Significant Career Lesson From An Account Executive At A National Beverage Company
Kathleen, a National beverage company Account Executive, emphasizes the importance of treating everyone with respect because "circles are small" in the beverage industry, and professional relationships can unexpectedly reappear as "people can jump from one beverage company to another." This approach builds credibility and can be invaluable when bidding on business.
Networking, Professionalism, Respect, Beverage Industry, Business Development
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Kathleen Walsh
Account Executive
National beverage company
Suffolk University, 2013
UCLA Anderson, MBA
Communications
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food, Beverages & Alcohol
Sales and Client Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Always treat everyone with respect; you never know who you'll encounter again in your career.
2. Professionalism and respect are paramount, especially in smaller industries with overlapping contacts.
3. Building credibility and strong relationships is crucial for success in competitive fields like the beverage industry, where people move between companies frequently and future collaborations are possible.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that's proven significant in your career?
You never know who you're going to meet in the future. Treat everyone that you come across with respect and professionalism.
Be mindful. Especially in the beverage industry, circles are small. People can jump from one beverage company to another.
This is especially true when you're in a space like mine, where you're trying to bid on another person's business. Having credibility is key, whether or not they know you or someone who knows you.
You just never know. So always treat everyone you meet with an equal amount of respect, as if you might see them again, because they may pop up.