Tayler Hinger

Tayler is a Line Sales Representative at Victaulic Canada. Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, Tayler’s career journey has taken him from the Prairies to the West Coast over the last three years. His career in sales started in 2010, specializing in sales in piping and steel manufacturing in the last 10 years. He joined Victaulic in 2019.

Through engaging in social and industry events, he recognized the opportunity to take the next step and advance his involvement in the industry. This led him to becoming an active member of the NextGen Board.

From a supplier lens, one challenge Taylor identified is navigating the industry’s resistance to adopting new technologies and methods, specifically through the multi-generational lens. For the younger generation, Tayler sees the potential of integrating new ideas. “They have a fresh perspective on how we can improve our processes.”

Tayler emphasizes the need for ongoing education, mentorship, and career development for the younger generation. He believes industry has a responsibility to help the next generation develop and progress in their careers, noting that this will contribute to increased retention of existing talent. He advocates for an integrated approach to training and incorporating new methodologies in the curriculum.

In his downtime, Tayler enjoys sports and golfing.