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 get inspired by Gary Vaynerchuk’s “what to do after college” speech

As graduate season approaches, Newcastle-based outsourced sales and marketing specialists Complete One have been inspired by American serial entrepreneur.

Complete One appreciates the fresh ambition and enthusiasm that graduates bring to a business and they have a proven track record for developing aspiring professionals into successful businessmen and women. They do this by being able to inspire them.

Gary Vaynerchuk is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, speaker and internationally recognised internet personality. His YouTube channel has over 730,000 subscribers. One of his videos targeted towards new graduates captured the attention of Managing Director at Complete One Glen Lowes. The outsourced sales and marketing specialists hold a daily morning meeting, with the objective to educate and motivate their staff and contractors, and this week the “what to do after college” speech was the inspiration for one of the firm's meetings.

In the video, Vaynerchuk explains to new graduates that they have a five year window and that now is the time for them to be massively risk-orientated and not to play it safe. Vaynerchuk argues that the early twenties are a time when people can grind at their highest levels, and put in 18 hours a day to make the life that they want. Vaynerchuk encourages graduates not to go practical and safe and states that it is the time for them to attack the life they want.

“This is the best, and easiest five years of your life, it’s time to attack what you love and want to do because you have no real baggage. So many people are hungry for short-term gains. You only get to live life one time; it’s time to understand what is happening and map behaviour for something that will impact you for the next 80 years of your life, ” states Gary Vaynerchuk. 

Complete One is an outsourced sales and marketing firm based in Newcastle. The firm specialises in a personalised form of direct marketing, which allows them to make long-lasting connections with consumers on behalf of their clients’ brands.

Graduates play a major role in the company’s continued success, and the morning meeting had a significant impact on the graduates at the firm. 

SOURCE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBXZlYdiizk

Managing Director at Complete One shares business advice with budding entrepreneurs

Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes was recently invited to be a guest speaker at a leadership conference, which was attended by hundreds of sales and marketing professionals. 

Held at the 4-star Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, the conference was attended by sales and marketing professionals from all over the UK. Held on Sunday 11th September, the conference commenced with an introduction, industry achievements and a business development seminar. After a brief refreshment break, the attendees were divided into two separate groups, the first comprising of individuals new to the sales and marketing industry and the second group was formed of experienced entrepreneurs.  

Glen Lowes of Complete One was one of five guest speakers at the conference. He addressed the two groups at the conference and during his speech he covered how to master the basics of sales, sharing the tips and skills he learned during his time working on the ground level. Mr Lowes then shared his advice and guidance for running successful business trips. The other guest speakers covered a number of topics including goal setting, employee vs entrepreneur mentality, how to fast track into a leadership role, how to teach and train others and the necessary steps to make the transition from a leadership role to a business owner. 

“It was really exciting to be asked to speak at a conference that was right on my doorstep. I’ve previously travelled to Edinburgh and Glasgow to speak at events, so it was nice to be able to be invited to a local event,” said Glen Lowes, Managing Director at Complete One. 

Mr Lowes is passionate about helping to inspire the next generation of business owners and he takes great pride in being able to share his advice and insight. “One of the things I love most about being a business owner is being able to help people and guide them on their entrepreneurial journey,” said Glen Lowes. 

Complete One is an outsourced sales and marketing firm based in Newcastle. The firm specialises in a personalised form of direct marketing which allows them to make long-lasting connections with consumers on behalf of their clients’ brands. By working closely alongside their clients, the firm are able to design and implement campaigns which are tailored to their target consumers. The firm then takes these campaigns directly to consumers via face-to-face marketing techniques. Glen Lowes has had a number of speaking engagements this year and he thrives on having the opportunity to address fellow sales and marketing professionals.