Complete One: Why a first job in sales is a step in the right direction

Now in graduate season, Newcastle-based outsourced sales and marketing experts Complete One are advocating for graduates to begin their career with a job in sales, highlighting three main skills that it can bring.

Since they launched in 2012, Complete One have acquired vast experience working with graduates, and they have successfully coached and mentored many of those graduates, assisting them to become successful businessmen and women.

The sales and marketing specialists argue that besides the ability to sell being the most sought after skill in the world, working in sales can teach many critical skills:

1. The art of selling

Complete One argue that no matter the industry, there is always an element of sales involved. “Whether you are selling a product or selling yourself, sales is everywhere,” commented Glen Lowes, Managing Director at Complete One. A survey of business leaders conducted by Hult International Business School revealed that strong sales skills was a top 10 critical skill of today’s workplace.

 

2. Communication skills

Gaining the confidence and ability to be able to communicate ideas and speak eloquently is important in any career. As with any skill, practice makes perfect, and a sales job is the perfect profession to master that skill. Complete One believes that sales also helps individuals learn how to speak to, and connect with different types of people – something that is borderline essential in business. “Great leaders have the ability to inspire through speech, and this is one of the best things that sales teaches you,” commented Mr Lowes. 

3. Confidence

“Sales will force people out of their comfort zone and build their confidence,” claims Mr Lowes. The entrepreneur and business owner argues that closing deals and getting better at sales will help instil confidence. "Being able to speak to strangers and turn them into customers is a huge confidence booster and in both personal and professional ventures, confidence is a highly valuable tool,” commented Mr Lowes. 

Complete One is one of the leading direct marketing and sales companies in the North East. The ambitious and dynamic firm specialise in customer acquisition through in-person promotions.  Their expertise lies in increasing market share and raising brand awareness, for their client portfolio, through face-to-face promotional marketing and sales campaigns. As graduates begin to make the transition from education into business, Complete One is encouraging them to make sales their first job.

SOURCE:  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20141202174057-1606914-why-sales-is-the-best-first-job

Complete One MD Triumphs at 2017 Black Tie Awards Gala

Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes was among the award winners at the 2017 Black Tie Awards Gala, seeing the entrepreneur and business owner recognised for his work over the last 12 months.

This year’s ceremony took place on Saturday May 20th at the 5-star Grosvenor House Hotel based in the world-famous Park Lane. Just a short walk away from Hyde Park, the Grosvenor offers guests a luxurious experience. All conference rooms boast cutting-edge technology for a flawless meeting. The invite only, Black Tie Awards Gala was held in the iconic Great Room, which boasts a history of hosting high-profile events and can accommodate up to 2,000 people. 

The annual ceremony is the stand out event in the sales and marketing calendar, and there is great anticipation in the months leading up to it. It gets bigger year on year as organisers aim to outdo the previous year's ceremony. The 2017 event saw attendees step onto a red carpet for interviews and photo opportunities before being greeted by a champagne reception inside the venue.

The ceremony commenced with a 5-star dining experience, followed by a number of industry promotions and awards. High profile entrepreneurs from South Africa, Australia and the United States flew into London for the eagerly anticipated event and took to the stage to motivate and inspire those in attendance.

During the awards ceremony, Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes was awarded the prestigious 20/20 Club Award for leading his business to outstanding sales, quality and profitability over the last twelve months. This is the fifth year in a row that Mr Lowes has been bestowed the honour of the 20/20 award, an incredible feat and illustration of consistency. 

“I know everyone in that room worked incredibly hard and so it was a real honour to be among the award winners again. It means a lot and drives me to keep doing better,” commented Mr Lowes. 

Complete One expanded their services into York in the first quarter of this year, and they have huge growth goals for the next twelve months as their primary objective is to expand their market reach further, and establish the firm as a market leader in the UK. “Attending events like the awards gala is very inspiring and acts as a motivator to work harder and do better,” commented Mr Lowes.

Complete One is one of the leading event marketing companies in the North East. The ambitious and dynamic outsourced sales and marketing company, specialise in customer acquisition through in-person promotions.  Their expertise lies in increasing market share and raising brand awareness, for their client portfolio, through face-to-face promotional marketing and sales campaigns, at high profile events and venues.  

Complete One’s prediction comes true as Newcastle United win promotion to the EPL

After Newcastle United were relegated into the Championship last season, Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes predicted that Rafa Benitez would guide the club straight back to promotion.

With their headquarters in Old Eldon Square, Complete One are just minutes away from the home of Newcastle United - St James’ Park. The Newcastle-based events marketing specialists have a keen interest in the fortunes of Newcastle United and were disappointed when they were relegated. The firm is passionate about sport and believes that success in business and sport requires many of the same attributes; a strong work ethic, will to win, commitment to being the best and a good coach.

Mr Lowes was confident that experienced coach Rafa Benitez would lead Newcastle United back into the English Premier League. Benitez had a track record of success in England, previously guiding Liverpool to a historic Champions League win in 2005, in a game dubbed ‘the miracle of Istanbul’. He also led them to victory in the FA Cup in 2006 before taking them to the Champions League Final again in 2007.

Speaking at the time of the relegation, Managing Director at Complete One Glen Lowes commented, “It’s going to be an exciting season next year, Newcastle United have failed to live up to the fans’ expectations for many years now. However, with Benitez at the helm, I am quietly confident that the side will regain their place in the EPL next season.”

Newcastle United secured their return to the top flight with a 4-1 win at home to Preston North End. That victory saw the side sitting second in the league to Brighton and Hove Albion, however, a run of results saw The Magpies jump to first and clinch the title.  

Newcastle is a city that lives and breathes sport and having Newcastle United back in the EPL next season is a massive boost. At Complete One they are big sports fans, the firm is an official sponsor of Rugby League side Newcastle Falcons. 

“I am a strong believer than many of the attributes that make a successful sports team can be transferred into the business world, and we currently work with many athletes and sports enthusiasts who are proving that theory,” said Mr Lowes.

Complete One is of the fastest growing event-marketing companies in the North East, specialising in customer acquisition through in-person promotions.  Their expertise lies in increasing market share and raising brand awareness through interactive and personalised marketing and sales campaigns, at high profile events and venues.  The firm are big sports fans and look forward to cheering on Newcastle United in the EPL next season.