What does Rectron do? It provides technology solutions. Tell me about your job. I focus on all areas of the business, from sales, accounts and warehousing to technical support. My day starts off early with a nice cup of coffee while I catch up on e-mails and plan my day - all of which happens before 8am. Then I walk through the various departments to greet my team and make sure they are OK and motivated. On certain days, we start with sales meetings. The IT industry is fast-paced - throughout the day stocks arrive, new orders are placed and price lists are updated. At the same time, customer meetings, requests, training and courier collections are on the go. After a productive day, I make sure all my work is up to date and go home, where I try to spend time with my husband and two four-legged children. How did you go from being a receptionist at Rectron to branch manager? I studied IT. I initially applied for a receptionist role as a 20-year-old student: never would I have thought...
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