Cecilie D.

Sales Coordinator
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About me

Cecilie D.
Management
Management
Undergraduate
2010
Norway

My employment

Sales Coordinator
Datametrix
Norway
2011
£252100
£300000

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A day in the life of a Sales Coordinator in Norway

How I found out about the job

Recruitment agency

The recruitment process

I started looking for a job in Oslo, Norway, in August 2010 after a well deserved summer holiday. It took a while to find something that I thought would suit me but also challenge me. The interviews, which I had a lot of, were daunting at first but I quickly became comfortable. I was surprised by how long the processes of applying and interviews really were! I also learnt how important it is to read carefully through the job contracts you are offered! I got offered a job through an exceptionally tough interview process, and through my excitement I almost accepted it on the spot. However, after reading through the contract and doing some research, I found that the job was not what I had imagined and had to say no. This was a hard decision but I am very glad that I was strong enough to do it! I found the job I finally accepted through a recruitment company in November 2010, who after I showed my interest presented the company with my CV. I had my first interview with the HR department, and as that went well I got called in for a second interview which included the sales director whom I would be working very closely with. After a few weeks I got called in again for what I thought was a third interview as it now stood between me and one other candidate. This however, turned out to be a meeting with the sales director who offered me the job! I was thrilled! I went home and looked over the contract, which I accepted and signed the next day. I was told that the job would not start till January 2011, so I got a job as a receptionist, through the same recruitment company, and worked until Christmas 2010. This was very successful, as is the job I am currently in!

My career history

Receptionist for a teaching society owned by the state in Oslo Norway - November to December 2010

Sales Coordinator at Datametrix in Oslo, Norway - January 2011 to present

Where I hope to be in 5 years

My plan is to learn as much as I can now, allowing me to work towards my goal of working as a lead manager.

My advice to students considering work

Advice in relation to finding a job:
Apply for a lot of jobs! The more interviews you go through, the more comfortable you will become, and therefore the better you will present yourself. But be patient! Each application and interview process takes a long time! Find a list of questions that are normally asked in interviews and complete it. This will allow you to think through the process beforehand and will therefore make you more prepared and comfortable in the real thing. Search for jobs yourself and get help from recruitment companies. When you are offered a job, make sure you read through the job contract carefully and do some research before you sign it! Have the strength to say ‘no’ if you do not feel comfortable with the job you have been offered. Be patient and positive! You will find something! Good luck!

What I do

As Sales Coordinator my role includes administrative jobs for the leaders within the sales department. I do bookings, organising, meeting notes, follow-ups, as well as writing standard documents and presentations. I also work closely with the HR and Marketing departments. My job is basically to make sure that communication (both within and between departments) and work is in top order, so that the results are as good as possible. Due to my international experience and fluent English, I also work as an English advisor, helping with general communication and writing.

Skills I use and how I developed them

The things that helped me get my job were: My bachelor degree, international experience, language skills, previous job experience, other personal experiences, and my personality (I was tested!).

Degree skills:
The working habits I picked up during my undergraduate course have definitely helped me. I feel mostly prepared for everything that I do, and have the calmness and control to solve problems that come along.

What I like most

It is a new position not only for me but for the company as well. Therefore I am able to help create my own job, something which I find interesting, exciting and challenging! I also love the atmosphere at work! The company are known for having an amazing working environment. I feel very welcome, at home and comfortable.

What I like least

As I am still fairly new there are days where I do not have much to do. I work best under pressure and when I have quite a lot to do, so I am looking forward to when things pick up.

What would I change? Nothing, as I find it is a perfect way to start with full potential of progression.

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