Biggest Challenges Faced by a Senior Director of Operations at Tend
Mark's biggest challenge as Senior Director of Operations at Tend is "always coming up with new ways to grow the business," a task requiring more effort than the operational aspects which come "very naturally." This reveals a focus on continuous growth and a self-awareness of areas needing development within their skillset.
Business Growth Strategies, Leadership and Management, Sales and Marketing, Strategic Planning, Operations Management
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Mark Pesin
Sr. Director of Operations
Tend
University of California, Santa Barbara
N/A
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Technology
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Developing and implementing growth strategies for business expansion is a continuous challenge requiring significant effort and research.
2. The interviewee finds operational efficiency more natural than sales and marketing, highlighting the diverse skillset needed in leadership roles.
3. Successfully managing growth requires consistent effort, research, and a proactive approach, even for those naturally inclined towards operational tasks.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
That's a good question. Managing and always having to come up with new ways to grow the business is definitely super challenging.
Part of my role is leading our growth strategy. This means figuring out how we'll expand the business and get more clients.
I think that's usually the most challenging part for any business owner. Operational efficiency comes naturally to me.
The growth aspect requires more effort. It's not that I'm bad at it, but it's not as inherently natural. So, the sales, marketing, and growth sides of the business always present more of a challenge. I have to put in more work, research, and effort.
Ultimately, I think that's the most challenging part of my role.