Significant Career Lesson From A Director Of Sales At DHL
Luigi, DHL's Director of Sales, emphasizes the career importance of strong communication and networking, stating that "making sure that you set aside time to respond to people to proactively reach out to people" is key. This includes building a support network of "supporters, sponsors, and people who know your goals," thereby influencing outcomes and career advancement.
Networking, Communication, Leadership, Career Development, Professional Skills
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Luigi Ramelah
Director of Sales
DHL
Temple University
UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
Philosophy
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain
Sales and Client Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Network with colleagues, superiors, and other professionals to build support and advance your career.
2. Prioritize communication; respond promptly to emails and proactively reach out to others.
3. Make an effort to connect with people in person; engage in informal conversations to build relationships and enhance communication
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that's proven to be really significant in your career?
What is one lesson that you've learned that's proven to be really significant in your career?
Network with the people around you and make sure that you have supporters, sponsors, and people who know your goals and can influence those goals and outcomes. Reply to your emails right away.
I would just say communicate. Communication, I think, is huge overall. That goes with the networking piece. Making sure that you set aside time to respond to people, to proactively reach out to people, introduce yourself, and say hi at the coffee cooler or the water cooler.
I think those are the biggest things: network and communicate well.
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