Nick Waters

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Vice President Operations at Purple

Peachtree City, Georgia, United States

Overview

Nick is a seasoned Vice President of Operations with a history in the retail and mining sectors, specializing in supply chain management, lean processes, and omnichannel fulfillment. He holds a Bachelors in Supply Chain Management and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Colleagues describe him as an excellent mentor and able leader.

He is deeply committed to community service, dedicating significant time to fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For many years, he has been the driving force behind an annual charity golf tournament to raise money and awareness for the cause.

Nick annually organizes the Ivy and Tolliver Golf Classic, a charity event that has successfully raised tens of thousands of dollars for cystic fibrosis research.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Confident & Optimistic

Achievment Oriented

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Optimization
His career focus and education have been in supply chain management, with extensive experience in planning, logistics, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
Lean Operations
As a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, he focuses on lean process improvement, cost savings, and operational efficiency in manufacturing and fulfillment.
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising
He is a passionate organizer of the annual Ivy and Tolliver Golf Classic, a charity tournament that directly benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Media Appearances

Nick has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Vice President Operations at Purple
9-2024 - 2-2026
Vice President, Planning and Logistics at Purple
1-2022 - 12-2024
Vice President and General Manager of Operations at Purple
10-2021 - 1-2022
Senior Director Of Operations at Purple
8-2020 - 10-2021
Director of Operations and Fulfillment at Purple

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from The University of Arizona Global Campus

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Exp : 21 Location : Peachtree City, Georgia, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President Operations at Purple
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Insights For Selling To Nick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nick is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nick

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nick move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Nick take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Nick

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