family, and I’m so thankful to Gunlocke for making it happen. I’ve worked with Gunlocke for more than 25 years, and the company always has been extremely responsive to my needs. They really care about their dealers, not just the end users, and make our jobs easier through their assistance,” says Farrell. “Our rep is always responsive and interested in any projects and their idiosyncrasies. They have hands down the best customer service team in the industry. Plus, it’s exciting to see how their style has evolved into more refined and modern designs that still stay true to the wood heritage for which they’re known and yet keep an eye on their tried and true lines. Their product portfolio is incredibly impressive.”
An additional “Bucket List Accelerator Incentive,” which runs this year through Dec. 31, boosts DSRs’ chances to win: Every purchase order with a net value of at least $10,000 entered into Gunlocke’s claim system by an eligible representative through the Accelerate program, and accepted by Gunlocke, will qualify that person for two entries for the current contest quarter. There will be one winner per quarter.
“Just as we’re committed to creating beautiful and productive work environments, we’re dedicated to serving our DSR network and showing them how greatly we value our partnership,” says Gunlocke President Don Mead. “We couldn’t do what we do without them, and we’re thrilled to be able to show our appreciation through programs like these ‘Bucket List’ contests.”
For more information about Gunlocke, contact 1-800-828-6300 or visit www.gunlocke.com.
About Gunlocke
Gunlocke invites its partners and customers to visit one or more of its showrooms, strategically located in Chicago, Dallas, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., as well as at its headquarters in Wayland, New York.
