Alex Stapleton - Sales Director at Alexander Technologies

With over 16 years of experience in battery manufacturing alone, Alex knows more than anyone about the product he sells!

This is a great episode for those interested in sales or manufacturing in general.

We chat about working abroad, managing sales staff with targets, and the process you need to go through to be successful in this industry.

What we discuss

Intros
What makes a good leader?
The early years
embracing change
University is it needed?
Account Management or New Business?
Working abroad
Different cultures and mindsets
Alexander Technology – Covid and the journey
Sales
What can you control?
Managing Salespeople
Only expect of others, what you do of yourself
What to do when you ever doubt yourself
How do we improve Manufacturing & Engineering

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