Nick works as a Product Specialist in the commercial team at Vortexa.
Prior to joining the company, Nick worked at S&P Global as a petrochemical research analyst where he covered global propylene derivative markets.
Fun fact: Nick can do a backflip!
A day in the life of… Nick Murphy, Product Specialist
Ever wondered what a day in life looks like at Vortexa for a Product Specialist? We sat down with Nick to find out what his day-to-day life looks like, what is the most interesting aspect of his role, and what he really thinks of our company culture…
03 February, 2023
What does day-to-day life in your role look like?
I spend most of my time showing prospects the power of Vortexa and making sure our existing clients are getting the most out of their experience. But this involves more than you might think!
What would you say is the most interesting aspect of your role?
It’s immensely collaborative and I get to work closely alongside all parts of the business, both on the commercial and research sides.
What was your path to joining Vortexa?
My background lies in chemistry and chemical market analysis but joining Vortexa felt like a natural progression up the value chain with a techy twist.
Everyone is always willing to give up some of their time to listen to what you have to say, no matter your seniority, or theirs.
What kind of qualities does a person need to have to succeed at Vortexa?
Ideally one should be proactive and enjoy solving problems of all types. Vortexa moves fast so you should be able to do the same.
What do you like about the culture?
Everyone is always willing to give up some of their time to listen to what you have to say, no matter your seniority, or theirs.
Who do you collaborate with?
Pretty much everyone but I work most closely with our Sales team.
What are the first three things you do on a Monday morning?
Glass of water, check Slack, check emails.
What energises you most about working as a Product Specialist at Vortexa?
I get to interact with a huge range of clients all with different use cases. This means that there is something new to do almost every day with very little repetition.
