Premier SGI to Lead Samsungs Northern California Sales Efforts

Samsung Techwin America is pleased to announce it has signed Premier SGI as its new manufacturer’s rep for Northern California. The Valencia, CA-based firm brings a lengthy track record of security product sales and marketing in the Western United States to this new role.Premier SGI to Lead Samsungs Northern California Sales Efforts

“Premier SGI’s demonstrated success with security solutions, combined with the security industry experience of its staff – from its three principals to its sales representatives – made the firm a natural choice to drive Samsung’s sales and marketing efforts in the Northern California region,” said Tom Cook, vice president, sales, North America, Samsung Techwin America. “We are excited to work with Premier SGI to offer Samsung’s leading-edge IP video products and solutions to systems integrators in the region and look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership with this market-leading firm.”

Premier SGI’s principals, Ed Alvarado, Dario Brebric and Kirk Brown, have more than 60 years of security industry experience combined, and the knowledge, experience and relationships of its sales team are unparalleled in the region. Premier SGI leverages market conditions, product position, selling advantages and relationships to develop a unique strategy to maximize the sales potential of each product it represents.

“As a leading global brand, Samsung offers a first-class IP video portfolio,” said Brown. “We are thrilled with the opportunity to bring these cutting-edge products and solutions to the Northern California region. End users, consultants, integrators and dealers look to us to deliver solid video surveillance solutions, and Samsung’s product line will play an integral part in fulfilling those objectives.”

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