Meet Joel, International Account Manager here at Pricecheck. Joel joined us in the summer of 2019, straight from graduating at Sheffield Hallam University, and since then he hasn’t looked back! He realised early on that Pricecheck’s energy and the possibility of progression were are great fit for him.
Here’s more about Joel’s journey…
What role did you start in, and how have you progressed?
Over the past two years I’ve had a natural progression through the Sales Team. I started at Pricecheck as a Business Development Assistant, which was a research-based role. It helped me to gain a better understanding of the company before being given the opportunity to work alongside an International Account Manager as their sales support.
I gained further experience by working with several different reps, and each rep works in a slightly different way due to each sales territory being different.I was then given the opportunity to be promoted to an International Account Manager and I jumped at the chance.
Tell us about your current role. What does an average day look like?
I’m currently looking after a large majority of the London region, which is a fast-paced territory.This means organisation is key in managing the flow of customers.I am in regular contact with customers throughout the day, ensuring that I understand their requirements, and communicate their needs to my sales support and operations rep colleagues. Communication is very important and ensures that everything runs smoothly.
Overall, London is an exciting territory to work on as there is always someone to speak to and build a relationship with, which is one of things that I find most rewarding.
What skills have you picked up through your different roles at Pricecheck?
My communication skills and confidence have improved throughout my time at Pricecheck. You learn lots of theory at university, but nothing quite prepares you for challenges you face during the average working day. I have learnt how to be organised and proactive when facing an intense workload, as well as appreciating the importance of listening to your customers.
What has been your Pricecheck highlight so far?
A personal highlight for me was reaching my goal of becoming an International Account Manager. It was something I had wanted to achieve since joining the company, so I was very happy to reach this step so early on in my career.
What advice would you give to students considering a graduate job or placement?
Just go for it, Pricecheck was the perfect fit for me!And if you do end up joining us, get stuck in, embrace the challenges in front of you and learn from the people around you.It’s a competitive environment, so everyone pushes each other forward.
If you want a job that is varied and challenging, with opportunities to grow and progress, then a graduate role at Pricecheck is right for you.
