Meet Gemma - Export Sales Executive
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Why did you choose to work for MAN?
I wasn’t happy with the direction of my previous career. MAN offered me a flexible change of career with the potential of progression that worked around my family. I really felt they had belief in me, being an extremely busy Mum of 4, it was nice not to feel stigmatised.
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Describe what it’s like to work here in three words.
Trucks, Fun, Rewarding.
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What do you get up to in a typical week?
Regular site and workshop visits, driving improvement in sales and processes. Speaking to different customers in different countries. No day is ever the same.
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What’s been your proudest moment at work?
My first official deal to Zimbabwe, as I have never had any previous sales experience. Also driving a truck for the first time.
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What makes you successful here?
Hardworking, encouraging others and a team player.
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How have you and your career developed since you joined us?
My confidence has hit new heights, I am encouraged every day. I started my role as an administrator, then a year to the day I started my new position as an Export Sales Executive.
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What’s the best thing about working for MAN?
The flexibility around my young family.
MORE ABOUT YOU
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What’s been your proudest moment outside of work?
My Children.
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If you could invite 3 people to a dinner party, who would they be?
George Michael, The Queen & Brian Cox.
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Tell us something about yourself that might surprise us.
I am a fantasy football fanatic.
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What’s your favourite film?
The Greatest Showman, unless its Christmas, then its ‘The Holiday’.
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What’s your signature dish?
Spicy Meatballs.