In the first of a series of Day in the Life of, we interview Elec-Rep electronics sales representation specialist, Damian Brooks:

What are you doing right now?
Application Specific Research for Eaton Electronics

Share a quote you like
“Nothing can stop the person with the right mental attitude from achieving their goal; nothing on earth can help the person with the wrong mental attitude.”

Post a ‘behind the scenes’ photo
Please see the image attached to this interview – making sure the office plants are looked after!!

Ask a simple single question you’d like answered
What is the name of Yeovil Town‘s football stadium?

Share a useful online or software tool you are using
Skype – I use it every day!

Recommend or review a favourite (non work related) product
Fantastic Vax Vacuum Cleaner – use mine all the time!

Share a work/life balance tip
Do the things that you like doing as regularly as you can!

Take a trip down memory lane sharing an old product, logo or website
Games consoles I’ve owned: Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive, Playstation, Playstation 2, Playstation 3 and now I have a Playstation 4! Alex the Kidd and Sonic The Hedgehog were great games!!

Recommend someone 
I’d recommend any old manager of mine – they believed in me and gave me a chance!

What newsworthy thing has happened in Elec-Rep this week?
There are a number of Principal visits taking place TODAY with both existing and potentially new customers

What cause(s) are you currently supporting?
No specific cause – but I’ll always sponsor friends and family that do something to raise money for a good cause. Cancer related charities are particular close to my heart

Give a sneak preview of something coming soon
The cricket season! As the secretary and 2nd 11 captain of my local village cricket team, it’s something that is a major focus of my personal time at the moment

What one thing could you do better than the competition?
Extremely quick response times