"Creating the best possible result as a team. And when it works, it's so satisfying."
Martijn Wijnen, Sales Director McGregor
Describe a typical working day
Outside the sales season: Monday is a typical office day. The sales team comes into the office and we discuss the ongoing issues for each team, such as customer issues, collections, budgets, etc. I'll also be sending e-mails, making plans for the coming sales season, and keeping in contact with different departments (HR, Finance, Marketing). During the sales season I ensure that the salespeople are as well set up as possible to do their job: showrooms, catering, order systems, etc. Also lots of customer contact in the showrooms.
Describe your background and experience
Before I started at McGregor, I worked in cosmetics. First at L'Oreal, and then at Coty Inc (Lancaster, etc). Did sales and marketing jobs there. One of my responsibilities in the last role was for Ahold.
What do you like about your job?
Firstly, the personal buzz you get from success. Plus I find working with the sales team really interesting. Creating the best possible result as a team. And when it works, it's so satisfying.
What do you like about working at the McGregor Fashion Group? McGregor is a good, strong brand, with plenty of room for growth – both for the company and personally. Besides that, we have a really nice bunch of people here who are determined to achieve their goals.
What has been your biggest challenge to date at the McGregor Fashion Group?
Every season it's the same challenge: sales budgets. Budgets are ambitious and require a great deal of dedication.
What personal contribution that you have made to the success of the McGregor Fashion Group are you most proud of?
Pre-sales orders have risen by 50% since 2006. I think that we, as the sales team, can be especially proud of that.
